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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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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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As education civilians, we don’t understand the critical issues regarding teaching and learning. But, if we want to be good citizens, we should try.
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Maureen Kelleher’s nuanced take on AP African American Studies asserts that understanding the present requires examining the past – whether that’s in Greece or Africa.
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A new study shows that a majority of states use weak elementary teacher reading licensing tests.
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Brightbeam CEO Chris Stewart discusses five post-pandemic educational challenges that we must transform into catalysts for growth right now.
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Kwame Sarfo-Mensah shares three essential tasks to help teachers get the school year off to a great start.
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