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Georgia’s school voucher program isn’t good for separation of church and state
Preliminary data shows the state funds designated for the program are going to religious-affiliated schools.
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New higher education accreditation organization is bad for business
If we accept the new accreditation body as the “anti-woke” accreditation body, are we to understand that universities will be out of compliance if any viewpoint is omitted?
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It’s time for teachers and professors to shift from the education blame game
Professors often blame high school teachers, who blame middle school teachers, who blame elementary teachers, who blame parents for lack of school readiness.
Manufactured outrage in Fayette County: When politics hijack a teachable moment
Radio host Shelley Wynter calls the controversy about some people wearing black face paint at a high school event in Fayette County "outrage manufacturing."
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Blackface controversy sadly indicative of the times in which we live
It seems incredible to me that, in 2025, a bunch of young people would believe it was perfectly acceptable to don blackface outfits. But it happened right here in Georgia.
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Georgia faculty survey fairly captured concerns about academic freedom
Matthew Boedy, an associate professor at the University of North Georgia, responds to criticism of a survey of university professors in the South.
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Interactions with children instead of screen time can enhance reading skills
With fourth-grade reading scores at historic lows, here are tips for building your children's reading and comprehension skills early.
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Fear and freedom: What faculty surveys miss about Georgia’s campuses
Surveys show Georgia professors fear political pressure, but low response rates and bias raise doubts about how widespread those concerns really are.
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Parenting toward grief vs. revenge in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing
We should help children wage war against ideas, not people.
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The recipe for making your kids wiser starts with these 3 ingredients
Your child’s happiness is best seen as a side dish, not the main. Let’s consider the concept of wisdom as a more hearty main course.