Understanding the Ethical Dilemmas in Public Education: To Advocate or To Opt Out? For many parents navigating the public school system, a fundamental question arises: Is it more ethical and equitable to fight for a child’s right to a free and appropriate public education through advocacy and legal action, or […]
Read MoreAs a 16–Year Old Who’s Never Gotten Past 5th-Grade, What’s Everything I Need to Learn Math-Wise for a GED?
Preparing for Your GED: Essential Math Skills for Success at Age 16 Embarking on the journey to earn your GED can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re starting from a foundational level in math. If you’re a young individual who hasn’t had formal or consistent instruction, understanding what to focus on […]
Read MoreWhat do you think about separating introverts and extroverts in education?
Rethinking Educational Structures: Should We Separate Introverted and Extroverted Students? The question of whether to tailor educational environments based on students’ personality types—specifically, separating introverts and extroverts—has been a topic of ongoing discussion. Drawing from personal experiences and observations, I believe that such differentiation could potentially yield positive outcomes for […]
Read MoreEVERY teacher, administrator and parent reads this article. For 30 years educators taught kids how to read using “whole language” instead of phonics. Lucy Calkins and friends made over $2 billion dollars selling this garbage to educators. Now 60% of students are functionally illiterate.
The Truth About Reading Instruction: What Every Educator and Parent Needs to Know For decades, many in the education sector have been led astray by a popular yet flawed approach to teaching children how to read. Instead of focusing on phonics—the scientific method proven to teach reading effectively—schools have largely […]
Read MoreEVERY teacher, administrator and parent reads this article. For 30 years educators taught kids how to read using “whole language” instead of phonics. Lucy Calkins and friends made over $2 billion dollars selling this garbage to educators. Now 60% of students are functionally illiterate.
The Reading Crisis: How Educational Choices and Poor Policy Led to a Generation of Illiterates In the realm of education, few issues are more critical than literacy. Yet, for decades, countless students have struggled to read, conforming to teaching methods that have proven ineffective. This problem stems from a long-standing […]
Read MoreHey, has anyone completed a bachelors degree in fine art online? And if so, how was it and would you recommend it?
Exploring Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Fine Art: Insights and Recommendations Are you considering pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art through an online program? If so, you’re not alone. Many aspiring artists and students are now exploring flexible, remote options to further their education while balancing work and other commitments. […]
Read MoreEVERY teacher, administrator and parent reads this article. For 30 years educators taught kids how to read using “whole language” instead of phonics. Lucy Calkins and friends made over $2 billion dollars selling this garbage to educators. Now 60% of students are functionally illiterate.
The Critical Shift in Reading Instruction: A Wake-Up Call for Educators and Parents In recent years, the educational community has grappled with a significant challenge: the decline in literacy skills among school-aged children. For three decades, many teachers and administrators relied predominantly on the “whole language” approach to teach reading—an […]
Read MoreWhat’s more ethical/equitable for families that financially have either option: To work with/fight the public schools to get your child a free and appropriate public education, or to pay for resources themselves?
Navigating Education Choices: Ethical Considerations for Families and Educators As families and educators, a fundamental question often arises: What is the more ethical and equitable approach when a child’s educational needs aren’t being met within the public school system? Should parents advocate fiercely to ensure their child receives a free […]
Read MoreMillennials and Gen Z are getting into it online over a behavior that’s been dubbed the “Gen Z Stare.” Have you noticed it from the education side?
Understanding the “Gen Z Stare”: A New Era of Communication Between Millennials and Gen Z In recent months, a fascinating social dynamic has emerged online and in workplaces alike: the phenomenon known as the “Gen Z Stare.” This term has garnered attention as conversations around intergenerational communication intensify, especially between […]
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