Solving The Special Ed Teacher Shortage: Quality, Not Quantity
A nonprofit in Idaho is training better-prepared teachers who'll be less likely to leave the classroom after a year or two.
Education
5 Ways Elite-College Admissions Shut Out Poor Kids
Athletic scholarships, campus visits and other factors work against high-achieving low-income students, a new report says.
Detroit Public School Teachers Turn To 'Sickouts' In Protest
They're angry about everything from overcrowding and hazardous buildings to looming bankruptcy. But teacher strikes are illegal in Michigan, and opponents say the actions hurt students and parents.
Adding 'Beauty And Joy' To Obama's Push For Computer Science Teaching
Fewer than 10 percent of America's high schools offer computer science classes. Educators say just adding courses isn't enough — it will take teachers who inspire.
Pretty Girls Make (Higher) Grades
In a study of students at a Colorado university, attractiveness in women was linked to better grades. But the difference disappeared for online classes.
The President Wants Every Student To Learn Computer Science. How Would That Work?
Adding a new, complex, technical subject to the curriculum won't be easy. We hear from students, teachers, entrepreneurs and educators about the challenges.
A 'Wisdom Keeper' Draws From A Deep Well Of Navajo Culture
In the Navajo culture, teachers are revered and trusted. Tia Tsosie Begay is no exception, making sure her fourth-graders know that "someone believes in them."
The Trouble With Talking Toys
New research says some "educational" toys for infants actually get in the way of learning.
'East Los High' Isn't Just A Soapy Teen Drama — It's Also A Science Experiment
Social scientists and health workers worked with screenwriters and studio execs to create a binge-worthy show designed to help young Latinas make healthy life choices.
A 'No-Nonsense' Classroom Where Teachers Don't Say 'Please'
To get, and keep, students on track, teachers are trying a different method of classroom management called no-nonsense nurturing.