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Virginia Department of Education Implements Transgender-Inclusive Policies
The statewide polices include students being called by their desired name and pronouns and using the restroom of their gender identity.
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Inescapably Religious: Why Ignoring Character Training in School Doesn’t Work
Faith and morality are essential elements for character development and civil society. But where do these principles belong in education?
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Why Music Matters in Your Child’s Education
Throughout the years, observations and studies have shown the importance of immersing children in a musical education.
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STEM, Immigration, and Smart Asian Kids with Vinson Palathingal
Today, guest Vinson Palathingal tackles the importance of STEM and the lessons that public schools can learn from Asian-American success.
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Controversy Erupts over Teaching Juneteenth in Schools
As June 19th has become a federal holiday, the question remains how Juneteenth should be taught in schools.
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3 Ways to Improve Government Involvement in Education
From local schoolboards to the Department of Education, the government is involved in every aspect of public schools. What is its role?
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3 Big Ways a Dad Influences His Child
What is a father worth? With dads often seen as the butt of jokes in popular culture, it seems that their value may be a well-kept secret.
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An Interview with Yesli Vega
Elected county official Yesli Vega shares about race issues, parental responsibility, and ways to influence policy in Virginia schools.
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Will $20 Billion Fix Discrepancies in Low-Income School Districts?
Will additional funding be the solution to school problems? Or are there bigger issues that are not being addressed?
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Parental Engagement: American Education’s Best Kept Secret
How far are parents responsible for their children’s education, and at what point, if any, can they hand this task off to others?
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Peers, Parents, and Policy: Combating Bullying
Bullying continues to increase in public schools. It's up to peers, parents, and policymakers to make a difference.
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Les Daenzer Interview
As a former educator in private Lutheran and native Alaskan schools, Les Daenzer shares life lessons about the vital influence of teachers.