Elementary School

Snapshot: A principal in Australia considers how to approach an upcoming holiday commemorating a World War I battle, given the large number of both defence veterans and asylum seekers from war-torn nations in his community. How should schools celebrate...

Snapshot: As schools across the United States rely on virtual instruction for some—or even all—instructional time, they continue to grapple with dilemmas initially raised during the Covid-19 pandemic. In this fictional case, members of a fourth-grade...

Snapshot: A group of parents in Hong Kong considers which type of schooling will best prepare their children for the future. The local schools and international schools offer benefits and drawbacks that will impact their children’s lives now and for many...

Snapshot: This case explores the dilemma many well-resourced parents face in choosing a school for their child. Should they opt for their local public school, investing their economic, cultural, and political capital into the public school system open to...

Snapshot: For months, college students who run an after-school program have struggled to manage the challenging behaviors of a child with disabilities. As volunteers with no special education credentials and little training, can and should they continue...