Culture
Homes before schools: Parental influence ‘often ignored’ yet key to children’s education, report findsWhat’s two times more predictive than socioeconomic status of a child’s academic success? The “alterable curriculum of the home” – a fancy research term for parental influence, the… Read More
Public Education
Miami elementary school to close, convert into early learning center after dwindling enrollmentDeclining public-school enrollment in Miami, Florida, has spurred the decision to close one elementary school and convert it into an early learning center. The school board voted for… Read More
Homeschools
2nd-generation homeschoolers encourage hundreds of moms at KC-area churchAmanda Medford has homeschooled five of her children in three states – continuing the legacy her family started by homeschooling Amanda in the Kansas City area. “I consider… Read More
Public Education
New York’s student performance wanes even as spending balloons to $89B, the highest nationwideTaxpayers are paying more for lower grades, a recent report argues when highlighting record spending by New York public schools. “Continuing to shovel more and more money every… Read More
Christian Schools
North Carolina hybrid school aims ‘to open the world up for our children’After Tina Cowell finished homeschooling her own children, she found a different mission – using a hybrid model to support North Carolina families who want a little help along… Read More