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Articles
The Flawed Logic of Ofsted's One-Word Ranking System for Schools
A critique of the former UK government's one-word ranking system for schools, which prioritized buzzwords over meaningful evaluation.
Revitalizing Hong Kong's Declining Reading Culture
A call to action for schools and communities to revive the reading culture, promoting literacy and critical thinking skills in students.
Student Activism on US Campuses Amidst Gaza Conflict
US college students are finding creative ways to protest the Israel-Hamas war despite heightened security measures and disciplinary actions.
Preserving the Past: Volunteers Work to Protect Historic Black Cemeteries
Despite Congress passing a measure to protect historic Black cemeteries nationwide, funding has yet to be allocated. Undeterred, volunteers in Washington have come together to preserve two such cemeteries.
Groundbreaking Black Studies Curriculum Comes to NYC Public Schools
A new curriculum, 'Black Studies as the Study of the World', will be implemented in New York City public schools this year, expanding access to the contributions of people from African descent.
The Skyrocketing Cost of Higher Education: A Perfect Storm
As college enrollment numbers decline, institutions struggle to balance budgets amidst rising tuition costs, decreased state funding, and inflation.
Financial Protection for Schools at Risk: A Call to Action from a Headteachers' Union
A headteachers' union is urging the government to provide financial protection and funding for students to catch up on lost learning, amidst concerns over school closures due to reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) contamination.
The Unseen Consequences of Lockdown: How Babies Born in 2020 Are Faring Four Years Later
A look at the long-term effects of lockdown on babies born in 2020, who are now starting school and facing challenges with speech, language development, social and emotional difficulties.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Fail to Address Sexual Harassment, Fined by U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has found that Memphis-Shelby County Schools failed to adequately respond to complaints of sexual harassment and assault of students under Title IX rules.
Blocking Title IX Revisions: A Nationwide Effort
A detailed look at the efforts of 26 states and hundreds of colleges to block the Biden-Harris administration's Title IX revisions, which redefine sexual discrimination to include sexual orientation.