Education Politics, Practices, and Analysis

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?

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.

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.

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

This article examines Catholic schools and the role of a Catholic school teacher in imparting moral values. Our children, as agents of change, can improve society with an outpouring of moral virtues.

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.

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

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.

Society now values education more than ever, with more and more people choosing to pursue a higher education. Have you ever wondered which countries have the most educated people? Read this article to find out.

Today, local school budgets are still under pressure so businesses and volunteers can help with support. It takes a whole village to raise a child, so do your part to raise successful students.

This article lists the advantages and disadvantages of school uniforms.

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.

Moral values for students are missing in our educational curriculum today. This hub suggests moral virtues such as love, honesty, hard work, and compassion which should be taught in all schools.

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

This article looks at the main arguments for and against using physical means of punishment in schools. Here are both the pros and the cons of the debate.