Russlynn Ali, the CEO of the XQ Institute, is responsible for overseeing the ‘Super School Project’, a competition with a budget of more than $100 million aimed at revolutionizing high schools in the United States. In her role as the …
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Son Lam’s life took a turn when he encountered a visitor at his local junior high school four years ago. At the time, Son was a quiet student who had recently immigrated with his family from Vietnam. It was during …
In an era where policymakers at the state level are increasingly supporting merit-based financial aid programs for college, there is still a small federal program that ensures that disadvantaged students are not forgotten. The Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) program …
Since 1910, the Boy Scouts have been a symbol of values such as honesty, self-reliance, and serving others. Consider the iconic Scout paintings by Norman Rockwell. However, over the past decade, Scouting has faced a different set of ideals: the …
Last week, members of Congress introduced bills that aim to protect teenagers who are seeking employment from the exploitative practices of door-to-door sales organizations. These companies have been known to employ high-pressure recruiting tactics and subject young workers to poor …
Twenty-five years after the prohibition of strict racial quotas in higher education, the U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments on whether race can still be a factor in achieving diversity in college admissions. Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Anthony M. …
One week after Secretary of Education Rod Paige faced extensive criticism for his comments about religion and public schools, officials from the Department of Education have released transcripts of an interview to prove that his remarks were mischaracterized. The department …
Two years ago, Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani revealed a proposal to entrust the city’s police force with the responsibility of school security. His goal was to align the school system with the significant decline in crime in the city, and …
In Newville, Pennsylvania, Big Spring High School held its first annual fair to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving. The event was almost coming to an end as students had already participated in various activities. They picked …