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The School to Employment Pipeline
George Washington was a working surveyor at 17. A look at vocational training, early careers, and what schools stopped teaching along the way.
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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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Supreme Court’s Decision Delays Title IX Revisions: What This Means for Schools and Students
The 2024 Title IX revisions took effect, then were blocked in court. What the Supreme Court's decision means for schools and for students.
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Do Private School Teachers Actually Have More Freedom?
Explore if private school educators enjoy greater autonomy in curriculum & methods compared to public schools. Insights & realities.
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What’s the Fuss About SEL (Social Emotional Learning)?
Social emotional learning is in most schools now. What SEL curriculum actually teaches, why it draws criticism, and the questions parents should ask.
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Domestic Violence: How Does It Affect Schools, Students, and Teachers?
How violence at home follows a student into the classroom, what teachers may notice, and what schools can do to support those students.
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Helping Kids With Mental Health: Tips And Resources
Practical ways to build the trust that makes hard conversations possible, plus resources for parents and teachers supporting a struggling child.
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Cyberbullying: What It Is & How We Can Protect Our Kids
What cyberbullying looks like online, the warning signs in a child's behavior, and practical steps parents and schools can take to stop it.
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Is Teaching Wearing You Out?
Every teacher knows how stressful a classroom can be. The harder part is knowing what to do about it. Practical steps for staying in the work.
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Are Your Students Struggling With Mental Health?
Signs a student may be struggling with mental health, what teachers can and cannot do, and where to point families for real help.
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What Is an IEP? Meaning, Definition & What Parents Need to Know
An IEP is a free, legally binding plan for a student with a disability. What it includes, who writes it, and the rights parents have at every step.
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A Mother’s Interaction and Academic Success
What research suggests about the link between how a mother interacts with her child day to day and how that child later does in school.
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The Pros and Cons of College, Trade School, and Directly Entering The Workforce – Part Two, The Cons
Part two: the real costs. Debt, time, job-market risk, and what each path asks of a student before they commit after high school.