Public education is imperiled by the opportunist narratives that surround the economic crisis. These corporate-backed narratives are false. The truth is there is plenty of money and corporations and financial institutions have never been more profitable nor had so much capital. They have also never been more powerful and this includes the power to both …
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Make a Donation to Help Our Local Special Education High School Students
Our high school special education students are on the verge of vocational greatness! These students, many of whom struggle with significant disabilities, passionately run a café that serves the school community. They have the unique pride and self-respect that comes with doing work that has both social capital and genuine, meaningful service to others. They …
Help Improve The Nutrition of Local High School Students
Nutritious foods can be more delicious and exciting than any junk food! That’s the message we want to teach high school students through our fantastic student-run cafe. Fruits, yogurt, even raw vegetables and greens make wonderful after-school refreshers when they are made into smoothies. The Life Skills program at our school has run a …
No Child Left Behind and Special Education Explained
NCLB: Principles and Mandates for Special Education NCLB is the most recent reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Since its passage, it has dramatically expanded the role of the federal government in education, demanded accountability of schools, and provided guidelines for meeting accountability standards. The law requires all students to reach proficiency …