The first public library in the U.S. dates back to 1790 in Franklin, Massachusetts. Today, in the age of e-reading and other technological developments, the modern library faces a new set of challenges. Despite these hurdles, several libraries across the country are writing the book on innovation. The Richland Public Library in Columbia, South Carolina, […]
For years, conservatives have dropped the ball on early childhood education policy, almost entirely ceding the playing field to the left. This has led to programs that lack guidance from some important conservative intuitions, like fiscal restraint, the centrality of family and the power of markets. Early childhood education is a crucial kitchen-table issue for […]
Jan. 11—Santa Fe Public Schools’ Reimagining effort yielded its first major programming recommendation during a school board meeting Thursday night: commitment to a “renaissance” in local bilingual education. “There is a commitment in our district for a stronger bilingual program,” said Veronica García, a former superintendent contracted by the district to serve as its chief […]