Culture
A race to the bottom? CDC lowers expectations for child development, raising new questions for parentsThe CDC has changed its list of children’s developmental milestones for infants and young children, marking the first update of its kind since 2004.The move has generally… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool association seeks to end discriminatory practices for college placement examsPreparing to take college placement exams such as the ACT or PSAT? You may face trouble if you're a homeschool student.That's the conclusion of Home School Legal Defense… Read More
Homeschools
KC-area homeschool conference to offer curriculum options, educational resourcesAs the number of homeschooling families increases nationwide, support groups and organizations are stepping up to help parents explore this alternative education option.The Midwest Parent Educators (MPE)… Read More
Culture
Saving snow days: 5 reasons to keep this popular American traditionAs remote learning surges nationwide in response to the pandemic, several officials are calling for an end to snow days altogether. After all, why close the schools when… Read More
Government, Public Education
State-run pre-K programs may cause long-term harm, studies concludeAs political rhetoric heats up over government-funded pre-K programs, studies suggest that pushing academics too early on children can create unintended long-term consequences.While children from these programs may… Read More