Aaron Gifford
Author
Aaron Gifford has written for several daily newspapers, magazines, and specialty publications and also served as a federal background investigator and Medicare fraud analyst. He graduated from the University at Buffalo and is based in Upstate New York.
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Young, Eager Minds Versus Old, Complicated Words
An eighth grader from California claimed the $50,000 National Spelling Bee top prize by spelling 32 words in 90 seconds.
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This Charter School in Canada Has Seen Rapid Growth—Here’s What Sets It Apart
Alberta Classical offers Latin, mandates the use of original documents instead of digital devices, and requires students to read classic literature.
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New Orleans Transforms Public Education With All-Charter Model
After Hurricane Katrina, the K–12 district became the first all-charter system in the nation and now outpaces most schools in math and reading growth.
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Can’t Spell Jatrorrhiza? Ask a Sixth Grader
Of the 247 contestants who competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, only nine move on to tonight’s finals.
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NY, NJ Top Prosecutors Investigating FIFA Over Alleged Dishonest World Cup Ticket Pricing
Fans complained they did not get the seats they thought they paid for.
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Teachers Union President Calls for Restrictions on AI Use, Screen Time in Classroom
Randi Weingarten also advocates a tech tax to combat the adverse consequences of artificial intelligence, such as job loss.
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DOJ Sues UCLA for Allegedly Maintaining Hostile, Anti-Semitic Environment
The university is accused of breaching its federal funding contracts by allowing discrimination against Jewish students.
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Inside America’s Educational Renaissance
‘We’re astounded by this growth. ... The word got out without us doing any publicity,’ said a founder of an international classical school network.
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Reaching the National Stage for America’s 250th Birthday
Twenty students from a starting field of more than 8,000 have advanced to the Presidential 1776 Award national scholarship competition final on June 9.
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Teachers’ Wages ‘Essentially Flat’ for 50 Years, Analysis Says
The largest teachers union spent $220.5 million on political activities last year, compared with $45.4 million on local collective bargaining-related matters.
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