Running Public But Choosing Private

Running Public But Choosing Private

After shutting down Alexander City Public Schools (ACPS), one of the high school newspapers interviewed Superintendent Hutchings to confirm that he enrolled one of his two children at a private Catholic high school. At Bishop Ireton, students are learning in person two days a week while ACPS has zero in-person time. Hutchings called the decision “very personal.” Today we discuss who gets to make “personal decisions” and who doesn’t.

Empathy for Family Choices & Values on the Horizon

Empathy for Family Choices & Values on the Horizon

Have you noticed a change in reporting around homeschool education? Prompted by so many students learning at home & national concerns about systematic racism, news sources who are often critical of homeschool values are asking engaged questions and highlighting more positive perspectives on homeschooling. Check out this interesting turn of events on the blog.

The Less-Educated are Calling for a Better System

 The Less-Educated are Calling for a Better System

We rarely hear from those without a college education. Internet spaces & publications are filled with the musings of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher. Due to this, it’s important to listen whenever we hear from those with less formal education. Today is that chance…

The Secret Villain in "Nice White Parents"

The Secret Villain in "Nice White Parents"

The title seems to give it away - “Nice White Parents” - but, read between the lines, & you might find there’s a different group that’s also to blame. Read our brief analysis today on the blog.