by Sarah Green | Jan 27, 2017 | News, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Minnesotan legislators are getting ready to make some big decisions about education in the state. While specific needs will vary by region, it’s interesting to note that the issues Minnesota is currently dealing with are pretty common across the U.S. as we head into...
by Sarah Green | Oct 14, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Teach for America corps is a great addition to any young person’s resume, and it’s an honorable program to join just after college. It’s a path that appeals to the heartstrings of young college graduates, too, as they believe they are helping to close the...
by Jana Hoff | Aug 28, 2013 | News
Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? You bet it would, but are there any roses that go by the name of charter school? Not really. It might be worth examining the decision to support charter schools. Why are Americans in favor of charter schools? Most...
by Supporting Education | Jul 1, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Teachers, administrators, parents and students had been on pins and needles while awaiting the 2014 New York City budget plan. Next year’s budget has big implications for the future of education in NYC. One major issue on the table is how teachers will be evaluated...
by Supporting Education | May 31, 2013 | News
Everyone in the education community is talking about charter schools. For the last several years, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other organizations have been touting the topic. In fact, they have spent over $25 million in seven cities across the country...
