How to Reengage Parents in Their Children’s Schooling (Opinion)
A healthy partnership between families and schools involves both educators and parents helping each other do better.
Oklahoma Has Approved the Nation’s First Religious Charter School. What’s That Mean? (Opinion)
A charter authorizer has endorsed a statewide virtual school, which will be run by a Roman Catholic archdiocese and diocese.
Approval of Nation’s 1st Religious Charter School Will Spark Legal Battle
A state board voted 3-2 to approve the St. Isidore Catholic Virtual Academy, which will aim to open in fall 2024, pending a court battle.
60+ College Essay Prompts From Actual 2023-2024 Applications
Ideas to inspire every college applicant.
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Sun Article shows Maryland’s Double-Edged Sword: Accountability and Consequences; make up your mind.
A Baltimore Sun article highlights a perplexing paradox: criticizing punitive actions like virtual learning while they, and other media outlets in recent times, have condemned schools for not holding students accountable. This dilemma underscores the complex decision-making educators face, as illustrated by a student’s behavior prompting debates about safety, consequences, and effective learning methods.
Race-Based Affinity Groups Should Be Open to All Students, Biden Admin. Tells Schools
In new guidance, the Education Department cites examples of school policies or programs that violate civil rights law.
Charter Schools Are Outperforming Traditional Public Schools: 6 Takeaways From a New Study
Researchers who have analyzed charter school performance since 2000 now find that charters are outpacing traditional public schools.
4-Day School Weeks Are Gaining Support. What Do Educators Have to Say?
The four-day school week is rising in popularity.
How Principals Can Start School With a Smile (Opinion)
Here are five ways to stay positive and focus on morale this year.