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.
Can children communicate without devices? How has the integration of technology affected the socialization of youth?
This article explores the trends in pre- and post-pandemic reading levels, highlighting the challenges students face with reading comprehension, the connection between income and literacy, and the impact of school closures. It discusses how the pandemic further worsened falling literacy rates but also shed light on the importance of parents reading to their children during lockdowns.
Explore the importance of critical thinking for children’s development and how schools often overlook this vital skill. Learn practical ways parents can foster critical thinking at home, from answering “why” questions to encouraging open-minded discussions. Discover how critical thinking can prepare children for success in today’s information-driven world.
This blog post explores the history, progress, and challenges faced by teachers’ unions in the U.S., including the role of the NEA and AFT in improving working conditions, advocating for civil rights, and navigating modern controversies such as pandemic-related school closures and political debates in education.
As schools return to in-person learning, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are taking a toll on educators. This article explores teacher burnout, staffing shortages, and the struggles schools face in 2022, along with ways we can advocate for and support our teachers.
Part 1 of our series on falling literacy rates explores how the pandemic and parental involvement are shaping the future of literacy in America. We examine historical trends, the decline of children’s reading habits, and the critical role parents play in fostering literacy development.
Delve into the early history of education in America, from colonial schooling systems to the developments of the early 1800s. This article traces the foundational milestones that shaped early American education, including the influence of one-room schoolhouses and the Founding Fathers’ visions for public learning.