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Access to Devices at School Increases, But Do Parents Have a Veto?

January 9, 2019 By Shane Vander Hart

Shane Vander Hart: As schools expand their network connectivity and access to devices for students are they respecting parents who say no to additional screen time?

Denis Ahern (1950-2019)

January 8, 2019 By Shane Vander Hart

Denis Ahern, a retired educator who went by the pen name Denis Ian and was a frequent contributor at Truth in American Education, has passed away.

The Teacher Union’s War on Parents

January 7, 2019 By Denis Ian and Michelle Moore

Denis Ian and Michelle Moore: Both national unions … the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association … reaffirmed their commitment to radical activism.

New Mexico to Stop Using PARCC

January 3, 2019 By Shane Vander Hart

Newly minted New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered the state’s department of education to stop using PARCC.

Court Overturns New Jersey’s PARCC Graduation Requirement

January 2, 2019 By Shane Vander Hart

A state appellate court ruled unanimously on Monday against the New Jersey Department of Education’s requirement that students pass two assessments before they graduate.

Childhood Is Taking A Beating

December 28, 2018 By Denis Ian and Michelle Moore

Denis Ian and Michelle Moore: Childhood is taking a beating … pounded by ill-intentioned adults who seem in a special hurry to disease it with a certain regimentation.

Why Are Common Core Critics Against Personalized Learning?

December 20, 2018 By Shane Vander Hart

Shane Vander Hart: There are several reasons why Common Core opponents are taking up the fight against personalized learning, here are seven reasons I oppose it.

Shocker Education is the Worst Industry at Cybersecurity

December 19, 2018 By Shane Vander Hart

SecurityScorecard, a New York City-based IT security company, said that the education industry is the worst at cybersecurity compared to 17 major industries.

Education Reformers Don’t Really Listen

December 18, 2018 By Shane Vander Hart

Rick Hess observes and parents who have attended feedback sessions can confirm: Education reformers don’t listen, especially to criticism.

Harvard Freshman Points Out Huge Flaw in K-12 Education System

December 18, 2018 By Shane Vander Hart

“Original research is a pillar of any well-rounded education, and it points to a huge flaw in our education system that humanities research and writing are not more emphasized in high school.”