Mark Zuckerberg is enjoying a successful and eventful summer. He’s been flaunting his physical fitness, engaging in martial arts, and even trolling Elon Musk. On top of that, his new Twitter clone, Threads, has gained over 100 million users in just a few days. People are genuinely interested in Zuckerberg’s achievements and are rooting for …
Eye on NY: Addressing the Crisis of Failing Schools New York takes the top spot in public-school spending, allocating $26,571 per student. This amount is a staggering 85% above the national average of $14,347. However, despite the massive investment, student achievement has hit an all-time low, as highlighted by Emily D’Vertola from the Empire Center. …
Recent data continues to debunk the Democrats’ claim that standardized tests are inherently discriminatory. Success Academy, following a groundbreaking study that showcased its superior educational methods compared to traditional public schools, has achieved outstanding results on New York’s state Regent exams. All 8th-grade students from Success Academy took multiple Regents exams, originally designed for 11th …
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, two incredibly wealthy computer enthusiasts with a combined net worth exceeding $300 billion, appear to be gearing up for a mixed-martial-arts cage match. The curious context behind this potential showdown stems from Facebook’s efforts to rival Twitter, a platform that Musk acquired for $44 billion in a fit of frustration …
During Black History Month in February, a high school teacher in South Carolina faced restrictions on teaching about systemic racism. Mary Wood, an experienced teacher at Chapin High School, included Ta-Nehisi Coates’ memoir “Between the World and Me” in her lesson plan on civil debate. However, students complained that the lesson made them feel uncomfortable …
Christopher Schroeder, an entrepreneur, investor, and father of two boys, shared with me how his views on childhood education changed after a conversation with the head of the National Cathedral Elementary School. His son Jack had been accepted to the school, but it was recommended that he wait a year to become emotionally and socially …
The belated and inadequate response to the wildfire smoke in New York City is a reminder of the need to be better prepared for such events. Despite warnings, the city failed to provide clear guidance or access to resources in a timely manner. Vulnerable New Yorkers were left to manage on their own while public …
Despite the efforts of policy makers over the last few decades, American schools are still struggling to provide all of their students with a quality education. Even before the pandemic caused widespread school closures, national data indicated that 30% of graduating seniors failed to reach basic levels of competency in reading, with 40% failing to …