If you’re under the age of 55 then there is a good chance Sesame Street was a part of your childhood. This is particularly true for those who didn’t have cable growing up. The diverse cast and inner-city backdrop pioneered children’s television and paved the way for similar programming to come later. Though Sesame Street…
In news that will likely shock no one, some wealthy parents have been using their money to game the college admission process. The FBI has charged around 50 people in connection with one of the biggest college admission scams ever prosecuted. This all started when the FBI caught the ring-leader of the scam, William Singer,…
At least once a month, I see some clip where someone with a camera stops random people on the street and tries to get them to answer “easy” questions about current events or our government. Inevitably a large number of people are unable to do this, and the audience has a good laugh at their…
Since the departure of Dr. Lewis Ferebee to Washington, D.C. public schools, Indianapolis Public Schools has been contemplating who will take his place. Aleesia Johnson has filled the role on an interim basis; however, IPS is now ready to find a permanent solution and they want help. Indianapolis Public Schools is turning to the public…
Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos is no stranger to being in the crossfire of Democrats. Typically, it’s because of her views or a controversial statement she said. But today, the conflict is a little more serious. Democrats are now claiming that DeVos is attempting to kill an investigation into her department. House and Senate…
Educating children is hard enough on its own, but it’s even harder when you teach in a high needs environment. Inner city teachers and administrators often complain about the obstacles and needs of their students and with good reason. Usually, those conversations go one of two directions: accepting that students will never have all of…
It’s February which means its Black History Month. It’s the time of the year in which we focus on the often-forgotten contributions of black Americans. Schools all over the country are rushing to cram lessons and programming into their schedule. This is a good thing, but sometimes the school’s black history and cultural celebrations can…
If you are an educated person above the age of thirty, chances are you had a traditional educational experience. Most of the time instruction was delivered with someone standing up front and talking to you and you following along at your desk. Though this style of teaching has worked in the past, there has been…
Teachers need to be competent in their subject area. Anyone teaching a particular subject should have a serviceable knowledge of said subject. This shouldn’t be a controversial idea, but unfortunately, it has become a sort of debate in education circles. This is mainly due to the way we assess whether or not a teacher knows…
Indianapolis Public Schools are in a state of flux. Former superintendent, Dr. Lewis Ferebee, has been picked to head Washington, D.C. schools leaving a void. The vacancy is currently filled by interim superintendent Aleesia Johnson, but the Indianapolis Public Schools commissioners have announced that they plan to hire a permanent replacement for Ferebee by May….