Day: September 21, 2023

The determinations of eligibility for federal financial aid this year seem to be progressing as planned. This is undoubtedly a relief for students who are planning to attend college and for administrators who were inconvenienced by delays last year. The Department of Education is in charge of processing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is a form that determines a...

Sean Long, an 8-year-old with fiery red hair, has an impressive talent for public speaking. The second-grader from Arlington, Va. captivated his audience last week during a show-and-tell presentation on his favorite object: his globe. As part of a speaking skills demonstration, Sean was asked to provide two reasons why he enjoys the globe. He confidently responded that he uses it to track his...

After a successful recall election in Wisconsin, Republican Gov. Scott Walker now has the opportunity to pursue significant changes in the state's school system. Education reform has been emphasized as a top priority in his re-election campaign. Advocates for these changes hope that Governor Walker will focus on expanding charter schools and school choice programs in the state, initiatives that...

Instead of teaching students about the fundamental aspects of American society such as democracy, freedom of the press, and the Founding Fathers, civics education in many places has shifted towards promoting liberal activism. This was the main point made by panelists at an event hosted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a conservative think tank. The event was held in response to the...

During a recent House education subcommittee hearing, policymakers and researchers discussed ways to protect federally funded education research from the influence of politics. The hearing, held on May 4, focused on the upcoming reauthorization of the office of educational research and improvement, the agency responsible for overseeing much of the research funded by the Department of Education....

While standing in the slushy snow, with snow machines buzzing past her, Helen Eckelman shares a valuable lesson she learned about Yup'ik Eskimo culture over a decade ago. After teaching in the village for several months, some families invited her to visit. However, they seemed hesitant to extend another invitation. Eventually, someone explained to her that she didn't know when it was time to...