By Kerry McDonald There is a lot to be frustrated about as 2021 concludes. Some places are back in lockdown over rising coronavirus cases, while others are re-imposing previous restrictions and introducing new ones—including my city. But at this joyful time of the year, I choose to be optimistic and focus on all the good things happening right now, particularly in the … [Read more...] about 4 Positive Education Trends to End 2021
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This Microschool Network Is Booming as Families Flee Government-Run Schools
By Kerry McDonald When Jessica Gregory and her husband moved from the Washington, D.C. area in 2020 to a suburban community north of Boston, they expected to find a school for their children that was similar in quality to the one they left behind. They were disappointed to discover that classroom and behavioral management consumed much of the school day, and a rigid … [Read more...] about This Microschool Network Is Booming as Families Flee Government-Run Schools
Why College Degrees Are Losing Their Value
By Peter Clark The concept of inflation (the depreciation of purchasing power of a specific currency) applies to other goods besides money. Inflation is related to the Law of Supply and Demand. As the supply of a commodity increases, the value decreases. Conversely, as the good becomes more scarce, the value of the commodity increases. This same concept is also applicable to … [Read more...] about Why College Degrees Are Losing Their Value
We’ve Only Just Begun to See the Benefits of the New Surge in Homeschooling
By Alice Salles Parents across America were caught unprepared for the mass closure of government schools in 2020. Soon after, however, many decided they and their children had had enough of the status quo. Now at a crossroads, will they choose reform or repudiation? The wave of ill-advised school shutdowns last year compelled tens of thousands of parents to rethink their … [Read more...] about We’ve Only Just Begun to See the Benefits of the New Surge in Homeschooling
Burned Out Teachers Are Launching Their Own Schools Instead of Abandoning Their Passion—and Succeeding
By Kerry McDonald Teachers across the country are feeling burned out and depleted, particularly as school coronavirus policies and staffing shortages make their jobs more difficult. According to a survey by the RAND Corporation, almost one-quarter of teachers planned to leave the profession in 2021, and teachers experienced higher rates of work-related stress and depression … [Read more...] about Burned Out Teachers Are Launching Their Own Schools Instead of Abandoning Their Passion—and Succeeding