Merit-based admission means choosing students by achievement. What colleges count as merit, what the 2023 ruling changed, and where tests and legacy stand.
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What Is Education Reform? Theory, Practice, and Impact
by Jeanne Allen4 minutes readDiscover what education reform means, explore successful models, and learn how innovative schools and policies are transforming student outcomes in the US.
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Navigating State Testing Amid Shifting Federal Winds
4 minutes readAs classrooms prepare for state testing season, evolving national education policy raises new questions about purpose, power, and progress.
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E-Rate Comments: How Schools Can Make Their Case
6 minutes readE-Rate comments from schools can shape the FCC’s review. Local costs, provider choices, and budget consequences can strengthen the public record.
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E-Rate and School Filtering: Closing the Safety Gap
6 minutes readE-Rate and school filtering are closely connected. Districts need strong technical protections, clear local policies, and realistic expectations.
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E-Rate at a Crossroads: What Schools Need to Know
6 minutes readE-Rate helps schools afford reliable connectivity. As the FCC weighs major changes, educators have until October 13, 2026, to share their experiences.
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How the Trade War Is Rewriting School Budgets
4 minutes readAs tariffs rise under the Trump administration’s 2025 trade agenda, U.S. school districts are grappling with unexpected budget pressures.
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Ohio Proposes Statewide Ban on Cell Phones in K–12 Schools
4 minutes readA new Ohio bill reignites the debate on student cell phone use—raising questions about learning, safety, and the evolving role of technology in education.
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Navigating State Testing Amid Shifting Federal Winds
4 minutes readAs classrooms prepare for state testing season, evolving national education policy raises new questions about purpose, power, and progress.
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School Choice, Funding Changes, and Antisemitism Policies Shake Up U.S....
5 minutes readPresident Trump has issued orders to transform U.S. education, promoting school choice, altering funding, and combating antisemitism in schools.
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The Merit vs. Diversity Admissions Debate
10 minutes readMerit-based admission means choosing students by achievement. What colleges count as merit, what the 2023 ruling changed, and where tests and legacy stand.
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The Case for Dismantling DEI Offices in Education: A Call...
4 minutes readThe case for dismantling DEI offices in education is a call for action. It is time to move away from ineffective and divisive approaches and towards solutions.
