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What to do if your school promotes a holiday you don’t celebrate
Just like religion or politics, holidays can easily be at the center of controversy in public schools. Here's what you can do about it.
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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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The Scoop on Your State’s School Board
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Is America’s Education Model Outdated? With Paul Lott
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California High School Students Will No Longer Receive Ds or Fs
California school districts recently decided to make the move toward competency-based learning methods for high school students.
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The Great Teacher Salary Debate
How much should a teacher be paid? Many people think they’re paid too much. Others suggest that the salary is far too little. So what is it?
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Why School Discipline is in a Free Fall
“Why didn't someone see what was about to happen?” It's something we often wonder when tragedy strikes—like the school shooting in Michigan.
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How Content Makes Education Even More Political: With Dr. Mark Smith
You might find yourself frustrated by the political agendas behind schools. But the reality is that public education is inescapably political.
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School Racial Equity Committee Defends Co-Chair’s Inappropriate Behavior Against Parents
Members of the Racial Equity Committee at a Fort-Worth school defended their co-chair leaking personal parent information on social media.
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How to Teach Kids How to Read (The Right Way)
When children are taught how to read, the focus is not so much on comprehension. Yet, research suggests this is a failed approach.
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Helping Students Love Learning: With Terrye Seckinger
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Massachusetts High School Offers Segregated Spaces to “Process” Rittenhouse Verdict
The principal at Newton North High School informed staff there would be “spaces for students and staff of color” to "process" the verdict.
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What Does the Department of Education Do?
What does the DOE do? Federal education policy, funding, civil rights & more. Overview for parents & educators.