When it comes to school choice, opportunity in theory isn’t enough. We must ensure that families have the know-how to exercise choice wisely and that stude
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This Parent-Friendly Tool for Checking School Grades Could Go National
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Politics is at the heart of so much that is wrong with public education. On the left, education politics is often about increasing funding while evading re
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“In God we trust. All other bring data.” —W. Edward Demming Right now, our school, Nashville Classical Charter School, is planning to open a middle schoo
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Every morning, I proudly put on my City Year red jacket to greet students at Chicago’s Johnson School of Excellence. City Year AmeriCorps members give morn
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What’s the best way parents can support their child’s reading growth at home? Read every night. That sounds simple enough but anyone who has had the “have
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To commemorate Black History Month, Education Post is featuring stories from parents, students and educators that connect past to present in the continued
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To commemorate Black History Month, Education Post is featuring stories from parents, students and educators that connect past to present in the continued
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