Government
Thanksgiving, turkey and – tartrazine? Why RFK’s nomination as HHS secretary is making waves this holiday seasonTraditional retellings of the first Thanksgiving highlight Squanto, the Native American who helped the Pilgrims survive in a new land by teaching them how to fish, hunt and plant corn. … Read More
Homeschools
Hawaii homeschoolers focus on creating ‘lifelong learners’ within their familiesMelissa Scott, a homeschool mom in Hawaii, wants her five children to develop a lifelong love for learning. “With the Internet, there’s so much information out there, but it’s not… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooling continues growth among black familiesMother-of-three Catoya Owens is one of many black parents around the country who have made the switch to homeschooling over the last few years. “A lot of parents and families… Read More
Public Education
Denver Public Schools recommends school closures amid enrollment woes, outraging parentsDenver Public Schools has recommended closing seven of its 207 schools, prompting outrage from many parents. “The proposal is ridiculous. You’re asking the community to completely break apart and pick… Read More
Homeschools
Frustrated with public schools, more families in Washington state’s Key Peninsula are choosing to homeschoolHolly Baker homeschools her children in the Key Peninsula area of Washington State, which has seen significant growth in homeschooling since the COVID-19 pandemic. “I don’t particularly love the things… Read More