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Enhancing School Safety: 4 Ways Let’s Talk! Can Assist
School safety is priority No. 1 for educators and families.No matter what happens outside, the expectation is that students and staff should be...

Opt-Out Trends: Understanding and Addressing Family Choices
When it comes to school choice, we often get fixated on the facts of the story.We know that recent state and federal policies make it easier fo...

When it Comes to Parent Involvement, Income Matters
Getting Parents Involved in Education Anyone who’s ever worked in schools knows that parents involved in education are key to student success....

Study: Mixed Feelings Among Parents on Later School Start Times
As a new school year kicks off, students across the country are readjusting to early-morning start times.I’ve been out of high school for nearl...

Stemming the Tide: Utilizing Marketing to Support Public School Advocacy
Like it or not, school choice is changing the game for public education.More private and charter alternatives, combined with local, state, and ...

Latest Poll Insights: Decline in Support for Charter Schools
Support for charter schools dropped dramatically this year.According to a newly released survey from Education Next, support among the general ...

Dispelling Myths: America’s Public Schools Are Not Failing
“America’s schools are failing.” “United States slips on latest world education rankings.” “American students less prepared than ever before.”L...

Update: Collaborative leadership--6 influences that matter most
Last week, former principal and education thought leader Peter DeWitt announced that he is retiring his regular Education Week blog Finding Common ...

Parent Notification Laws: States' Consideration for Handling Bullying Cases
“How was school today?”It’s a seemingly innocent question that millions of parents ask their children every day.But for the parents of bull...