Policy & Reform
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8 Ways to Rescue Public School Libraries from Becoming Obsolete
Public school libraries have always served an admirable purpose in education. In an indirect way, K-12 libraries have given students support in learning endeavors ... -
4 Ways to Find (and Keep) the Best Teachers
When it comes to school reform, we often think of getting rid of bad teachers. However, an issue that is possibly more pressing is ... -
The Role of Public Schools in the Advancement of the Communities
Public schools can play a significant role in the general improvement of their respective communities, and can operate as a major platform for enhancing ... -
Are charter schools working in New Orleans?
Doesn’t seem like its been 10 years, but Hurricane Katrina changed the landscape and lives of so many when it made landfall in New ... -
6 Ways Teachers can Foster Cultural Awareness in the Classroom
A multicultural society is best served by a culturally responsive curriculum. Schools that acknowledge the diversity of their student population understand the importance of ... -
4 States that Want to Change How Much Teachers Are Paid
The amount teachers are paid has been the subject of some controversy. Yet with U.S. teachers spending more time in the classroom than other ... -
Adopting a New Paradigm in K-12 Education
Substantial educational change will never occur until we as a country decide that enough is enough and make a commitment to change, no matter ... -
The Ultimate Demise of Common Core – Part III: The Logistics
From an idealogical perspective, the differences that divide Americans are also what make the nation unique and great. When it comes to education, however, ... -
5 Advancements in Special Education You Should Know About
It is estimated that over 6.5 million children in the U.S. have disabilities. Meeting the needs of these students poses special challenges. This is ... -
2 Sex Ed Approaches—Which One Works Better?
Abstinence-only sex education When I first saw the headline, I thought it was too ironic to be true: Texas school teaching abstinence-only sex ed ...
