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New Book By Naomi Schaefer Shows Transformational Impact of K-8 Scholarships

June 10, 2014

Rowman & Littlefield recently released Opportunity and Hope: Transforming Children’s Lives through Scholarships by prominent author Naomi Schaefer Riley. In her book, Ms. Riley profiles ten young men and women from across America whose lives have been improved through scholarships, allowing them to attend private schools which otherwise would have…

School Choice: An Escape from Bullying

May 6, 2014

Education News, Issues in Education

Bullying in schools is nothing new. However, the medium is changing. The internet, social media and indirect access to children has created a new dimension to bullying. As children receive cell phones, tablets and other devices connecting them to their peers at an earlier and earlier age, cyber bullying is becoming…

Md. School Leaders to Discuss Education Reform in Towson

April 23, 2014

Education News, Issues in Education

The Maryland Public Policy Institute and its partners will host a nonpartisan, and wide-ranging forum on public education reform May 15 at Towson University. Moderated by WJZ-TV’s Mary Bubala, the panel will feature some of Maryland’s most respected education leaders, including Dr. Dallas Dance, Superintendent of Baltimore County Schools, former Maryland…

Five Ways to Improve Your Child’s Reading Skills

April 15, 2014

Involved Parents

Why Focus on Reading Skills? Developing superb reading skills is a foundation that will support your child throughout his or her academic career. Children who lack great reading skills are negatively affected and often struggle with other subjects. According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, “Reading…

Ways to Get More Involved in Your Child’s Education

March 31, 2014

Blog Post, Involved Parents

According to a report from the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the National Coalition for Parental Involvement in Education (NCPIE), children whose parents participate in their school have higher grades and test scores and better attendance, and are more likely to be well adjusted and enjoy school. CSFB requires…