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3 Things Your School Board Member Needs From You
We’ve grown used to parents fighting school board members over school policies. But what if a new member gets elected who’s…good?
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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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Schools Ignore Youngkin’s Executive Order To Give Virginia Parents Opt-Out for Masks
Virginia schools were quick to push back against Youngkin’s executive order allowing parents to opt out of mask mandates for their children.
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Choosing a School Option for Your Special Needs Child
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What’s Going On With Curricula?
It’s no secret that “woke” language has seeped into American school curriculum. So what can you do to influence what your kids are learning?
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Indiana Educators Oppose School Transparency Bill for Parents
Indiana parents may get increased transparency in schools thanks to a new bill before the state legislature. But educators are pushing back.
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Pros and Cons of School Sports
Benefits like teamwork & health vs risks like injuries. Guide for parents on athletics in education.
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8 Myths About Running for School Board
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Want to be a better leader? Follow these 3 steps!
You may have a great idea to be a change-maker... but how do you get people behind your idea so it can launch?
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Government Officials and Teachers Unions Disagree on School Reopenings Amid Omicron Surge
Teachers' unions are pushing for distance learning, despite the Biden Administration advocating for in-person learning.
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What Can Schools Do to Get Better at Accountability?
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The One Class They Don’t Teach: Balancing Parental Responsibility and Communal Investment in Child Raising
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Pandemic Causes Student Mental Health Crisis to Skyrocket
A Florida school recently hired a social-emotional learning specialist for kindergartners—likely a response to the climbing rates of anxiety.