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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What to Order from the ‘Secret’ Menu at Chinese Restaurants

You’ve been missing out on some incredible authentic Chinese food all this time!

The Unhealthiest Dish You Can Order at a Mexican Restaurant—and What to Order Instead

Keep the flavor and ditch the fat when you make a healthier version.

What Women Bring to Corrections

Contrary to what some people think, their presence enhances security and operations.

10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

Data Is Improving Government Services, But at What Cost to Citizens' Privacy?

Data now informs almost everything the public sector does, and it also informs on us.

How to Choose a Primary or Secondary School According to Expert Educational Consultants

An expert educational consultant at International College Counselors offers tips on how to choose a primary or secondary school.

Which Personality Trait Helped You Survive Secondary School?

When Government Schools Weren't Nearly So Bad

Back when public schools were still under local control, you could still get something resembling an education at one of them.

Renaissance Public School Academy to add new wing to building

Renaissance Public School Academy is adding a new wing to their building to provide their students with more space.

When moving to secondary school is a step too far

The transition from primary to secondary is a big one. For many, it happens seamlessly. However, for some children, it is terrifying. How can we help them?

Should You Switch From Public School to Private?

Often at this time of year parents are questioning the quality of the public school system and wondering if a move to private schools next year would be a better choice. For decades, the private vs. public schools question has been debated. Every city has one or more top public schools where admission is highly competitive and the quality of that education is excellent. But what if your child wasn’t able to get accepted to one of the selective public schools? Would the…

Should public school land be leased for commercial use?

The Department of Education is looking for new ways to make money for improvements.

What are the free speech rights of public school teachers?

Regarding public school teachers and social media, there are both protections and limitations to the right of free speech that can differ significantly from the scope of free speech.

Secondary school places: Find an undersubscribed, outstanding school near you

Finding a good secondary school place for your child can be a stressful experience, with parents often having to perform a balancing act between a school's performance and the probability of their child getting a place.

Get the Facts: How safe are public schools and what's being done to protect students and staff?

A survey conducted by our National Investigative Unit captured a unique snapshot of how schools are addressing safety.

What Do We Lose in the Wake of Nationwide Public School Closures?

Public schools are often criticized, but these underfunded institutions are true community resources. If they close, we’ll lose a lot.

Online public school offers learning alternative

It’s like a typical public school with teachers and classmates, but with the freedom to work from anywhere.

Can International Students Save U.S. Public Schools?

Admitting foreign-exchange students can be a way for public schools to increase revenue. It can have downsides, too.