Claire Fiddian-Green: Education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty
Poverty does not have to equate to destiny.
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Ed DeLaney: The new attack on common schools
The transition from educating broadly to training for careers would call for a dramatic reconsideration of the purpose of public education.
Leah McGrath: More important than straight A’s
Somewhere in time, we separated morality and mindfulness from academics in schools.
John McDonald: Let’s expand the definition of ‘teacher’
We have to train data workers in skills like individual entrepreneurship, design thinking, software coding, blockchain, machine learning and the gig economy.
Deborah Hearn Smith: Here before the Mayflower ever arrived
It pains me to know a young person can graduate with honors from high school and not know the importance of anyone of non-European ancestry.
Dana Black: Black History Month education is for white folks, too
We have contributed at every level to make this nation what it is and you can’t ignore it because the ugly parts make you uncomfortable.
Una Osili: Misperceptions about inequality hamper debate
Many Americans hold overly optimistic beliefs concerning the current state of racial disparities.
Carey Hamilton: Why do we make it hard for working people to vote?
If voters demand sensible, responsible leadership, I’m optimistic we can overcome reflexive partisanship.
Kyle Hupfer: To increase the vote, let’s talk civics
We need to ensure that every student, before he or she enters adulthood and the rigors of daily life, has a basic understanding of our form of government.
Shariq Siddiqui: Let’s embrace real solutions for immigration woes
Most studies suggest that increased legal immigration will result in a positive impact on our economy.
Randall Shepard: Where will Indiana find news?
Our most promising institutions are locally based entities that are print-and-digital or broadcast-and-digital operations.
Andrew Ireland: Big Tech needs a public editor
To save these companies from themselves and earn back consumers’ trust, executives must look outside of Silicon Valley.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Let’s talk about teacher pay
Before we have any discussion about more state funding for teacher pay, we should discuss what schools are doing with the cash they’re currently getting.
Glenda Ritz: Get serious about funding public schools
The small-schools grant should be reinstated in the budget to provide student equity in programming for our children who live in rural communities.
Marshawn Wolley: Township schools must receive reform, too
Improving township districts doesn’t mean importing IPS solutions, but lessons can be learned from the reform work that has happened in that district.
Riley Parr: Small-government advocates need better sales pitch
The paradox of the left is that, in reality, its adherents are the proponents of trickle-down ideology.
Deborah Daniels: Striking the balance on campus sexual misconduct
Schools can—and should—vigorously protect the rights of victimized students while preserving due process for both accuser and accused.
Curt Smith: 10 ways to keep DCS from draining the state budget
Our problems are real, but our children are worth everything, including humble, fervent prayer.
Michael Leppert: When in doubt on social policy, start with economics
Passing a hate crimes law is a no-risk economic proposition for the state.
Christina Hale: Coats demonstrates integrity with report to Congress
Clearly, he should be commended for his willingness to step out in contradiction to the U.S. president that appointed him.