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  • STEM For All

    Source: Dept. of Education STEM Resources Page, NCES, Gender Inequality in STEM, Gender Discrimination in STEM Fields STEM courses and participation in general is incredibly important in the 21st century. These classes are a core part in preparing students for college, jobs, and giving them tools to succeed in the workplace. According to a 2015… Read more

  • Creating a Healthy Schooling Environment

    Source: 7 Great Education Policy Ideas for Progressives in 2018 and NAMI and Mental Health for Students Act The mental health of students in an incredibly important aspect of education. Maintaining the mental health of these students is even harder, due to the fact that one in 4 children experiences a mental health disorder annually,… Read more

  • Free School Meals for All Students

    Sources: Snap Homepage and WIC Homepage Food insecurity is something that plagues many lower-income families. This is when a family might not have access to certain foods such as fresh fruits or vegetables (which results in a nutrition barrier). In addition to this, many of these families might not be able to buy enough food… Read more

  • SES is Necessary

    Source: 7 Great Education Policy Ideas for Progressives in 2018 SES (Supplemental Education Services) is an initiative that was part of the No Child Left Behind. It started out a little rough, because the implementation of SES led to the hiring of Tutors with criminal records, very little quality control in terms of the tutors… Read more

  • FERPA and its Advantages

    Source: FERPA United States Department of Education Page FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) provides parents with necessary and useful rights and abilities regarding their children’s schooling. One important ability granted by FERPA is the Parental right to strike inaccurate things from a student’s record such as behavioral incidents. FERPA also grants the schools… Read more

  • BEACH Act

    Source: Summary of the Beach Act The Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act was passed in 2000 in order to give the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) the clearance to conduct microbiological tests on domestic waters (like the Great Lakes and Public Beaches). BEACH Act grants also give support for developing and implementing programs to… Read more