Education Politics, Practices, and Analysis

Gay-Straight Alliances exist to give kids a safe space. Outing them to parents, even for the simple reason of joining the club as an ally, is unsafe.

The argument for and against the installation of metal detectors in schools is growing. This article shares both sides and takes a look at the school environment around this issue.

Our education system is outdated for many reasons. One huge issue is the subject of tenure. The practice allows incompetent teachers to continue doing a hideous job and get paid for it.

This article looks at the main arguments for and against in the debate over the question of should corporal in schools be allowed.

This article lists the advantages and disadvantages of school uniforms.

Did you know the United States holds many of the world's records for school shootings? Or that our first school shooting took place in 1764? Learn this and much more with this in depth article.

Public education might be the last resort for children of color to constructively assimilate into American society, but there is an enormous disjoint looming over America’s educational itinerary.

Education reform in America is focusing on bad teachers, teacher's unions and merit pay. But are teachers the main cause of educational failure in America?

In an age where parents are increasingly shirking their responsibilities in bringing up children, it is the teacher's responsibility to assist in developing the moral values of students.

Among the many methods people have talked about for protecting our children from guns, gun owners are saying “arm our teachers.” But is this a good idea?

One of the most significant controversies which has emerged in education has to do with cell phones. More specifically…should cell phones be allowed in school? There are pros and cons to both sides.

The principle of a meritocratic school system is often applied to Scotland; to what extent can this be claimed or supported?

Public education is meant to impose conformity on the young and to give the state power over them. However, the purpose of free education is to empower the individual.

Going back to a curriculum that's two decades old is not fair to our kids.

Don't add a handgun - and its safety issues - to a teacher's already substantial list of duties and things to remember.

Is there any place for intelligent design or creationism in science classrooms?