This article explores the clash between a STEM teacher’s professional ideals and their academic supervisor’s administrative shortcomings in a South Chicago school, highlighting the adverse impacts on teaching quality, student safety, and the broader K-12 education system.
K-12 schools
Public Education at a Crossroads: How Public Schools Can Respond to Voucher Programs
As school voucher programs expand across the U.S., public schools face unprecedented challenges. This article explores the impact on education funding and innovative strategies for public schools to adapt.
Returning to the Source of Wisdom: The Decline of Classical Education and Reflections on Modern K-12 Education
This article explores the decline of classical education in the United States, analyzing its historical evolution, the impact of industrialization, and the rise of standardized testing. It reflects on integrating classical principles into modern K-12 education to nurture critical thinkers and culturally aware students.
Balancing Career and Technical Education and Traditional Academics: A Path Forward
This article explores strategies for balancing Career and Technical Education (CTE) with traditional academics within K-12 systems, analyzing district implementation models, and offering practical solutions for educators and policymakers.
When School Fundraising Meets Privilege: A Threat to Educational Equity
This article explores the fairness of K-12 schools linking privileges to donation amounts. Such practices risk deepening perceptions of economic disparity among students, while sending misleading values about the role of money in education.
Breaking the “Genius” Curse: Redefining Label Culture in K-12 Education
The widespread use of the “genius” label in the education system can create pressure and harm students. This article explores its negative impact and offers solutions for a more inclusive environment.
Unemployment Rate, Education Value, Academic Achievement: Rethinking K-12 Education in a High Unemployment Era
As unemployment rates rise, the gap between traditional education and real-world employability grows. This article explores the relevance of academic achievement in the K-12 education system and how its value might be redefined for future career challenges.
Unpaid Tuition and Accessing Transcripts: Navigating K-12 School Policies
Can students access transcripts with unpaid tuition? This article explores K-12 school policies, parental strategies, and solutions for students needing transcripts for PRC exam applications.
Building Bridges Between Education Research and Practice: Navigating Challenges in Accessing School Counselors
This article explores the systematic challenges education graduate students face when seeking interviews with K-12 school counselors for research assignments. It highlights the gap between academic research and educational practice, offering practical strategies to promote collaboration.
Funding and Per-Student Spending Transparency: Unveiling the Truth
This article explores how funding impacts per-student spending in K-12 schools, revealing issues tied to budget transparency and resource allocation.
