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.
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.
Podcast Ep. 83 “The Lifelong Benefits of Music Education” With Guest Delegate Chris Head
Are we losing many of the beautiful and foundational principles of music along with
Colorado Charter School Backtracks on Gadsden Patch Ban After Video Goes Viral on X
A Colorado school quickly reversed course after a viral clip revealed a 12-year-old student was
Podcast Ep. 82 “Teaching America’s True Legacy” With Guest Patrick Garrison
Are history and social studies doing more harm than good these days? America appears
Judge Denies Maryland Parents’ Plea to Opt Their Kids Out of LGBTQ+ Class Discussions
A federal judge recently rejected a group of Maryland parents’ request to excuse their children
Podcast Ep. 81 “What is Project-Based Education?” With Guest Jonathan Brush (Part 2)
Many young people are opting for a non-traditional education route in a world that
Should You Post Back-to-School Photos on Social Media? Here’s What Experts Warn
Back-to-school season is here, and for many people, that means a flood of smiling first-day-of-school
Podcast Ep. 80 “Stronger Together: Supporting & Uniting Educators” With the Freedom Foundation
Are you a teacher who’s feeling isolated, overworked, and distressed about the devolution of public
Podcast Ep. 79 “Higher Education: A New Route To Success” With Guest Jonathan Brush
Modern alternatives to traditional colleges are sweeping across the country. Could these revolutionary ideas really
California Bill Targets Parents for Speaking Up At Board Meetings and “Harassing” School Officials
More California parents are speaking up at school board meetings—but if a new
Podcast Ep. 78 “Manage Your Classroom – How to Stay Sane, Eliminate Chaos, and Help Kids Succeed” With Guest Daniel Buck
Teachers are frustrated. Classroom discipline is practically nonexistent. Curriculum is inefficient. It’s time for a
Half of parents are sending or considering sending their kids to a new school, survey says
By Frances Floresca This article was originally published by The Lion on August 7th, 2023.
U.S. military works to support homeschool families as part of school outreach
By Shanxi Omoniyi This article was originally published by The Lion on August 2nd, 2023.
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