From a taxpayer’s perspective, investing in early childhood education is worthwhile. Nobel laureate economist James Heckman found that public dollars spent on early childhood education yield a 7-10% annual return, thanks to increased earnings and reduced spending on healthcare, criminal justice, and remedial education.
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The Amy Wax Inflection Point for ‘Elite’ Higher Education | Opinion
Americanism, censorious leftism, and cultural radicalism for longer than I have been alive. The moral rot is, and always has been, particularly acute at Ivy League or otherwise putatively “elite” institutions.
The Amy Wax Inflection Point for ‘Elite’ Higher Education
To call this spectacle “Orwellian” would risk understatement.
New education alternative opens in Wallingford, a space for children and parents
An education alternative known as The Hub is providing a different education option for families with young children along with a special place for parents in need of a break. The center held its grand opening on Thursday.
Oklahoma Board of Education meeting raises questions about access, transparency
A showdown between state legislators and the State Board of Education entered a fourth month as the board chose again to not hold an executive session
A Path to Wellbeing in Education and Beyond
Learn how SEL and mindfulness can transform schools, building emotional resilience, compassion, and collaboration for a more harmonious society.
Education Week’s Guide to the 2024 Election
The presidential race isn’t the only one on ballots this November that could have major implications for K-12 schools.
Biden’s education secretary defends record amid string of setbacks
They’ve been basically in crisis management mode for the majority of the past three and a half years,” Barack Obama’s education secretary said.
Chicago Board of Education to vote on keeping all CPS schools open amid talks of ousting CEO Martinez
The Chicago Board of Education will meet Thursday night to vote on whether to keep all CPS schools open. The meeting comes amid talks of ousting the Chicago Public Schools CEO, Pedro Martinez. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teacher’s Union have asked Martinez to resign amid contentious contract talks,
Group Tasked with Exploring Charter School Fraud Extends Guidance to Include Public Education Audits
Creation of the task force followed a multi-million dollar San Diego County fraud case involving charter schools.