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.

The Case Against Standardized Testing

It is an important staple of the American education system and is used to determine many things like whether you can advance to the next grade, graduate, or even go to the college, university, or graduate school of your choice. They are even used by the military to allocate job assignments.

Civics: An Essential Subject Pushed Aside

We do our students a disservice when we don’t teach them about their government.  Though many consider civics a higher-level subject, it can easily be adapted for younger grade levels to help them begin understanding and engaging with key concepts.

The Communication Key

From letter sounds in kindergarten to AP test scores in high school, it’s important for everyone to be informed when it comes to academic success. When parents don’t know what their student is struggling with, they may be unable to help until it’s too late.