Top-Down Tyranny: The Battle Against State-Mandated Education
Once again Worcester and other counties are at odds with state-level progressive politics. This time, the issue is Governor Wes Moore’s executive order establishing an environmental literacy program. While the intent to educate youth on environmental conservation is commendable, the manner in which this curriculum was imposed raises significant concerns about executive overreach and the …
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Freedom or Control? The Hidden Agenda Behind Maryland’s New Library Law
The Impact of the Freedom to Read Act on Worcester County’s Autonomy The result of the Freedom to Read Act in Worcester County Public Schools is simple. We are left exclusively with the school librarians’ decisions regarding what books to add to the collection of the schools’ libraries. Librarians and librarians alone decide what goes …
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December, 2023 Worcester County Board Presentation About Inappropriate Materials was Deceptive
Worcester County Board of Education was deceived at the December 2023 meeting. In December I sat through an exhausting Worcester County Board of Education meeting where one person after another after another came to the table and gave his or her opinion on the appropriateness of materials in schools. The Coordinator of Instruction for School …
To Improve the Professional Learning Experience, Create a Welcoming Environment (Opinion)
Showing school leaders hospitality can in turn encourage them to treat their staffs in a similar fashion.
Students Suspended in School May Vote Less as Adults
Exclusionary discipline can have long-term consequences for civic engagement, a new study finds.
How Two Teachers Are Supporting Teens’ Mental Health Right Now
World Mental Health Day is October 10—but these teachers have found a way to support their students all year long.
23 Scream-Worthy Horror Books for Teens To Read Right Now
Spine-chilling stories.
Making Sense of Fractions: This Tactic Helped Students Grasp a Key Math Topic
Fractions are an important building block in students’ mathematical foundations—and notoriously difficult to master.
Gen Z: We Are Struggling With Mental Health, But Our Grades Are Good
Fewer than half of Gen Z describe themselves as feeling prepared for their futures.
31 DIY Fidget Toys That Are Easy and Inexpensive to Make
Because kids don’t need to sit perfectly still to learn.