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How Sesame Street Made Learning Irresistible

Sesame Street turned TV into the most effective early-learning tool ever made. Here’s how it proved education can be joyful, creative, and for everyone.

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Diverse students in a middle school classroom with typical posters and decorations on the walls. Students are sitting in perfect rows with their hands folded on top of the desks and wearing dark gray blindfolds with the word "COMPLIANCE" written across the blindfold in red.

The War On Truth Begins In the Classroom

We live in an age when truth has been replaced by performance. Modern schooling trains students to perform comprehension rather than seek understanding. Reclaiming clarity may be our last act of intellectual freedom.

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The Revolution Will Be Literate: Why We Must Reclaim Truth, Science, and Our Children’s Minds

Anti-intellectualism is rising. Schools are under attack. In this urgent call to action, Christopher Stewart argues that if we don’t reclaim truth, science, and our children’s cognitive freedom, we risk losing democracy itself.

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Start Building the Schools Our Children Deserve

Black and brown children need schools that honor their identities and potential. This post explores the power of self-determined education, collective responsibility, and community-led learning.

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Eliminating the Department of Education Won’t Fix Education’s Dysfunctions, But Neither Will Denying They Exist

It’s time for a new way forward—one that prioritizes students over politics and innovation over preservation of the status quo

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2025 Is a Year for Hard Truths and Bold Solutions in Education

May we finally stop the academic and developmental bleed-out from the pandemic and start delivering what people want from our public education system.

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So, How Did I Do? A Response to My 2024 Predictions on Education

Last February, I made ten predictions regarding education policy and practice and promised to grade my work. In the spirit of accountability, here’s how I did!

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This Pi Day, Let’s Celebrate Girls Killing It at STEM

Pi Day takes place during Women’s History Month—and we’re going to celebrate girls who have shown us what the future looks like.

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What’s an IEP and How to Ensure Your Child’s Needs Are Met?

Every child with disabilities gets an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) under federal law. Learn about IEP and how to ensure your child’s needs are met.

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