Home Schooling in America: Military Family Finds Stability in Learning at Home

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For a mother of five with a husband deployed in Iraq, home schooling brings many challenges. But for Lindsay Jobe, it also provides continuity, flexibility, and more of a say in what and how her children learn. (January 11, 2019)

Home Schooling in America: Muslim Family Weaves Religious Studies Into Learning

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Sadia Shakir’s 5th grade daughter wanted to memorize the Quran so Shakir began home schooling her. Now, with the help of tutors, her daughter is learning traditional subjects,along with studying the Quran and Arabic. (January 11, 2019)

Teaching the Real Lessons of Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is often seen as a quintessential feel-good holiday – but many argue the way its taught in schools perpetuates a myth and dishonors Native Americans. (November 21, 2018)

A High School Confronts Suicide Prevention Head-On

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Teens are susceptible to suicidal thoughts, and experts says schools are the perfect place to help address those feelings and prevent suicides. Here’s how one Virginia school that is tackling this sensitive topic. (November 14, 2018)

Identifying and Supporting Gifted Students in Rural Districts

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There is a misconception that there are few gifted students in small and isolated areas, but rural educators are working to improve systems for identifying those students and serving their needs. (November 13, 2018)

With ‘Solidarity Tour,’ Steven Van Zandt Gives Teachers PD and a Rock Concert

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The member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and actor from The Sopranos is touring the country with his band to promote music education and show solidarity with teachers. (November 6, 2018)

Take a Deep Dive With Education Week at the ‘Gateways To STEM’ Virtual Summit

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Why should you attend Education Week’s #GatewaystoSTEM virtual summit? Associate Editor Stephen Sawchuk discusses this event, coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Do NOT Go to the Principal’s Office

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Bethany Hill, the principal at Central Elementary School in Cabot, Ark., shuns a formal office in favor of roving around the school where she can be as close as possible to teachers and students all day. (October 17, 2018)

Meet the Students Who Run Their Own In-School Record Label

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At this high school, students are recording and producing songs using technology tools found in the professional music industry. (October 4, 2018)

Puerto Rico’s First Charter School

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‘Vimenti,’ which means ‘lifelong learning,’ is the first charter school in Puerto Rico. Until now, charter schools were illegal on the island. (October 4, 2018)

Teachers Grapple With Lessons Around Sexual Assault

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Questions around sexual assault are front and center in many classrooms after allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh were brought to the Senate. (October 2, 2018)