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The Truth About All Those ‘Missing’ Students

Let's unpack the trending topic of declining school enrollment and “missing” students. There are several theories that have been put forward: blame for homeschooling,...

This Year I Celebrate Uncomfortable History Month

Mary Turner was 21 years old and 8 months pregnant on May 18, 1918 when a white mob seized her, bound her feet, hanged her...

Chicago Private and Charter Schools Receive $5 Million to Expand Enrollment

The ongoing conflict between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union has some parents looking for different school options for their children, and...

This Homeschooling Co-Op Gives Detroit Families a Choice Amid Crisis

During National School Choice Week, education advocates amplify the importance of giving parents access to the best K-12 education options for their children. These...

Why 2022’s Shaping Up to Be a Massive Year for School Choice

Undoubtedly 2022 is going to be another massive year for the advancement of school choice. Coming off 2021, a year in which 18 states...

Here’s Why We Should Consider Standards-Based Grading

Do you remember when you learned to ride a bike? Were you five years old? Seven? Ten?  How about how old you were when you...

American Teachers Don’t Know How Much the Small Things Truly Matter

I recently completed my first term in a British school. Before I moved over, I thought the main reason I would enjoy the British...

Public School Parents Deserve a Refund

The Chicago Teachers Union’s effort to go remote across the district is rooted in racism. Asking members to force a work stoppage without acknowledging...