Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 4, 2015

Let’s cut Social Studies. That bonus you didn’t get at work (aka Iowa education reform in 2015). State department educational policy advocacy: “Evidence-based” or puffery? After their school day they go to even MORE school, every afternoon, evening, and weekend. We can do better!

Advocacy 111

Advocacy Social Studies Leadership Education Policy 111

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Overall, about 63 percent of virtual for-profit schools were rated unacceptable by their states in the latest year for which data was available, according to a May 2021 report by the University of Colorado’s National Education Policy Center (NEPC). Related : The pandemic’s remote learning legacy: A lot worth keeping. Stride Inc.,

Charter School 131

Charter School Education Policy Public School History 131

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In recent years, the group’s advocacy has led to changes in the district’s graduation requirements, to align them with admissions requirements for California’s university systems, and an expansion of funding for an after-school meal program that had been cut by the school board. Related: Making America whole again via civics education.

Civics 143

Civics Civic Engagement High School Government 143

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 10, 2017

By 2021, schools must offer diplomas based students reaching proficiency in the four core academic subject areas: English, math, science and social studies. By 2025, four additional subject areas will be included: a second language, the arts, health and physical education. Photo: Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald.

Education 0

Education K-12 High School Economics 0

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 21, 2019

The idea, popular among well-funded education philanthropies and education advocacy groups, is gaining ground across the United States. It’s a new innovation lab that combines two different disciplines — social studies and math. Initiative fatigue” is also a concern for teachers, administrators and officials.

Tradition 95

Tradition High School Professional Development Social Studies 95

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Last spring, when the odds seemed far longer, Bob Cousineau, a social studies teacher at Pennridge High School, predicted that whatever happened in his embattled district would become a national “case study” one way or another. Bob Cousineau teaches social studies at Pennridge High School, in Pennsylvania.

Education Policy 143

Education Policy Education Advocacy History 143