Policy & Reform
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Why Community Matters: Lessons from March Dadness 2020
Discover the profound impact of community and belonging, especially during challenging times. Learn how events like March Dadness foster vital connections and w -
What Teachers Would Change About Education
Discover what over 1,000 public school teachers want to change most about education. Learn their priorities for policy influence, leadership, and career growth. -
Zero Tolerance in K-12 Schools: Pros, Cons, and True Impact
Explore the pros and cons of zero tolerance policies in K-12 schools. Understand how these policies mandate strict punishments, aiming for safety but raising ... -
These Trends Explain Why Teachers Go on Strike
Discover the key trends driving teachers to strike in 2018 and 2019. Explore how low budgets, stagnant salaries, and increasing workloads fuel their demands ... -
The Classroom Teacher’s Job: Overwhelmed and Overburdened
Discover why the modern classroom teacher's role has expanded beyond teaching, leading to high stress and burnout. Explore the extensive responsibilities contri -
Why It’s So Hard to Be a Teacher Right Now
Explore the multifaceted challenges facing educators today, from disruptive student behavior and school safety concerns to the relentless pace of technological -
Real Public Education Crisis is Leadership, Not Funding
Discover why leadership failures, not just budget cuts, are at the heart of the US public education crisis. Explore how decision-makers have neglected schools ... -
Kids Aren’t Failing School: School is Failing Kids
Explore how the education system, not students, is responsible for declining academic performance. Discover how obsolete methods and limited creativity hinder s -
Rethinking Regulations in K-12 Education
Teachers are frustrated with K-12 regulations. Discover why rethinking, not just deregulating, these rules can free educators to focus on student engagement and -
Rethinking the Education Paradigm
Explore the critical issues plaguing the U.S. public education system. Discover why political platitudes fall short and what genuine reform looks like for stude
