In a sense, each teacher adds by putting a brick upon another brick in a child's reading development. And together all build a great structure. ~Jeanne S. Chall, Stages of Reading Development … Read More

High School Career Push: For Whom and For What?
Are public school students pushed into aligning their futures with career and technical education (CTE) instead of college to fit business needs, or college instead of CTE? Career education has been … Read More

Mothers and Children Should Be Welcomed and Protected in America!
On this Mother's Day, many of us will enjoy cards, flowers, brunches, and children who work overtime to show appreciation. Or maybe your kids are teens and will be less than enthusiastic. It happens, … Read More

Teacher Appreciation: An Oxymoron
Teacher appreciation among Americans has become an oxymoron, and teachers have known this for years. It's not that teachers don't appreciate luncheons, little trinkets, and notes that say, "We love … Read More

RFK Jr. Eliminates Biden’s Progress to Protect Children From Lead Poisoning
The Trump administration is “saying let them drink lead.” ~Tom Perkins, The Guardian, February 3, 2025 How much lead will your child drink today? RFK Jr. espouses many backward and harmful … Read More