Terry Lux, the principal of Shead High School in Eastport, presents an organizational chart of a Florida school district to lawmakers in Maine during a hearing that aims to revamp the state’s school administrative structure. This move to consolidate school …
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Charlie Henderson was taken by surprise. As the principal of Clarkston High School in DeKalb County, Atlanta, he believed he had seen it all. With 30 years of experience in the 96,000-student district of Georgia, he thought he was prepared …
Last week, the progress of education legislation was once again hindered due to concerns over anthrax contamination on Capitol Hill. The House was forced to shut down for several days, leading lawmakers to abruptly cancel a meeting on the bill. …
The recent legislation passed by Congress to reduce taxes has garnered significant attention for its impact on income taxes, the marriage penalty, estate tax, and rebates. However, upon closer examination, there are a number of education provisions within the plan …
A recent survey reveals that students are not receiving enough education regarding the impacts of pornography and dangerous relationships, despite the increasing threat of online misogyny. The survey, conducted three years after the government’s implementation of relationships and sex education …
Ofsted’s recent changes to the way it inspects schools have been criticized as inadequate in reducing the high levels of stress associated with school inspections, which have been linked to the recent death of a beloved headteacher. The reforms were …
A recent analysis of government data by The Guardian has revealed that more than 90 primary schools in England, many of which are located in cities and towns, may close or are at risk of closure due to low attendance …
The thriving private-school sector in Britain not only limits opportunities for those who attend state schools but also harms society as a whole. It is essential to engage in a sustained and inclusive nationwide conversation about this topic, regardless of …
After 18 years of teaching in a state secondary school, Freya Odell came to the conclusion that the English education system was broken. She recently made the decision to follow in the footsteps of many other frustrated teachers and commence …
Teaching unions have expressed strong disapproval of leaked messages sent by the former education secretary Gavin Williamson during the Covid pandemic, arguing that they reveal the UK government’s hidden disdain for teachers. The exchange between Williamson and the then health …