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PRI’s Lance Izumi on The Great Classroom Collapse
/in Education, Featured, Learning Curve, News, Podcast /by Editorial StaffLance Izumi delves into his latest book, “The Great Classroom Collapse: Teachers, Students, and Parents Expose the Collapse of Learning in America’s Schools”. He discusses why, despite decades of education reforms and vast spending, many American students remain underprepared in critical subjects like reading and math.
Learning From California: Policy Lessons From Golden State Exodus
/in Featured, News, Podcast Hubwonk /by Editorial StaffJoe Selvaggi speaks with Tim Anaya of the Pacific Research Institute about his new book, The California Left Coast Survivor’s Guide, exploring insights and lessons on how Massachusetts can stay competitive.
Is Massachusetts at a Turning Point – 10 Data Points That Give Me Pause
/in Blog: Economy, Economic Opportunity, Featured, News /by Eileen McAnnenyMassachusetts tops the charts in many studies. Best public education system, great quality of life and its highly educated population come to mind. More recently, there have been several statistics that may provide early warnings that the Bay State may be facing some headwinds. Any one of these stats by itself is not cause for alarm. Rather, it is the totality of them that is a red flag for me. The following data points bear watching and indicate the need to adopt new economic growth strategies. 1. The legislature’s languid approach to economic development, as evidenced by the delay in passing an economic development bill, indicates to investors, entrepreneurs and others considering Massachusetts as a business situs that economic vitality […]
From Stress to Success: How Daniella Transformed Her Son’s Learning with ESA Funds
/in Education, Featured, News /by Editorial StaffThis week on Homeschooling Journeys Curious Mike talks with Daniella Moreci-Pack, an Arizona mom utilizing her state’s Education Savings Account (ESA) to homeschool her son with ADHD. Daniella shares how she spends ESA funds on special needs therapies, curriculum products, and in-person enrichment activities like karate and dance classes. She explores key themes, including the flexibility of homeschooling, the initial anxiety of leaving traditional schooling, and the common shift from structured schedules to more child-led learning. Daniella also discusses navigating ESA red tape, as new rules add bureaucratic hurdles. Tune in to hear highlights of Daniella’s approach and resilience in overcoming these challenges to give her child a personalized education.
AFC’s Denisha Allen on School Choice & Black Minds Matter
/in Education, Featured, Learning Curve, News, Podcast /by Editorial StaffDenisha shares her journey and the motivations behind founding Black Minds Matter, a national movement dedicated to celebrating Black excellence and promoting high-quality educational options for Black students. She delves into the politics of urban school reform, highlighting the challenges posed by race and class-based achievement gaps and the political influence of teachers’ unions.