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Public education has always reflected the broader culture. While the fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic remain the same, the attitudes surrounding them—especially among parents—have undergone a profound transformation over the past fifty years. In many ways, the parent-school relationship has shifted from partnership to polarization, leaving schools to navigate new expectations, pressures, and norms. Let’s explore how attitudes toward education, attendance, disc

Without Order, There Is Only Chaos In any organization, structure matters. But in public education—where decisions impact hundreds or even thousands of students— structure is essential . That structure is built, in part, on one foundational principle: the chain of command. When teachers, administrators, central office personnel, or board members bypass established protocols, even with good intentions, the result is almost always confusion, frustration, and a breakdown in trus

How Public Education Can Respect Due Process Without Sacrificing Standards In every industry, performance matters. Accountability is expected. Yet in public education, conversations around firing ineffective teachers or administrators are often met with discomfort—or outright resistance. Instead of being seen as a standard of professional responsibility, efforts to remove chronically underperforming employees are frequently labeled as “bullying,” “targeting,” or “politically

Public Education Meets the Digital Era with Career-Ready Flexibility The landscape of public education in Texas is continuing to evolve. In a bold move that signals the future of digital learning, Pasadena ISD  and Klein ISD —two of the state’s largest school districts—have announced the launch of full-time virtual schools  beginning in the 2026–27 school year. These programs will not only serve students within their local communities but will be open to learners across the e