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Is 'equity' the enemy of excellence?
The "exodus of families from traditional public-school districts is a warning message," writes Jessica Levin on EdPost. Focusing...

Joanne Jacobs
Oct 4, 20223 min read
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Come to school, win a car
I won a gold trophy for perfect attendance in fourth grade. My teacher had won it in a dance contest at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami...

Joanne Jacobs
Oct 3, 20222 min read
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Louisiana eyes requiring summer school for struggling readers
Louisiana students not reading at grade level in K-4 would be required to attend summer school -- or repeat a grade -- under a proposal...

Joanne Jacobs
Oct 2, 20222 min read
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Girls want to compete -- and win -- but it's hard to beat trans athletes
It's unfair to let biological males compete in girls' track and field events, whatever their gender identity, argued four female...

Joanne Jacobs
Oct 1, 20222 min read
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