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Parents play a crucial role in their children’s education, serving as their first teachers and lifelong champions.
This category explores the partnership between parents and educators in supporting children’s learning and development.
Articles in this category cover a range of topics, including fostering a supportive home environment for learning, promoting parental involvement in education, and nurturing critical thinking skills in children.
Whether you’re a parent looking for guidance on how to support your child’s education or an educator seeking to strengthen the home-school partnership, our articles aim to provide practical tips and insights to help families navigate the educational journey together.
In the midst of an educational drought impacting many communities, especially minority groups, insightful voices like Dr. Pius Kamau highlight both challenges and emerging opportunities within the U.S. education system. Despite setbacks caused by fluctuating policies and resource inequities, recent improvements in Colorado’s elementary and middle school students’ mathematics and literacy test scores signal a …
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Across the globe, education stands as a pillar for building futures and breaking cycles of poverty. However, recent steep cuts to education aid threaten to unravel this foundation for millions of children. Organizations like UNICEF, Save the Children, and the Global Partnership for Education warn that billions of dollars slashed from education budgets do not …
As parents increasingly seek to shape their children’s educational and moral journeys, understanding and exercising ParentPower becomes essential. In today’s complex educational landscape, parents must be well-equipped to advocate for their family’s values, especially when confronting curriculum challenges related to religious beliefs or sensitive topics such as gender identity. Grounded in a robust legal framework …
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The start of a new academic year calls for renewed commitment to education and community engagement. In the heart of New York City, Village Preservation’s Children’s Education Initiative enters its 35th year with a mission to deepen students’ appreciation of the built environment and rich history of their neighborhoods. By transforming local streets and landmarks …
Global education funding faces steep reductions, threatening the futures of millions of children worldwide. UNICEF recently revealed that aid to education is expected to fall by $3.2 billion, a 24% decrease by 2026, pushing an additional 6 million children out of school. This alarming trend has drastic implications not only for access but also for …
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As schools continue to navigate the evolving landscape of education in 2025, understanding the perspectives of both educators and parents remains crucial. Recent focus groups reveal a nuanced picture of satisfaction, challenges, and growing concerns in K-12 public education. While parents of younger children express higher confidence in their local schools, teachers report alarming issues …
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Global budget cuts in education threaten to push approximately 6 million additional children out of school by the end of the upcoming year. This alarming forecast stems from a sharp 24% decrease in Official Development Assistance (ODA) for education, equating to a $3.2 billion reduction compared to 2023 funding levels. Particularly vulnerable are children in …
Global education funding is experiencing significant cuts that threaten to exclude an additional six million children from schooling by 2026, warns UNICEF. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need to protect vulnerable learners, particularly those living in crisis zones, and to advocate for sustainable and equitable financial support for education worldwide. UNICEF Highlights Impact of …
Facing an unprecedented challenge, global education systems are bracing for a severe funding shortfall that could deprive 6 million additional children of schooling by 2026. This alarming trend, highlighted by the latest UNICEF report, underscores a growing crisis where financial constraints threaten to derail the academic paths of millions, especially vulnerable populations in humanitarian settings. …
Financial difficulties experienced by adults weave a complex web of influence that extends deeply into the lives of their children. Beyond the immediate economic hardships, these struggles subtly shape children’s emotional health, academic performance, and future aspirations. Understanding these hidden costs is essential for empowering families and educators alike to mitigate their impact and nurture …