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The Teacher Shortage Crisis: Addressing the Three-Legged Stool

The United States is currently facing a significant teacher shortage, a crisis threatening the quality of education nationwide. This shortage…

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Tribal School Accreditation

Understanding the Differences: BIE Schools, Tribally Controlled Grant Schools, and State-Run Schools on Tribal Lands

Education on tribal lands in the United States is provided through three primary types of schools: Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)…

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Education

The Multi-Billion Dollar Textbook Industry

The textbook industry is a highly lucrative market, generating billions annually. According to the Association of American Publishers (AAP), the U.S.…

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Artificial Intelligence

Safeguarding Against Deepfakes: Strategies for Identification and Prevention

In today's digital landscape, the proliferation of deepfakes—synthetic media in which a person in an existing image or video is…

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A grayscale image of a woman's face overlaid with facial recognition network lines and binary code in the backdrop, reflecting the digital age and the rise of synthetic media called deepfakes.

Artificial Intelligence

Unmasking Deepfakes: Navigating the Perils of Synthetic Media in the Digital Age

In an era where technology continually reshapes our reality, deepfakes have emerged as a formidable tool with the potential to entertain and…

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Tribal School Accreditation

Hiring Hurdles: The Burden of Tribal Adjudication Under PL 101-630 in BIE and Tribally Controlled Schools

The process of tribal adjudication under Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (25 U.S.C. §…

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In a classroom bustling with high expectations, a girl looks directly at the camera, holding a pencil and notebook. Behind her, fellow students and a teacher with a tablet are engaged in learning, representing the hopeful future of education reform.

Education

The Crisis in Rural Education: High Expectations, Limited Resources, and an Urgent Call for Reform

The Reality of Rural Schools Rural schools across the United States face significant challenges that urban and suburban districts rarely…

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Education

Navigating Dysfunctional Governance: Strategies for Addressing Hostile and Unprofessional Boards

In organizational leadership, interactions with governing boards and trustees are pivotal to the success and health of institutions. However, when…

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Education

The Textbook Trap: How the Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Profits While Schools Struggle

The textbook industry significantly influences educational institutions, often to the detriment of effective teaching and learning. Despite the unchanging nature…

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