In early October technicians working the master controls at local TV stations across Massachusetts will unleash a torrent of education issue ads—the first
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5 Reasons the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Is Just as Relevant Today
Sixty-two years ago this month, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended segregation in public places and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, ethnici
Read MoreHelping English-Language Learners Avoid the Summer Slide
Growing up in Denver, my mother made me attend a summer reading program at a public library every year. And every year I endured being made fun of by my cl
Read MoreUsing Technology to Break Down Language Barriers in the Classroom
Ich weiß es nicht? ¿No sé? Я не знаю? 我不知道 Teachers have heard the phrase “I don’t know?” in almost every language. Still, they take on a different meaning
Read MoreYes, Rural Areas Can Benefit From Charter Schools, Too
The potential of charter schools in rural communities is often bypassed in discussions around education. Charter schools are achieving impressive gains, bu
Read More‘Opting In’ to a Public Education System That Works
Over the past year, there has been a lot of attention paid to the “opt-out” movement growing in pockets across U.S. public schools. Indeed, it’s a signific
Read MoreThis District Has Figured Out How to Help English-Language Learners
Oregon doesn’t often come to mind when the education world talks about equity challenges; it’s usually overshadowed by bustling California and Washington s
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