Introduction Thus far in this blog, I have focused on issues relating to primary and secondary education. To end the series, I will change things up by discussing an ongoing debate in college education: the role of tenure in the future of higher education. According to the American Association of University Professors, tenure is “an Read More…
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The End of Gifted and Talented Programs in NYC?
Introduction When I was in second grade, I remember my dad driving me to my school district’s administrative office. Once I got there, I met this man who introduced himself as a learning specialist, and I spent about an hour and a half doing brain teasers and puzzles with him. The next week, my teacher Read More…
Universal Pre-K
Introduction A few months ago, president Biden announced his plan to implement universal childcare for toddlers. With a proposed $110 billion budget, this plan would bring upon the unprecedented move of adding another grade level to the K-12 system in America. Citing evidence that suggests pre-K enrollment improves students’ overall educational experience, readiness, and quality Read More…
Staying open during COVID
Introduction: masking On February 15th, California joined a growing number of states that loosened its mask mandates for all public spaces, excluding high risk area, such as hospitals and schools. On February 16th, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin went a step further and signed a bill into law that allows parents to opt out of masking Read More…
The Teaching Shortage in America
Introduction When I returned to in-person education for the second half of my senior year of high school, I was really excited; I saw all of my friends everyday, connected better with my teachers and coursework, and I finally had a reason to change out of my pajamas. And for the most part, my teachers Read More…
The Digital Divide in Education
Introduction In March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic first forced the world into a shutdown, its effects were felt across all sectors of the economy, and American society as a whole. Small businesses across the nation shut down, travel grinded to a halt, and millions lost their jobs. K-12 education was no exception; already mired Read More…