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The Supreme Court Is Eroding the Rights of Public School Students. Brett Kavanaugh Could Make Things Even Worse.
According to Justin Driver, the author of 'The Schoolhouse Gate', the Supreme Court continues to infringe on the rights of school children. Kavanaugh will make matters worse.
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The Harvard Discrimination Lawsuit Could Change College Admissions As We Know It
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Why There’s So Much Inconsistency In School Shooting Data
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Kids Aren’t Learning These Vital Skills In Schools And It’s Hurting Us All.
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The Scientific Case Against Serious Preschools
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Can Schools Stop Giving Kids So Much Crap?
My kids come home with stickers, pencils, stamps, balloons, and other such crap for good grades or good behavior. Positive reinforcement is great. This isn't.
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American Kids Aren't Getting the Language Education They Deserve
Only 20 percent of K-12 students in the U.S. are enrolled in a foreign language class. Why aren't American parents outraged?
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