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 …
The present year witnessed the implementation of the Common Core State Standards across all grades in Kanoelani Elementary School, located in Waipio on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. This introduction of the common core curriculum aligns with the school’s …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In a significant development, a House subcommittee recently approved a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution with the aim of safeguarding religious expression on public property, specifically student-initiated prayers in public schools. The 8-4 vote, along party lines, by the …
In an unusual occurrence, state lawmakers recently gathered in Tallahassee, Florida for a special session. However, a worn-out portable classroom placed in the Capitol courtyard served as a stark reminder of their purpose. The portable, which is over four decades …
Scientists in the field of intelligence theory have engaged in a lengthy debate about whether a person’s intelligence is primarily influenced by their genetic makeup or their upbringing. However, this debate has become more complex in recent years due to …