Guess Which State Has The Best High School Graduation Rate?
The national graduation rate has hit a remarkable 81 percent. Why the steep rise in recent years? Exhibit A: Iowa.
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High School Graduation Rates: The Good, The Bad And The Ambiguous
From Texas to New Jersey, we found a mix of approaches: questionable quick fixes and powerful long-term strategies.
Virginia Court Is Ordered To Reconsider Injunction In Sweet Briar College Case
The legal battle over Sweet Briar's fate has been fast-moving — the private women's school is slated to close on Aug. 25.
Are High School Exit Exams An Unnecessary Barrier To Graduation?
Eight times Brandon Lewis has taken Florida's Algebra I end-of-course exam. And eight times he's failed it.
Beyond College-Ready: Top Charter Schools Support Graduates In College
Many elite charter schools boast of making students from challenging socioeconomic backgrounds ready for college. Now some programs are focused on helping more of those students finish their degrees.
From Bail Bondsman To Teacher
Rodney Carey has been on the other side of the street in New Orleans. He's trying to get his students to come back.
Schools Say Ciao To Plastic Lunch Trays, Hello To Compostable Plates
Six of the nation's largest school districts are ditching polystyrene lunch trays in favor of compostable plates. The hope is that they'll incentivize cities to build more composting facilities.
Test Preppers, Take Note: Free SAT Study Tools Could Signal Sea Change
The College Board has announced a unique partnership with Khan Academy to make prep materials for the SAT college-entrance exam available for students.
Introducing The First Nonmedical Intern Union In The U.S.
At the American Teachers Federation, the union's interns are putting their foot down. After about a year of negotiating, they have voted to form their own union.