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.
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.
School Racial Equity Committee Defends Co-Chair’s Inappropriate Behavior Against Parents
On Thursday, members of the Racial Equity Committee at a Fort-Worth school held a news
How to Teach Kids How to Read (The Right Way)
As a child, learning to read was an ordeal of very mixed emotions. Some days,
Helping Students Love Learning: With Terrye Seckinger
Think about the first time you took a 6-year-old to the zoo or an amusement
Massachusetts High School Offers Segregated Spaces to “Process” Rittenhouse Verdict
A principal at a Massachusetts high school sent emails to staff offering segregated “processing” centers
What Does the Department of Education Do?
“Our mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational
Do Public School Teachers Have Religious Freedom?
The typical American teacher works 2,000 hours a year, according to Education Week. And only
Thanksgiving—A Celebration or a Catastrophe?
“Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest … has
NBC Opinion Piece Gets Flack for Calling Parents Unqualified to Influence Their Child’s Education
An opinion piece in NBC News’ THINK on Thursday sparked a Twitter debate after insinuating
Pros and Cons of Free Lunch Programs
“If a child eats hot lunch at school every day, they’re having approximately 180 meals
Why You Should Write a Letter to Your Representative
When Texas Governor Greg Abbot asked the Texas Association of School Boards to remove
What Will Happen if America Doesn’t Improve STEM Education?
Does your student ever complain about their math homework? Groaning and pouting, they might even
Parents Unhappy with Schools Canceling Days Due to Staff Shortages
The Indiana State Teachers Association—the largest teacher’s union in the state—called on state lawmakers to
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