Listeners from Minnesota, along with nation-wide followers of Sarah Lahm and her muckraking blog, Bright Lights Small City, already know about the Lazy Lucy controversy
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Censorship and Its Lessons, Banned Books and Diversity
I begin with a story from my own education… Listen here — track 2 Skip to resources Censorship and its Lessons I grew up in
From Strollers to College Applications: Homeless Children’s Playtime Project
It is well-documented that play is essential for children’s cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being both at home and at school. In addition, play can help
DC’s Public Ed Ombudsman: Responding, Educating, Advocating
Joyanna Smith began serving as DC’s Ombudsman for Public Education in early 2014, after years in which the office was not filled. The office just
NC Teacher’s Struggle for Justice
Update 9/11: Note from Don Phipps, Superintendent of Beaufort County Schools, added below. The Education Town Hall is following a story developing in Washington, North
“Heal Our Schools” Update
Filmmaker Laurie Gabriel, creator of “Heal Our Schools” documentary (formerly “Hear Our Teachers”), published a notice on Craigs’ List asking for teacher critics. Three of
Education Town Hall Forum 