Accommodating Students With Learning Disabilities in the Classroom
Anyone with a disability has the right to an education regardless of whether their disability is physical or neurological.
How Public Schools Receive Funding
Public schools in communities across America are funded by three basic sources: federal, state and local community school districts.
What is the Achievement Gap?
It is an open secret in the modern educational system that serious performance gaps exist between various subsets of students.
Ending Mental Health Stigma in Education
While more conversations about mental health and mental illness have been cropping up in personal, professional, and political spheres, stigma surrounding certain topics and conditions continues to persist.
Helping Children Cope With Mental Health Amid Covid-19
Although everyone has been affected profoundly by the COVID-19 pandemic that shows no sign of stopping anytime soon, children are arguably the most affected in terms of the toll on their mental health. In this article, we'll explore how children, in particular, are...
Keeping Your Children Engaged In Learning During Covid-19
With Covid-19 forcing everyone inside their homes, schools are postponed until further notice. But while businesses are all put on hold, your child's cognitive development and growth shouldn't be. Here are five ways on how to keep your child engaged in learning during...
Technological Resouces For All Seeking Healthy Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has kept millions of Americans with mental health issues from accessing the resources that were once guaranteed. Also, many have developed mental health problems because of the stress and anxiety now becoming a part of life. For those who have...
How to Measure Education Equity
The difficulty in providing an equitable education is that by identifying which segments of the population are disadvantaged and require more, you also identify the ones that have an advantage. The privileged often feel as though their achievements and struggles are disregarded or overlooked when these advantages are pointed out.
Tackling Economic Barriers in Education
It is well-agreed upon that economic barriers impact all aspects of children's' lives, including the way they learn. Many economic factors influence how well an education a child receives, such as parental income, residing school district, parental involvement, etc. ...
The Wealth Gap in Education
At the end of 2017, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) released a report that looked at gaps and trends in education inequalities and strategies to address them. EPI found with extensive research a conclusive demonstration that a child’s social class is one of the...