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The Surprising State Where Kids Are Making a Reading Comeback

While kids across the country still struggle to read due to pandemic school closures, hopeful signs are emerging in Tennessee. Why there?

When Brittany Ferrell’s son first came to her in Brownsville, Tennessee, as a foster child, she worried he might never read. At nearly five years old, Sonny was...

August 16, 2022
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Criticizing Teachers Who Leave Will Not Fix the Teacher Shortage

I’ve come to accept that no matter how much I love teaching, the education system will never love me back. I’ve known this for a while, but a part of me used to believe that the system would one day come through for me tenfold and reward my commitment to my students.

August 15, 2022
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Here’s How Math Anxiety Is Passed from Teacher to Student, And How to Break the Cycle

Editor’s note: This column is an edited version of Jason Ablin’s original post, Mentor Teachers and Classroom Environments, which you can read here. 

August 12, 2022

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Explained: What Is the Federal Charter Schools Program?

Way back in 1993, when charter schools were a new, bipartisan idea, President Bill Clinton proposed supporting them with federal funds. Two years later, Congress made it happen by putting $6 million into competitive grants to states. The winning states sent the money on to new operators to get...

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School boards (in some states “school committees”) sit at the intersection of civic engagement, local politics, and community service. The school board is a team of individuals who want to affect the direction of their school district and are willing to give their time to make a difference. They...

EXPLAINED: What Is an IEP and How to Make Sure Your Child's Needs Are Met

If you have a child with disabilities, you’re not alone: According to the latest data, over 7 million American schoolchildren — 14% of all students ages 3-21 — are classified as eligible for special education services. With this classification comes a set of rights, codified in federal law through...

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