It is a known fact that some of the most common objections to public schools stem from some of the pros of public school education. Education’s pros can be hard to fathom at first glance, but once you hear them explained and understood, you will understand why people oppose them so strongly. Public Schools Help […]
Tech classes in public schools are a growing trend. A growing trend because more parents are choosing to enroll their children in these classes, the greater the need for such schools to be open on weekends and holidays so that parents can have a place where they can send their children to do the reading […]
Education Through Computers Technology has influenced and shaped the education of our young generations, and most schools and children are still trying to find the right balance between the two. Technology has brought with it the need for a more mobile learning style. In this series of articles we will be looking at the many […]
If you are one of the parents who has chosen to send your child to a public school in the United States, you will find that there are a number of pros and cons of standardized testing. In other words, there are a number of pros and cons of standardized testing that is there in […]
How Coronavirus Has Affected Schools The CDC has reported that there have been many cases of children acquiring the virus that causes coronavirus in schools, particularly from student-to-student contact. Many schools have already closed as a result of this outbreak and will likely close further as the virus continues to spread and infect more people. […]
The Purpose of Standardized Testing Just about every state has their own standardized tests to evaluate the learning of a child. This form of evaluation is typically used to help teachers and other school officials to see if they are meeting the standards set by the state. The standard testing in this case is done […]
Independent school districts cover the states of Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, […]
The Role of Private School Boards Private school board members are part of the supervisory chain. They oversee schools, maintain records, and answer queries from parents. It is important that you spend time at your child’s school and know how to get a hold of board members to tell them about your concerns. Private school […]
Finding Grants and Scholarships Getting college funding can be a time consuming and complicated task. The first thing you need to do is to look for grants and scholarships to help you pay for college, but if you get lucky enough, you may be able to obtain money from the government. There are many college […]
Government programs for public school funding fall into two main categories: Federal Aid to Local Unit School Districts Federal Aid to Local Unit School Districts, which means that funds come from the federal government and are distributed according to a complex formula based on a number of factors. The majority of states require local districts […]
