In 2024, Aleysha Ortiz graduated with honors from Hartford Public High School in Connecticut and was accepted to the University of Connecticut, or UConn, as a freshman. She grew up as a first-generation English speaker after immigrating as a child… Read More
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting an executive order to eliminate the Education Department (ED), something the president has long championed. But he may need Congress’ approval to make it stick. Still, the action raises many questions, especially since new… Read More
The traditional thinking in America is that if we spend more money on something, it will turn out better. That is certainly the model for education, with schools often being ranked not by the performance of the students, but by… Read More
Two things must happen for children to learn in public schools: They must attend their classes, and teachers must be there to educate them. Yet 43% of teachers at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) were “chronically absent” during the 2023-2024 school… Read More
A baby bust – or decline in births – is having an economic and social impact on the United States. So far, the country has experienced a 0.12% decline from 2023, which is 12.009 births per 1,000 people. To ensure… Read More
Each year, a group of students attends a graduation ceremony upon completing high school or college. Everything from the clothing, hat, song, diploma, and ceremony are built from a tradition established many years ago in the European Middle Ages. Each… Read More
It’s an old idea that never grabbed traction, but instead of mounting student debt, falling enrollments, and increased dropout rates, the three-year college degree is beginning to gain a lot of attention. Secular institutions have finally realized that packing a… Read More
Is a college degree important? That question has been asked for decades, with the biggest contention being whether the cost for education is worth it. Now, however, a new study adds another element; those without degrees have shorter lifespans. The… Read More
The use of technology in schools has increased over the years, and now, very little is done without it. Chalkboards became interactive whiteboards. Textbooks, encyclopedias, and dictionaries are a thing of the past, as children now use laptops to do… Read More
Math is one of the most challenging subjects for many kids. A lack of confidence, a reliance on memorization, and high levels of pressure mean that students often struggle to understand this complex subject. Yet, for many, a simple piece… Read More
Constitution Day is here – an occasion for Americans to celebrate and learn about one of the nation’s founding documents. The US Constitution not only outlines how the country’s government works, but also the rights of its citizens. One of… Read More
Does it matter what students wear in the school environment? The debate surrounding school dress codes has gone on for decades. Some say uniforms are best, others suggest pupils should express themselves how they like. Clothes do make an impression… Read More