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National education insights that will inspire you to take action in your community.
Welcome to the Noah Webster Education Foundation blog! Read up on current education news, explore pro/con guides, research school options, get expert advice, and examine hot topics in learning, all in one place.
NWEF Blog
National education insights that will inspire you to take action in your community.
Welcome to the Noah Webster Education Foundation blog! Read up on current education news, explore pro/con guides, research school options, get expert advice, and examine hot topics in learning, all in one place.
Podcast Ep. 12: “Is Technology Hurting the Classroom?” with Guest Brad Huddleston
The use of technology in education can be controversial. In today’s episode, Brad
4 Ways Teachers Unknowingly Limit Their Students
The world of education is brimming with cliches. How many teachers have received a mass-produced
Education Is Becoming More of a Church Than a School
Separation of church and state. Mention that phrase on any Facebook comment thread, turn
New Jersey Lawmakers Tackle Student Mental Health Crisis by Enacting Later School Start Times
Will later school start times really improve students’ mental health? That’s what New Jersey lawmakers
Podcast Ep. 11: “Tax Payers, What’s in Your Public Library?” With Guest Don Blake
In this podcast episode, Melvin Adams sits down to
Is Dual Credit a Good Idea in High School?
“I am a high school sophomore, and I'm pretty interested in taking dual enrollment classes
4 Alternatives to Standardized Testing
Debates surrounding standardized testing cite a long list of positives and negatives. Proponents of
Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Curriculum Transparency Bill into Law
Last Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that boosts parents’ rights
Podcast Ep. 10: “Heroes of Change: Speaking Up” with Guest Tom McCracken
How do we eradicate bullying? Guest Tom McCracken answers this question with a ringing
6 Ways You Can Teach Critical Thinking at Home
When my husband and I first got married, he was shocked at the number of
What Do School Boards Do, Anyway?
“Glenda’s Plan for Our Schools!” read a brightly colored sign hanging in front of me.
High School Students in This Colorado District Will No Longer Receive Valedictorian Awards
Some Colorado parents were upset to learn that their school district plans to eliminate
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