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The Lion, the Witch, and the Problem with Education

A former teacher ponders the state of education through the lens of C.S. Lewis’s 1943 book “The Abolition of Man”

15 Famous Homeschoolers: Past and Present

Are you thinking about homeschooling your child? Perhaps you’re 90% sure you’re going to jump in but would like one more piece of information to convince yourself to take the leap, or maybe you’re already on your homeschooling adventure and want to give your child something for motivation. 

The ABCs of School Funding

Discover the ABCs of School Funding in the United States, demystifying the complexities behind federal, state, and local funding sources. Learn how public schools get funded and explore potential solutions like school choice. Get involved to make a difference in your local education system’s funding formula. Read now to understand the dynamics that shape American education financing.

Learning Losses Due to COVID

Teachers and school districts nationwide are doing their best to clean up the mess of the past 3 years. This will not be a simple process. Important decisions need to be made as states consider which interventions and programs to implement in order to make up the learning losses.

Career Readiness: Educating Students on Their Options

There seems to be plenty of resources and information available to students planning to attend college, but where do students who have alternate plans turn? There aren’t academic advisors for those not following the traditional route in most public schools. How do we set those students up for success? In today’s post, we will discuss ways you can help support students to discover the path that is right for them. 

The Ties Between EMOs and Charter Schools

In my previous article, I did a deep dive into charter schools and what you should consider when choosing one. EMOs (education management organizations) were briefly discussed as a way in which charter schools are created. Today I will go more in-depth about EMOs and their link to charter schools. Education management organizations are not…

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Social Delays After the COVID-19 Pandemic

But how do children learn to appropriately and confidently engage in social interactions when they miss out on chances to play with peers or aren’t allowed to go out into the community? How do adults maintain those skills when not offered opportunities for socialization?

The Rise of Alternative Education: Charter Schools

The main difference between charter and traditional public schools is autonomy. Charters are free to pursue alternative curriculum approaches and can focus on specific fields of study, such as art and technology.