1. What is LifeWise Academy? LifeWise Academy provides Bible education for public school students during school hours. It is what’s known as a ‘Release Time Religious Instruction’ program. Very few people realize that in 1952, [Read More]
The U.S. Department of Education recently recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including five schools in Alabama. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups on assessments. [Read More]
One thing that librarians are always advocating for is reading. With back-to-school season picking back up — and with the state of the world as it is right now- parents might be nervous about how [Read More]
More than 600,000 parents take out student loans for their children each year, not to mention the billions of dollars parents owe on their own student loans. Despite having a break for over three years [Read More]
Summer is winding down, and kids are preparing to start a new school year. This signifies an exciting new start for kids, but for parents, it can mean spending a lot of money on school [Read More]
Starting school for the first time can be anxiety-provoking (for both kids and parents)—but it doesn’t have to be. We talked to the pros to find out how parents can set their kids up for [Read More]
The FAFSA deadline is almost here, and high school graduates are preparing for the next four years of their life. According to data from the Department of Education, 25% of FAFSA forms are abandoned mid-process [Read More]
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. The Alabama scholars [Read More]
Homeschooling can be a viable solution for many girls around the world who have challenges when it comes to education; however, it’s important to look into the potential impact this type of education may have [Read More]
Many students are finally deciding which college they’ll be heading to in the fall, or even in 2024. However, although students may get accepted to every school they’ve applied for, it’s not always possible financially [Read More]
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