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public schools

I’m a Public School Parent and I Have Every Right to Complain

When someone speaks poorly of public institutions there is probably a story there. To that point, if you read the millions of words I've written about education, you might wonder if I harbor ill will...

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Teaching

Your Teacher Voice Is Strong. Use It.

Not everyone who talks about teacher voice really wants to hear it. Take a peek into many schools and this is what you might see. A veteran teacher shares an idea she has about improving school...

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Charter Schools

The First Weeks of School Matter for Your Child. Here's How to Get It Right.

The back to school season is now in full swing. This time of year often causes a jumble of excitement and nerves for both students and their parents. Students want to know if they will like their...

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Charter Schools

Black and Brown Students Can Learn, But You Have to Want to Teach Them

We complain about what’s wrong with the public education system all the time. Admittedly, I’m probably on the long list of tough critics. Some of our complaints stem from personal experience—I know...

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Student Voice

Yes, You Can Have a Great First Year of Teaching, Just Ask Chicago’s Asia-Ana Williams

Last year, rookie English teacher Asia-Ana Williams became the poster child for Opportunity Schools, a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) effort to match teacher talent with high-need schools in...

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Achievement Gap

I Hate to Inform You, but Not Everyone Is Above Average in Wobegon

Wherever you live, there is a high probability that Minnesota is low-key superior to your state. We are the safest state in America, we have the best-rated healthcare facility in the country, the...

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