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Dallas businessman proposes boarding complex for public school students
Randy Bowman knows the pressures of poverty. He was one of four children raised by a single mother in Dallas. Bowman has purchased land to build a dormitory facility for Dallas children who attend public schools “as a way to insulate kids from some of the chaotic and traumatic forces that can quickly derail academics.”
“King High Remembers” brings high schoolers together with veterans for intimate interviews
A “King High Remembers” project launched at the California school in the 2000-2001 school year is starting to come full circle.
Russian luger shares his sled with American
At their core, the Olympics are a testament to the competitive spirit. However, amidst all of the celebration surrounding individual and team triumphs currently underway in Pyeongchang, American luger Chris Mazdzer has revealed that generosity and friendship also have a role to play in the proceedings.
Soft skills matter, but can they be measured?
New Hampshire principal Brian Stack is offering his insight on teaching students “soft skills” trough his own experience helping his elementary-age sons with their nightly homework.
CA high school inducts alumni into ‘Hall of Fame’ to highlight work helping others
A California high school is honoring alumni who are making a positive impact in their communities by inducting them into a Hall of Fame as role models students can look up to.
On School Grounds: Transcript of Interview with Richard Fournier on Rural Public High Schools
This is a lightly edited transcript of an interview that was conducted on July 25, 2019, with education researcher Richard Fournier.
Building a Culture of Learning with Gifted/Talented Students and Families
We have the opportunity to ignite endless potential
Noted Wisconsin educator shapes the lives of thousands of students
Bill Hughes, of Seton Catholic Schools, goes above and beyond to instill character.
Growing opioid epidemic highlights cultural problems plaguing schools, communities
Experts believe the opioid epidemic gripping the United States and Canada will likely only get worse in the foreseeable future, fueled in large part by a breakdown in community and family support systems.
An Experiment in Prison Education
How is SCPESI doing since its launch in 2016? Pretty well as it happens.
Tutoring as a Coronavirus Palliative in Education
The evidence for remedial tutoring has particular force at a time when so many students may fall behind
Andrew Hart, CEO of The Oaks Academy: What does it mean to be classical in a world that is chasing the new?
Often in education we see trends in curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophies. We hear buzzwords like grit, tech integration, and positive behavior management. In the race to be innovative, educators are constantly searching for what’s most effective.