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Do Public School Teachers Have Religious Freedom?
Teachers' time and effort should be recognized as noble and valuable. And so should their personal beliefs.
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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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Five Thanksgiving Myths
Should Thanksgiving be celebrated as a national holiday? Or should it be treated as a day of shame and mourning?
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NBC Opinion Piece Gets Flack for Calling Parents Unqualified to Influence Their Child’s Education
An opinion piece in NBC News’ THINK sparked a Twitter debate after saying parents shouldn't interfere with school curriculum.
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Pros and Cons of Free Lunch Programs
Advantages for nutrition & equity vs costs & stigma. Analysis of universal free meals in schools.
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Why You Should Write a Letter to Your Representative
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What Will Happen if America Doesn’t Improve STEM Education?
What is STEM? Why is it important for the future of America? Test numbers show that American students are failing rapidly in the STEM field.
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Parents Unhappy with Schools Canceling Days Due to Staff Shortages
The Indiana State Teachers Association asked for higher pay to retain teachers—but will it keep schools from closing due to staff shortages?
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Two Ways to Escape “One-Size-Fits-All” Instruction
Many kids are failing because of the "one-size-fits-all" approach of public school. Here are two methods that might help bring a solution.
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Parents Work to Ban “Pornographic” Books from School Libraries
Governor Greg Abbott directed state education leaders to prohibit books containing pornography from entering the Texas public school system.
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Government Mandates vs. Individual Rights
What has parents so fired up at school board meetings? Do their rights really trump what the government mandates in school?
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Virginia Governor’s Race Results Show Parents Want a Say in Education
Education was at the forefront of many parents’ minds for the gubernatorial race in Virginia on Tuesday, November 2.
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How We Got Here: The Reason for Education’s Decline
Political parties are pushing agendas into our courtrooms and classrooms. How did we get to this point, and what can we do to change it?