Education Reform

Why Kids Hate Reading: An Addict's Perspective

Strictness in school literature requirements and lack of breadth and in permitted genres to choose from for said requirement is one of the biggest problems with education in America.
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Who Is Charlotte Danielson and Why Does She Decide How Teachers Are Evaluated?

Teachers are being told that while there is no official lesson plan design, they better follow the recommended one if they expect to pass the upcoming evaluations.
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We Teach Racism, Sexism and Discrimination in Schools

During my first year as a high school history teacher, teaching predominantly urban and minority students, I came to one profound epiphany: I teach white history to black kids.
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Lawmakers Object To Funding Islamic School, But Offer Vouchers To Christian Schools

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How Schools Are Killing Creativity

Our methodologies in schools are demolishing creativity. Students have lost their capacity of creation simply because our teaching methods don't stimulate innovation and free-thinking.
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Schumer's Role in "Race to the Top": Is the Fix In?

For months, rumors have circulated Chuck Schumer has received assurances from the administration that New York will receive a "round one" grant -- as much as $350 million for the cash-strapped state.
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