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Choosing a School That Develops the Whole Student Athlete

Choosing a School That Develops the Whole Student Athlete

When a young athlete becomes serious about a sport, the whole family starts working around that commitment. Parents must find room for school, practice, skill development, homework, and the drive between them. They want to encourage a child's talent while protecting...

Teaching Creativity, Character, and Citizenship

Teaching Creativity, Character, and Citizenship

A strong education should teach students to read, calculate, reason, and communicate. It should also train them to notice beauty, make something with care, and understand the stories that shape a people. Creative arts in K-12 education belong in that larger work...

America 250 and Civic Virtue: Lighting the Flame of Freedom

America 250 and Civic Virtue: Lighting the Flame of Freedom

On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The national America250 effort describes the milestone as a time to reflect on the nation's past, honor the contributions of Americans, and...

Education is Escape Velocity

Education is Escape Velocity

Education and economic mobility are not abstract policy goals. They are household questions. Can a mother provide a safer future for her children? Can a student see beyond the circumstances of today? Can a school help a scholar build the habits, skills, and confidence...

“Pursuit of Happiness” & The Freedom to Become

“Pursuit of Happiness” & The Freedom to Become

Few phrases in American history are quoted more often than “the pursuit of happiness.” Few are understood less. Today the phrase is usually treated as permission for personal fulfillment, comfort, or self-expression. Happiness becomes whatever an individual wants in...

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