Policy & Reform
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6 Education Theorists That All Teachers Should Know
Thinking back to my time as a graduate student working on my masters in elementary education, I remember all of the educational theories and ... -
What You Need to Know About the School to Prison Pipeline
When one student is causing a classroom disruption, the traditional way to address the issue has been removal – whether the removal is for ... -
Pass or Fail: Supporting Teachers to Enhance Educational Value
In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve ... -
Are Standards-Based Teaching Strategies Killing Creativity? Yes
Guest Post By Chad Malcolm As the Fall local election time has passed, the elections for school board were more surprising than any others. ... -
4 Things That Educators Should Know About Education Law and Ethics
Ethics refers to the discipline of dealing with what is good and bad with moral duty and obligation. The application of ethics in education ... -
4 Things That Educators Should Know About School Finance and Organization
As a new educator, you may not be aware of the tremendous impact these two factors can have on your practice as a classroom ... -
What is the Future of School Fundraising?
As the news headlines regarding the current U.S. economy continue to improve, there is one area that is still feeling the squeeze from the ... -
What is the ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)?
At the end of December 2015, President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) into law, effectively sweeping away NCLB (No Child Left Behind). ... -
When States Take Over School Districts, Disaster Usually Ensues
There is a disturbing trend taking place in school districts all over the United States. The pattern that I am referring to involves state ... -
What is a “No-Zero” Grading Policy?
Over the last decade, a growing number of school districts have implemented grading systems that ban educators from giving students grades below 50% (this ...
