Grace Chen

As a personal product of public education, Grace Chen is an avid education researcher and writer, as well as an educator. 

One of her proudest professional moments occurred when she was teaching a group of low-income, at-risk middle school students, which included several homeless children.  At the start of the class, only one of the 20 children had aspirations to attend college.  However, by the end of the semester, every single child aspired to attend college and had clear outlined professional goals for themselves.  Five years later, most all of the students from this group are attending or in the process of applying for college!

Grace is sincerely concerned about the current education crises, where public schools have been forced to work within debilitating budgets, and she also believes that significant education reform is needed in traditional public schools to help them educate our country's children to their fullest potential. 

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
August 12, 2024
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article explores the complex issue of drug testing for public K-12 teachers in 2024. It examines the current practices, benefits, and controversies surrounding drug testing in educational settings. The piece delves into the impact of legalized marijuana, perspectives from educators and stakeholders, and future considerations for policy development. By analyzing these factors, the article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the implications of drug testing in schools.
Exposed: School Surveillance - Is Your Child's Privacy Under Threat?
August 06, 2024
Exposed: School Surveillance - Is Your Child's Privacy Under Threat?
Is your child under surveillance? Dive into the school webcam spying debate.
Are High Schools Doing Their Job? Not All, Says New Report
August 05, 2024
Are High Schools Doing Their Job? Not All, Says New Report
A new report by the Center for Public Education found that some high schools are providing a rigorous enough curriculum to prepare students for college, while others are not. What is the definition of “rigorous”? We’ll examine that question and report on study results.