Why Does the Start of the School Year Vary So Much?
Decisions around school start dates don’t necessarily prioritize student learning.
Legacy of Native American Boarding Schools Comes Into View Through a New Interactive Map
The list of boarding schools that once sought to “civilize” Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians is getting longer.
60+ College Essay Prompts From Actual 2023-2024 Applications
Ideas to inspire every college applicant.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
School Safety Advances in Technology from National Conference; Proxess Solves Access Problem
In this video, I briefly overview new school safety technologies from the School Safety Convention and highlight what I think is an excellent product.