What happens to FASFA if Trump closes the Department of Education?

The Future of FAFSA: What If the Department of Education Were to Close? As discussions surrounding educational reform and federal agencies continue to evolve, a question arises: What would the future hold for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if the Department of Education were to be dismantled? […]

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What is school even for?

Rethinking the Purpose of Education: A Modern Dilemma Recently, my 15-year-old cousin shared an intriguing story from their classroom experience. During a lesson, a student raised their hand to pose a question. Instead of providing an answer, the teacher replied, “I don’t know; just Google it.” This moment stuck with […]

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So I’ve been bullied for a while because of how I hold my pencil so PLEASE PLEASE tell me…are they justified for bullying for how I hold a pencil?

The Pencil Grip Debate: Is Bullying Ever Justified? We’ve all faced challenges throughout our lives, but bullying is a particularly painful experience that can leave lasting emotional scars. Recently, I found myself the target of bullying due to my unconventional pencil grip. This situation raised an important question: Is there […]

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When we’re in staff, team, or department meetings, why do we need to pretend that every kid is a “good kid?”

Embracing Honesty in Discussions About Student Behavior In meetings—whether those are staff gatherings, team discussions, or department reviews—there often seems to be a prevailing sentiment that requires us to label every student as a “good kid.” But why do we feel compelled to maintain this facade? The reality is that […]

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Is it just me who thinks schools suspending for self-defense is stupid?

The Controversy of School Discipline: Should Self-Defense Lead to Suspension? Have you ever found yourself questioning the fairness of school discipline policies? You’re not alone. A recent incident I experienced has left me pondering whether suspending students for acting in self-defense is truly justifiable. It all went down in the […]

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