Policy & Reform
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Which federal law made substantive changes to HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) enacted in 1996 aims to protect the privacy and security of patients’ health information. Later in ... -
Privatizing Public Schools Creates Negative Student Outcomes
Many times, the public gets surprised by some educators’ desire to support “privatization” or convert public schools into private schools. We don’t generally think ... -
The Key to Improving Education Policy
When it comes to our educational system, everyone can agree that there is always something that can be better. We all want our students ... -
Banishing Learners To Alternative Schools
Historically, the phrases “alternative schooling” and “reformatory school” were used interchangeably. However, alternative schooling is portrayed as the best choice for students who do ... -
Reforming Higher Education
College students look for higher education institutions that offer them fresh perspectives, have their best interests at heart and give them a setting to ... -
Education Accountability Has to Evolve
Today, schools are kept under close watch, more than ever before, and held more accountable for their student’s education. But, what’s the meaning of ... -
Education Reform Taught Educators to Cheat
Educational reform appears to encourage dishonest practices, particularly in the form of cheating. Novice educators say standardized testing is at the core of the ... -
Fixing Chronic Absenteeism in America’s Schools
According to recent studies, 1 in 7 American students or about 8 million students stay absent in school for up to a month, and ... -
How Bad Education Policies Hurt Educators
Our educational system struggles to hold on to educators. A 2012 research found that of 100% of educators who were originally zealous about their ... -
Increasing Teachers’ Pay Must Be a Priority for Politicians Globally
While most educators think they are underpaid for the work they perform, many others say that educators’ salary is reasonable. Some of the justifications ...
