by Darlene | Jul 29, 2026 | Public Education
What Your Child’s ‘A’ Really Means (And Why It Matters More Than Ever) A straight-A report card used to mean something. It meant a child worked hard. It meant the material was learned and retained. It was worth celebrating with ice cream and a little...
by Darlene | Jan 12, 2026 | Homeschooling, Public Education
Not long ago, I listened to a mother talk about her student in a public school setting. Her words have stayed with me. Her daughter takes her schoolwork seriously. She studies. She wants to understand what she is learning, not just complete assignments. During a math...
by Darlene | Aug 30, 2025 | Public Education
The Schenectady, New York school district has struggled with poor student performance for years. In 2022-2023, 95% of high school freshmen were three or more grade levels behind in math. More than half of middle schoolers lagged similarly in both reading and math,...
