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Charter schools are public schools, too | Opinion
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Charter schools are public schools, too | Opinion

July 19, 2026

Laurel Niles, Sara Hassler


Charter schools are public schools, too | Opinion

Public charter schools and traditional district schools are both part of Florida's public education system. Unlike private schools, charter schools cannot charge tuition or exclude students at will. The authors argue that offering families different public school models strengthens public education.

Five Tips for Teachers on Bringing Homer to High Schoolers
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Five Tips for Teachers on Bringing Homer to High Schoolers

July 17, 2026

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Five Tips for Teachers on Bringing Homer to High Schoolers

Goodkin: The Odyssey and its hero, who does not behave in ways that conform with our modern understanding of heroism, is more relevant than ever.

The Ancient Texts That Teach You to Be Human
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The Ancient Texts That Teach You to Be Human

July 16, 2026

Elias Wachtel


The Ancient Texts That Teach You to Be Human

Reading the classics is a kind of learning that helps you become someone.

School Vouchers Get Green Light in Wyoming
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School Vouchers Get Green Light in Wyoming

July 09, 2026

Aaron Saiger


School Vouchers Get Green Light in Wyoming

The Wyoming Supreme Court overturned an injunction against a state law that allows public funds to be used for private schools.

Lander Homeschooler Wins ‘Ultimate Civics Showdown,’ $150,000 Scholarship
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Lander Homeschooler Wins ‘Ultimate Civics Showdown,’ $150,000 Scholarship

July 01, 2026

Dale Killingbeck


Lander Homeschooler Wins ‘Ultimate Civics Showdown,’ $150,000 Scholarship

A 17-year-old Lander homeschooler who beat out 8,000 other students in what was billed as the “Ultimate Civics Showdown” stood beside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on national TV on Tuesday. Miriam Washut won a $150,000 scholarship in the effort.

Claiming the Moral High Ground for Character Education
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Claiming the Moral High Ground for Character Education

June 25, 2026

Annika Hernandez


Claiming the Moral High Ground for Character Education

New book offers primer on the cultivation of virtue at classical schools

Latin Is Not Dead Yet. Here’s How We Keep It Alive
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Latin Is Not Dead Yet. Here’s How We Keep It Alive

June 01, 2026

Charlie Friedman,


Latin Is Not Dead Yet. Here’s How We Keep It Alive

Student’s View: Presenting Latin as an equity tool rather than a classical tradition can change curricula and who sees themselves as a Latin student.

Trump is changing how people pay for school. Here's what you should know
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Trump is changing how people pay for school. Here's what you should know

June 01, 2026

Tami Luhby, Sunlen Serfaty, Curt Merrill and Tal Yellin,


Trump is changing how people pay for school. Here's what you should know

President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending cuts package, the “big, beautiful bill” passed by Congress last summer, has brought and will continue to bring changes to paying for education. From expenses for K-12 to higher education loan repayment options and more, many of the shifts take effect soon. Here’s a guide to make sure you’re ready.

The Benefits of an Afternoon at the Art Museum
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The Benefits of an Afternoon at the Art Museum

May 31, 2026

Beth Herman


The Benefits of an Afternoon at the Art Museum

Educators and psychologists have long recognized the benefits of art creation as part of a child’s education. But simply spending time among great works of art can be even more rewarding. That’s why I invite you to skip the pool or park one Saturday afternoon and take your kids to an art museum instead.

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