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student achievement

I Wish My Learning Had Been More Personalized, So I Focus on Every Student's Individual Needs Now

My education experience before college might feel common to many students: I saw it as a waste of my precious time. I went to a great high school with an awesome community, great teachers and a...

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Achievement Gap

Are Montessori Schools a Better Approach for Teaching Low-Income Children?

Is the Montessori method of schooling better for low-income children? A new study that looks at Montessori preschool students by University of Virginia psychology professor Angeline Lillard suggests...

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Poverty

She Goes Into Battle Every Day to Fight for Better, Safer Schools in Connecticut

There is a warrior for children in Connecticut who battles day after day, year after year, on their behalf. She fights for better schools. She fights for safer schools. She fights for parents to have...

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student achievement

How You Can Get Kids Through the Winter Blues

Winter vacation is over, and so are the days of kids being able to sleep in. That sounds like a recipe for disaster, but there are plenty of ways to keep kids happy and healthy as they attend school...

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Achievement Gap

In Chicago, Arts Aren’t Just Nice to Have, They’re a Must

It’s no secret that arts education has long been an afterthought in many cash-strapped public school districts. In 2012, the U.S. Department of Education documented the “ equity gap” between rich and...

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Poverty

This Holiday Season You Should Be Thinking About Homeless LGBTQ+ Students and Here's Why

The holiday season is a time of year that many spend with family and friends to share in each other's joys and success and reflect on aspirations for the coming year. However, there will be people...

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