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Reclaim Education Through “Whose Children Are They?” Documentary
A look at the documentary "Whose Children Are They?" — what it argues about parents, teachers, and who controls public education.
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Welcome to the Noah Webster Education Foundation blog! Here, you’ll find the latest education news, expert guidance, and in-depth resources all in one place. Explore pro/con guides, research school options, dive into hot topics in learning, and gain insights that can inspire meaningful action in your community.
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5 Elements Education Reformers Can’t Afford To Ignore
If you want to learn how to reclaim education, here are five key principles from our organization's president you need to know.
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New York City Eliminates School Mask Mandate for Most Students
Many schoolchildren got to see each other’s faces for the first time in two years as New York City got rid of its mask mandate for K-12 students.
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Breakdown of the American Family with Guest Sheila Qualls – Part II
Sheila Qualls on fatherlessness, the state of the American family, and what a generation raised without fathers at home means for schools.
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What Does a School Superintendent Do?
The superintendent runs the district day to day — budget, staffing, curriculum, and answering to the school board. Here is the full job.
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How to Help Your High Schooler Decide What to Do After Graduation
Deciding what to do after graduation is daunting—for both your high school senior and you as a parent. Here's how you can help your child succeed.
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Youngkin Administration Rescinds School Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
The Virginia Department of Education recently released a report repealing several programs aimed to further equity initiatives in schools.
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Pros and Cons of Teacher Certifications
The certification debate looms large in relevance today, as schools face a shortage of educators. What benefit do teaching certificates have?
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Why Do So Many Parents Choose Private Religious Schools?
Reasons for faith-based education: Values, academics & community. Pros, cons & stats for informed choice.
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Rethinking Black History and Black Futures: With Sheila Qualls
Today’s narrative of systemic racism is an insult to the black Americans who lived through the Jim Crow South.
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Parent’s Accusations Prompt School Board Member to Storm Out of Meeting
One Montgomery County school board member in Virginia stormed out of a meeting after a parent accused her of blatant hypocrisy.
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Are 3 and 4-Year-Olds Really Better Off in Universal Public Pre-K?
The Biden Administration's plan for universal preschool may seem like a good way to boost a child’s potential. But is that what kids need?