School Suspensions Have Plunged: We Don't Yet Know If That's Good News
A controversial new paper suggests schools in New York City are less safe now that fewer students are being suspended.
Education
The Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of A Special Education Student
In a case involving a Colorado school district, the high court finds that schools must ensure students make more than minimal progress.
Teaching Language With Culture In California
Elementary school teacher Ron Morris of Riverside, California goes a step beyond to understand his students' backgrounds. It's one way Morris incorporates the culture of his students in the classroom.
You Probably Believe Some Learning Myths: Take Our Quiz To Find Out
A new survey shows widespread misconceptions and unfounded confidence about learning.
House Bill Would Do Away With Some Standardized Testing
Some North Carolina legislators are advancing a bill that would eliminate more standardized exams for public school students.
Boston Students Get A Glimpse Of A Whole New World, With Different Maps
In a bid to "decolonize the curriculum," Boston Public Schools has swapped into some classrooms the Peters projection — a map meant to more accurately portray continent sizes.
The Earth Is Flat? Check Wikipedia
Wikipedia has discovered an educational mission in an age of rampant truthiness. And it's enlisting college students to help.
Amid Charges By Former Law Student On Gender Equality, Former Clerks Defend Gorsuch
A student who took an ethics course under Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch at the University of Colorado Law School said he expressed controversial views on questions of gender discrimination.
Education Budget Cuts, Student Aid Problems And More
Trump's proposed 13 percent budget cut is the top education story of the week. Also: What's happening with student aid.
New Superintendent Of Achievement District Will Oversee Takeover Of Five Schools
The State Board of Education has named the leader of a new program aimed at improving the state's lowest-performing public schools.