There can be no American Dream without strong public schools. That’s why public education is enshrined in the Texas Constitution: “A general diffusion of knowledge being essential to the preservation … Read More
Public Schools Can Help Save Us From AI and Alpha Schools!
Does AI scare you, or are you excited about teacherless Alpha Schools where, for $55K, children get a 2-hour academic AI program and learn some life skills? Who runs the Alpha Schools? Not … Read More
Common Core and Science of Reading’s Troubling Disregard for Student Writing and Voice
Critics slam teachers and public schools for low reading scores. Much of that criticism is wrong and misses the real problem. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Science of Reading (SoR) … Read More
Dolly Parton: Insights From The Book Lady
We've heard many welcome tributes to Dolly Parton and her great role as the Book Lady. As most know, one of Dolly Parton's many contributions and her passion was Dolly Parton's Imagination … Read More
Everybody Should Be Somebody’s Baby: How Americans Fail Early Learners
For many pregnant women in America, prenatal care is not accessible or affordable. ~Hillary Rodham Clinton, It Takes a Village (p.75) Helping children become great learners starts early, and … Read More