The recent ruling by the Supreme Court declaring the race-conscious admissions programs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Harvard University as unconstitutional marks a significant departure from decades of precedent on the use of race in college admissions. Not only does this decision have profound implications for how the country interprets …
Switching from driving a stick-shift car to an automatic one was a change I didn’t mind, as I relinquished control of gear-changing to a machine. However, when spell checkers became available, it was a different story. I didn’t want a mechanical device constantly correcting my typing and changing words like “hte” to “the.” Being a …
The majority of my colleagues are highly educated individuals who have limited exposure to individuals like me – someone who grew up in foster care, with parents who were felons and addicts. The only time they encounter someone with a similar background is when they volunteer at homeless shelters or group homes. Whenever the topic …
Editor’s Note: Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer answer questions about children’s education from readers every Tuesday. Have a question? Email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, Our 14-year-old daughter, whom I’ll refer to as “Pam,” is currently experiencing a difficult time. Last week, I discovered her in tears while looking at a photo of …
Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer answer questions from parents about their children’s education. Have a question? Email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, My third grader despises reading, and we were all looking forward to a break this summer when he wouldn’t have to read every night and we wouldn’t …
Editor’s Note: Every week, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer have taken questions from parents about their kids’ education. This is the last article in the “Homeroom” series. Dear Abby and Brian, This year has been extraordinarily challenging emotionally, but now that a much-needed summer break is finally here, I am beginning to feel concerned about …
In the midst of the Delta variant surge, the focus has been on getting children back into the classroom. However, the question arises of what happens once they are there. As the past 18 months have taken a toll on education, teachers now find themselves racing against time to address the learning loss caused by …
Last December, I found myself standing outside my car on a quiet street in West Baltimore, clutching a “Thinking of you” card. Alongside the elation and relief that typically accompanies the holiday season for teachers, I carried a heavy burden for one student. This student had been incredibly quiet during virtual classes, and when I …
Federico Ardila-Mantilla, a mathematician from Colombia, had a unique journey to academic success. Despite being an underperforming student in high school, he applied to MIT and was accepted on scholarship. His time at MIT was intellectually stimulating, but he often felt isolated due to his introversion and being part of a minority group. This experience …
Last semester was undoubtedly challenging, but this one has proven to be even more difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the United States’ inadequate response, has forced parents and teachers to make unpleasant decisions regarding their children’s education. However, the recent emergence of the highly contagious Omicron variant has brought a new level of chaos …