Homeschooling and special needs: do they mix? Every child is unique and deserves high-quality education tailored to their needs. Homeschooling is a great way to give them that. But what if your child has needs that are a little more “special?” Does that bar you from homeschooling? On the podcast today, Melvin is talking
Rural schools are often tiny—sometimes with only a dozen students per school—but they produce some of the most brilliant kids in America. Do small classrooms and close-knit communities offer something big public schools could never offer? Our guest today, Robert Mitchell, is a rural school teacher and college professor. In his small Colorado school,
This past weekend, Noah Webster Educational Foundation (NWEF) hosted a professional development summit for Virginia school board members with conservative values, which featured notable speakers like Governor Glenn Youngkin. Over 50 school board members and candidates from across Virginia gathered on March 3-4 to learn how to best represent their constituents from several education advocates
All teachers know how stressful the classroom can be. What’s really difficult is knowing what to do about it. It’s 2023, and you’re probably wondering how you can start taking better care of yourself. With all the work and stress that teaching brings, especially in today’s world, it’s no wonder you’re a little tired
Is history dead? Or is it an important key to the future success of our children and country? Recently, Virginia’s Board of Education decided to revise the history and social study standards for public school students. This generated both praise and backlash, and Jillian Balow, our guest today on The State of Education, is
The local school board. For many Americans, this body of policymakers is somewhat mysterious, with an ill-defined purpose and a vague connection to local schools. What exactly does a school board do, anyway? And an even more critical question: Why should any ordinary citizen run for a position on the school board? Well, you’ve come
It’s no secret that school boards matter, and that’s why we need good school board members like YOU! Local school boards effect change in powerful ways by using their familiarity with the environ to directly affect students in their area. Balancing differing viewpoints, challenging political landscapes, and complex issues, make this role challenging. Nevertheless,
Hey teachers! We appreciate all you do - from early morning set-up to days full of snotty noses and constant questions to late nights full of grading. Teachers, you face a lot of challenges now too not just with balancing responsibilities but also with today's ever-shifting environment. How can you teach kids most effectively
2022 has been a year of tremendous growth for Noah Webster Educational Foundation. But 2023 is looking even better! As a young nonprofit, joining the national grassroots movement to improve our schools has been rewarding. Collaborating with you has allowed us, as a small but growing voice in society, to chip away at the
Grandparents, we appreciate you. In a child's life, grandparents hold a special role. In some families, grandparents serve as primary caregivers. Others pitch in with school pick-ups. And others may live on the other side of the country, but still engage in a huge way via virtual communication. Whatever your role may be, as
