As the American workday remains essentially unchanged, the traditional school day ends long before most parents clock out. This gap—often…
In the 1980s, the term latchkey kid became part of the American lexicon—evoking images of children returning to empty homes…
When the final school bell rings, the learning doesn’t have to end. Across the country, school hallways and classrooms stay…
There’s something magical about a school bus pulling into the zoo on a sunny summer morning or a child skipping…
Every summer, I send my students off with a smile, a high five, and a list of recommended reads—not just…
In the wake of renewed immigration enforcement under President Trump’s administration, undocumented students across the United States are entering the…
For generations, the words “summer school” triggered groans from students and carried the stigma of academic failure. But today, that…
As we approach the end of the 2024-2025 school year, it’s time to celebrate an extraordinary group of young individuals—the…
In the modern classroom, every minute counts. Attendance isn’t just a bureaucratic task; it’s a foundational measure of student engagement…
Today’s students are facing a reality that would be unimaginable just a generation ago. Social pressures are no longer confined…