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Don’t Hate the Achievement Test, Hate the System

In most schools across the country, students are assessed by achievement tests. These tests are used for many purposes, including gauging students’ progress as well as judging teachers’ and schools’...

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LGBTQ

8 Things This Teacher-Mom Wants You to Know about Trans Kids

Since last summer, I have been speaking with a number of parents of trans children in elementary school. Some live in districts where it is still safe to speak openly about gender identity with young...

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Observing National School Choice Week

Every child deserves a quality education, but finding the right school can be a daunting task. In the wake of the pandemic, parents are increasingly taking school choice into their own hands. This...

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What’s the Big Deal about ChatGPT in Schools?

Technology continues to assert itself in the classroom. OpenAI’s late 2022 release of ChatGPT — the new, AI-powered chatbot that generates stunningly cogent and lifelike writing by using text to...

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Hey Shawnta! Field Trips Went Away During the Pandemic. What Can I Do to Get Them Back at My Children’s School?

Hey Shawnta! Field trips went away during the pandemic. What can I do to get them back at my children’s school? Although it takes a lot of work to plan field trips, I always enjoyed getting my...

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Help Wanted: We’re Raising Dishonest and Disrespectful Children

Turns out, there’s at least one issue on which Democrats and Republicans agree: instilling honesty and respect in children can be an uphill battle and parents want schools to supplement their...

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