Public Education

Rigorous instruction, school safety cited as reasons families are leaving NYC’s public schools

Nearly half of families leaving New York City’s public schools are looking for “more rigorous education,” and a quarter of them have safety concerns, a new survey reveals. “Education Department… Read More

Public Education

Poll: Americans say schools should focus on math, reading and writing

(The Center Square) – A large majority of voters say that public schools should focus on the basics – math, reading, writing, science and social studies – to improve the… Read More

Public Education

Evidence-Based Grading: Another attempt to obscure poor performance?

(The Sentinel) – The Shawnee Mission School District near Kansas City will unveil the concept of “Evidence-Based Grading” (EBG) in the upcoming school year, fueling the conversation about how best… Read More

Homeschools

Homeschooled student, also a CEO, earns Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at 19

Homeschool graduate Tanishq Mathew Abraham has a lot to celebrate. The 19-year-old CEO just completed his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. “Wouldn’t have done it without the love and support of… Read More