Who got into teaching to pass on their passion for learning to young people but found the real job is hardly about that?

The Misguided Incentives in Education: A Teacher’s Perspective Many individuals enter the teaching profession fueled by a deep passion for their subjects, eager to inspire young minds. However, the reality of teaching often diverges sharply from that initial dream. In my experience, the educational incentives appear to be fundamentally flawed, […]

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Why don’t we explicitly teach inductive and deductive reasoning in high school?

Title: The Case for Teaching Inductive and Deductive Reasoning in High School When it comes to education, certain foundational skills often take precedence, but one area that is surprisingly overlooked in high school curricula is the explicit instruction of inductive and deductive reasoning. As a 12th-grade English teacher with a […]

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What happened to religion not being allowed in schools?

The Evolving Role of Religion in Education: A Closer Look In recent years, the debate surrounding the presence of religion in schools has sparked considerable discussion across communities. Historically, discussions about the role of religious expression in educational environments have been contentious, owing to the delicate balance between respect for […]

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Kids are actively and willingly skipping recess. How do we stop this?

Tackling Recess Skipping: Creating a Better Experience for Our Students At our K-6 elementary school, we’ve recently noticed a troubling trend: many students in the 5th and 6th grades are opting to skip recess. With a designated 40 minutes for recess and 20 minutes for lunch, you’d think students would […]

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