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It’s Time to Stop Tinkering in Education
The anti-public education storm that was Betsy DeVos is finally on the way out. But another storm is coming. The anti-public education movement continues to be strong. Pro-charter and pro-voucher advocates aren’t disappearing just because DeVos is out. The new Secretary of Education has the opportunity to change the countries’ direction now. Here’s what IContinue reading “It’s Time to Stop Tinkering in Education”
Charters 101
Charter schools are perhaps one of the most misunderstood aspects of education in the United States. It isn’t surprising. Charter schools are public schools that act like private schools. They are operated by independent organizations which may be but are not necessarily for-profit. The original idea behind charters was to reduce some of the trappingsContinue reading “Charters 101”
More tests? How about more History?
If you were ever unsure about the importance of history and civics in our curriculum, you can turn to the undemocratic behavior of the last four years culminating in an unlawful breach of the capitol that required evacuation of Congress on January 6th. The protestors didn’t seem aware that Vice President Pence did not haveContinue reading “More tests? How about more History?”
