Category Archives: school curriculum

Preschool Doesn’t Improve Test Scores: Why That’s Good, by John Groden

Preschool attendance does not actually improve standardized test scores. This recent finding seems to fly in the face of decades of research, advocacy, and common sense. It also calls into question the billions of dollars that federal, state, and local … Continue reading

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The Fight for (and against) Implicit Bias Training by Claire Bufalino

Racism – unconscious bias – implicit bias – critical race theory – anti-racism – anti-anti-racism. Everyone has something to say about these terms and where they belong in our culture. Implicit bias has become the most recent idea to suffer … Continue reading

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School’s Out: The Importance of Time Spent Outdoors During the School Day, by Kathleen McGivney

  Our usual way of life was upended during the pandemic. People stayed home from work and school and found themselves looking for anything to do. For many, the answer was simple – go outside. There is evidence that exposure to … Continue reading

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