Tag: Education Policy
Is a Trump Victory Beneficial for School Choice?
The debate between Republicans and Democrats on the issue of school choice has never been more pronounced. The Republican party has now officially embraced...
Attracting Special Educators: Addressing the Shortage
There is a shortage of special education teachers in America’s public schools. In the 2023–24 school year, over half of districts and 80% of...
Harris Selects Tim Walz, Former Teacher and Minnesota Governor, as Running Mate
Kamala Harris, the Vice President, has chosen Tim Walz, the former teacher and Governor of Minnesota, as her running mate for the upcoming November...
Support for Tim Walz as Harris’ VP Pick: A Teacher’s Perspective
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's potential selection as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate has generated excitement among educators, including George Cassutto, a veteran social...
Curriculum Reform: A Mammoth and Delicate Task – Editorial Perspective
The government's review of the school curriculum and exams in England is a massive challenge for Becky Francis, its leader. Schools are facing difficulties...
Championing Education Equality: Jonathan Kozol’s Fight Against School Inequality
Jonathan Kozol is a well-known writer who has shed light on the inequalities in public schools for decades. His powerful writing has brought attention...
Apology Issued for Special Education Needs Data Breach in Northern Ireland
The education minister in Northern Ireland has issued a sincere apology for a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 400 individuals...
Vice President Harris’ Vision for America’s Future: AFT Address Highlights
Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Conference, where she outlined her vision for the future of public...
Investigation into England’s Teachers’ Regulator for Allegedly Neglecting Teachers
The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) in England is currently under investigation by the Department for Education due to allegations of misconduct by staff and...
Impact of ESSER Funds on Math Achievement Outweighs Reading: The Education Exchange Study
Dan Goldhaber, the Director of the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER), recently conducted a study on the impact of...
Unbiased Memo from Top Education Philanthropy: Truly Nonpartisan Insights
As we approach the upcoming presidential election, it's crucial for the education funding community to come together in a bipartisan manner to defend democracy...
Addressing Declining Math Scores on International Tests: Strategies for Improvement
Scores on an international math test have dropped significantly between 2018 and 2022, leading to concerns about the quality of math education worldwide. The...
Finding Special Education Teachers: Addressing the Shortage
Is there a shortage of special education teachers in America’s public schools? If so, why? And how can policymakers fix it?Yes, there is indeed...