Tennessee School Board Removes “Rough” Holocaust Graphic Novel from Eighth-Grade Curriculum
When a Tennessee school board voted to prohibit the book Maus from the eighth-grade curriculum, the board likely…
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3 Things Your School Board Member Needs From You
We’ve all grown accustomed to the school board vs. parent fights that continually pop up in the news.…
Schools Ignore Youngkin’s Executive Order To Give Virginia Parents Opt-Out for Masks
Several Virginia public schools were quick to push back against Glenn Youngkin’s executive order issued on Saturday allowing…
Indiana Educators Oppose School Transparency Bill for Parents
Indiana parents may be able to get increased transparency in schools thanks to a new bill before the…
8 Myths About Running for School Board
For months, you’ve contemplated how you can impact education. After all, you’re passionate about your local community. You’ve…
Government Officials and Teachers Unions Disagree on School Reopenings Amid Omicron Surge
Despite a surge in coronavirus cases due to the omicron variant, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says schools…
What Can Schools Do to Get Better at Accountability?
“Try to think of an education policy that 1) has been shown, in dozens of studies across multiple…
What to do if your school promotes a holiday you don’t celebrate
We’re in the thick of the winter season...and that means holidays are upon us. With all the festive…
The Scoop on Your State’s School Board
“State boards of education are among the last bastions of civil discourse in the country. By and large,…
How Content Makes Education Even More Political: With Dr. Mark Smith
Think of the first time you dropped your child off at school. What did you imagine for their…
What Does the Department of Education Do?
“Our mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring…
Pros and Cons of Free Lunch Programs
“If a child eats hot lunch at school every day, they’re having approximately 180 meals out of the…