There has been a pushdown of academic expectations for years, and Americans should be asking how much stress this causes all students, especially our youngest learners. If a child struggles in … Read More
Will the Future Include Free Democratic Public Schools and Teachers?
Will today's babies grow up with free democratic public schools, or will they attend schools stratified by wealth, with parents paying most of the cost, schools that allow for few differences, cyber … Read More
Kindergarten Critical Connection: Picture Books Teach Sounds and Generate Interest!
There is a push for kindergartners to learn to read without focusing on picture books and opportunities to speak and listen naturally, verbalizations critical for this age and development. Instead, … Read More
Reading Disabilities: Focus on Public Schools NOT School Choice!
Parents of children with reading disabilities might be led to believe that school choice for a charter or private school is better than an actual public school. Still, there needs to be proof that … Read More
Saving Public Schools for ALL Our Children in the New Year
As we approach 2023, let's make this the year to unite for the common good to reestablish and promote public education for all our children. A public school system relies on a country that values … Read More