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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.
Battle Ensues Over School Mask Mandates Between Federal, State, and Local Governments
President Biden called school superintendents in Florida and Arizona to congratulate them on doing the
Pain in the School Budget: Why More Funding Isn’t Always the Answer
Why do schools fail? A quick answer might be,
Is School Choice That Big of a Deal?
What is school choice (or educational choice) and why does it matter? School choice is
Parents Unite! First Steps to Confronting School Issues
Most parents care about their kids. In fact, most parents care deeply. When it
Virginia Parents Can Legally Opt Their Kids Out Of Racist Curricula
Recently, the National Society for the Advancement of Black Americans (NSABA) created an opt-out form
Why Your School Needs a Character-Based Curriculum
“Character education is not old-fashioned, and it's not about bringing religion in to the classroom.
How to Run for Local Politics
Do you find yourself intrigued by politics? Have you ever considered that you could be
How to Influence Public Schools: An Interview with Robbie and Rachel England
Today, NWEF is pleased to interview Robbie and Rachel England. The Englands are an
Hillsdale College Aims to Teach America’s True Founding
Hillsdale College has released a free American history and civics lesson curriculum for K-12 students
Is Phonics-based Reading Outdated?
“Questions regarding the nature, extent, and role of phonics instruction in beginning reading programs are
Teachers Make Too Much Money
Note: This guest post was originally published on December 16, 2020, by Thomas McCracken, Ed.D, on
Why Are Schools Failing? – Interview with Paul Lott
Today’s interview guest is Paul Lott, founder of the National Society for the Advancement

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