9 Low-Cost Ways Schools can Make Life Better for Teachers & Students is the headline of one of my recent Ed Week columns. Educators suggest 9 strategies for improving the education experience for teachers and learners alike. Here are some excerpts: 1. Encourage collaboration among teachers by creating opportunities for them to work together, share … Read more
Michael J. Feuer, the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at George Washington University, is the author of the book “Can Schools Save Democracy? Civic Education and the Common Good.” In a discussion with host Mike Palmer, Feuer delves into the crucial role of education in tackling some of society’s most … Read more
This story discusses the potential impact of Donald Trump’s second term on education policy. While Trump has made promises to eliminate the Department of Education, expand school choice, and crack down on immigration, the likelihood of these proposals being implemented remains uncertain. Experts predict that Trump may repeal Biden’s Title IX rewrite, leading to changes … Read more
I have previously shared my thoughts on how I plan to respond in case of a Trump victory next week. In addition to compiling all those past posts, I would like to delve deeper into two specific ideas. Here is a list of the previous posts for reference: – How Will Teachers & Schools Respond … Read more
Law school applications are expected to increase this year based on early predictive data from the Law School Admissions Council. The data indicates a 35.5 percent increase in applications compared to the same time last year. Although this gap may narrow by the end of the cycle, as this year’s applicants had a head start. … Read more
When immigration agents raided chicken processing plants in central Mississippi in 2019, they arrested nearly 700 undocumented workers — many of them parents of children enrolled in local schools. Teens got frantic texts to leave class and find their younger siblings. Unfamiliar faces whose names weren’t on the pick-up list showed up to take children … Read more
French and German ambassadors to the UK have criticized Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal to impose VAT on private school fees, arguing that it could lead to the expulsion of many children from international schools and harm diplomatic relations with the UK. The ambassadors emphasized that fee-paying international schools, which receive funding from overseas governments, are … Read more
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As the new school year began in New York, teachers prepared their classrooms by setting up posters, reviewing curriculums, sharpening pencils, and, for the past ten years, charging Chromebooks. Chromebooks have become a common tool in classrooms post-COVID, allowing students to … Read more
Xhesika Malecaj and Jason Paulino, recent graduates of the Marcy Lab School in Brooklyn, share their stories and experiences with the innovative one-year program. This program serves as an alternative to traditional college for low-income students interested in coding and tech careers. Xhesika and Jason talk about what led them to Marcy Lab School after … Read more
US Law Entitles Immigrant Children to an Education. Some Conservatives Say That Should Change is a US News & World Report article highlighting a Massachusetts school district’s efforts to discourage immigrant student enrollment. As the article details, conservative governors and a potential future Trump administrator want to do that and far more to attack our … Read more