Current gifted program selection often overlooks ADHD students due to rigid criteria like standardized tests. This article explores how such systems miss unique talents.
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Safeguarding Campus Safety: When Child Protection Conflicts with School Governance
This article explores the importance of school board member background checks, discusses the community challenges posed by individuals with child abuse histories in education leadership, and offers actionable solutions to protect student safety.
Special Education, Autism, Teaching Assistant: Taking the First Step into the World of Autism Spectrum Children
Discover the challenges and rewards of working in special education as a teaching assistant, with a focus on autism spectrum children. Learn how to prepare for this meaningful role.
UC San Diego Expansion Plan: Challenges and Opportunities for K-12 Education
UC San Diego’s ambitious plan to expand its student population to 56,000 by 2040 represents a transformative moment for higher education. This development will also have significant implications for K-12 education, offering challenges and opportunities for schools preparing students for this new academic landscape.
School Board Controversy: Balancing Safety and Accountability in Education
Recent protests in Maine highlight concerns over individuals with violent criminal records serving on school boards. This issue raises questions about background checks, community rights, and student safety.
Campus Learning Revolution: Leveraging Study Groups and Discord Communities for K12 Success
Discover how study groups and Discord communities, as seen at the University of Houston, are transforming K12 education by fostering collaboration, boosting learning outcomes, and cultivating essential future skills.
Initial Teaching Alphabet: A 70s Educational Experiment and Its Impact on Spelling Skills
The Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA), a 70s educational experiment, aimed to simplify reading but may have left lasting effects on students’ spelling skills. This article explores its benefits, drawbacks, and long-term implications.
Age Verification, VPN, and UK Law: Rethinking Youth Digital Education Beyond Borders
The UK’s age verification law aims to protect youth but has led to increased VPN usage, exposing limits of technical restrictions. Discover how this phenomenon can inspire better digital education strategies.
Education Courses, Extracurricular Learning, Resources: A Guide for High School Students
High school students can explore diverse education courses, extracurricular learning options, and resources to enhance their knowledge. From online platforms to local institutions, this guide offers practical tips for students to find the best resources tailored to their goals and needs.
How to Overcome Credit Deficiency and Graduate High School on Time
Struggling with credit deficiency in high school? Discover practical strategies for credit recovery, efficient time management, and alternative learning paths to ensure you graduate on time without missing out on essential high school experiences.
