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After the Rainbow: A Cautionary Tale of Chemistry and Carelessness

The “Rainbow Flame Experiment” is a visually stunning demonstration often used to capture students’ interest in chemistry. By burning metal…

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AI Impact on Special Education

Twenty years ago, my mornings as a special education teacher began with balancing stacks of thick files, handwritten notes, and…

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Linda McMahon’s 50-State Education Tour

Education Secretary Linda McMahon has launched an ambitious 50-state tour, billed as a push to “Return Education to the States,”…

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Reaching students who drop out means not ignoring those who age out

Of the two roads leading away from high school – one with a high school diploma, the other without –…

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The AI Digital Campus Tour: How AI is Shaping College Visits for Today’s Families

College visits have long been a rite of passage for high school juniors and seniors—a chance to walk the quad,…

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Why 9th Grade Science Labs See the Most Accidents and What Schools Can Do About It

The data is clear: 9th grade science labs experience more accidents than any other level in high school. Whether it’s…

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The Modern Mandate for School Incident Reporting

In every school across the country, incidents happen—whether it’s a student falling on the playground, a fight in the hallway,…

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How Dissections in Science Classrooms Are Evolving

In the corner of a high school biology lab, the familiar scent of formaldehyde once signaled the start of a…

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Cybersecurity in Education: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

In an era of virtual learning, cloud platforms, and AI-driven classrooms, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s an…

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More Power to Teachers, More Connection with Parents: Our Communications Success Story

Until last year, our district relied on a legacy platform for sharing school-related information. We eventually recognized the significant limitations…

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