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Contract Teachers, Research Quotas, AACSB Accreditation, and Professional Exploitation: The Hidden Pressures in K12 Education

This article delves into the professional ethics issues in the US education system. It exposes how K12 education is replicating the model of imposing uncompensated research pressures on non-full-time teachers, similar to higher education. Contract teachers face research quotas under the guise of AACSB accreditation, which amounts to professional exploitation.

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Finding the Path to Genius: After Duke TIP’s End, How to Support Gifted Children’s Early Academic Assessments

The termination of the Duke TIP program has brought academic planning dilemmas to many gifted children’s families. This article explores the value of this renowned gifted education program, analyzes alternatives, and offers practical advice for parents on supporting their children’s early participation in standardized tests in the post-Duke TIP era. Keywords: Duke TIP, gifted education, ACT test, early academic assessment

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Education Expenditure, Government Data, Academic Research: A Guide to Finding Alternative Sources of US K12 Education Expenditure Data

Facing difficulties accessing the NCES website, this article offers diverse channels and practical strategies for education researchers and policymakers to obtain data on US government education expenditures at all levels from 2015 – 2024, helping data seekers find reliable alternatives when research is hindered. It focuses on education expenditure, government data, and academic research.