The Future of K-12 Education Under a Second Trump Administration: Insights from Project 2025 As the nation gears up for the next presidential election, discussions about the potential implications of a second term for Donald Trump are heating up—particularly in the realm of K-12 education. While Trump’s campaign has yet […]
Read MoreDo phone bans help students perform better in school?
Do Phone Bans Enhance Student Performance in Schools? As students return to classrooms this fall, an increasing number of them will find their smartphones prohibited during school hours. This trend is gaining momentum, particularly with the recent announcement from David Banks, Chancellor of New York City public schools, who is […]
Read MoreWho got into teaching to pass on their passion for learning to young people but found the real job is hardly about that?
The Hidden Challenges of Teaching: Are We Failing Both Educators and Students? As educators, many of us enter the profession driven by a deep-seated passion for our subjects and an eagerness to inspire young minds. However, the reality of teaching often strays far from this initial ideal. Unfortunately, many teachers […]
Read MoreWhy don’t we explicitly teach inductive and deductive reasoning in high school?
The Case for Teaching Inductive and Deductive Reasoning in High School As a 12th-grade English teacher with a background in philosophy, I’ve often reflected on a crucial skill that seems to be overlooked in our high school curriculum: the explicit teaching of inductive and deductive reasoning. These forms of reasoning […]
Read MoreKids are actively and willingly skipping recess. How do we stop this?
Addressing Recess: Finding Solutions to Keep Kids Engaged In our elementary school, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade, we’ve noticed a troubling trend—many of our older students are opting out of recess. Despite having 40 minutes for recess and 20 minutes for lunch, a significant number of 5th […]
Read MoreWhat’s your r/education unpopular opinion?
Unveiling My Unpopular Opinion on Standardized Testing Every community has its share of contentious topics, and in the realm of education, standardized testing is often a polarizing subject. While many hold varying opinions on this method of assessment, I’d like to share my perspective: I genuinely believe that standardized testing […]
Read MoreWhy aren’t touch typing classes mandatory in K12 education?
The Case for Mandatory Touch Typing Classes in K-12 Education In today’s digital age, the ability to type efficiently is an essential skill. Yet, touch typing classes are often overlooked in K-12 education curricula. This raises an important question: why aren’t these classes a requirement for all students? More Than […]
Read MoreWhat happens to public education if Trump dismantles the department of public instruction and the state gets rid of property taxes?
The Future of Public Education: A Local Perspective on Potential Changes As we approach the upcoming election, pressing questions about the future of public education are surfacing, particularly in conservative states like mine. The discourse surrounding the potential dissolution of the Department of Education, alongside a proposed local ballot measure […]
Read MoreWhy students change classroom every period in US? And what’s up with lunch?
Understanding Classroom Dynamics and Lunch Periods in U.S. Schools Hello, readers! As someone who isn’t from the U.S., I find myself fascinated by how school systems operate here compared to those back home. One aspect that puzzles me is the practice of students switching classrooms with each period. Why are […]
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