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Proposed Texas textbook describes Mexican-Americans as ‘lazy,’ new coalition works to block it
Proposed Texas textbook describes Mexican-Americans as ‘lazy,’ new coalition works to block it
A proposed Mexican-American studies textbook for Texas high school students is written by authors with no expertise in Mexican-American studies,…
Lost Advanced Placement exams located, but students are still looking for answers
Lost Advanced Placement exams located, but students are still looking for answers
Educational Testing Service located 362 missing answer sheets in a warehouse, but anxious students are still awaiting their scores. Read…
Dave Eggers on remembering an inspiring teacher
Dave Eggers on remembering an inspiring teacher
I got a good grade on it, and below the grade Mr. Criche wrote, “Sure hope you become a writer.”…
Inside The Chicago Program That Is Slashing Youth Crime Rates
Inside The Chicago Program That Is Slashing Youth Crime Rates
The Chicago-based program Becoming A Man is the type that allows rival gang members to sit together, just days after…
Democrats make education revisions to 2016 platform
Democrats make education revisions to 2016 platform
In an unexpected move, Democrats have revised the K-12 education section of their party’s 2016 platform in important ways, backing…
Ed-Tech and the Commercialization of School
Ed-Tech and the Commercialization of School
To reiterate, the problem isn’t simply that schools are spending billions of taxpayer dollars on technology. That is, the problem…
Segregation and the (New York) City
Segregation and the (New York) City
A timely read on how segregation is perpetuated in public education, even under the banner of equity. The New York City…
Here’s how witnessing violence harms children’s mental health
Here’s how witnessing violence harms children’s mental health
Children who report high levels of exposure to violence (either as witness or victim) report the highest levels of depression,…
Feds Sue NYC Schools for Inaction in Face of Discrimination Claims
Feds Sue NYC Schools for Inaction in Face of Discrimination Claims
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara filed a lawsuit Thursday against New York City’s Department of Education. His office claimed the department…
Not a Lightbulb: Uncovering Thomas Edison’s Greatest Lesson on Education
Not a Lightbulb: Uncovering Thomas Edison’s Greatest Lesson on Education
If he could invent the lightbulb, surely he could reinvent education. In 1911, Thomas Edison set his sights on schools.…
Race and the Standardized Testing Wars
Race and the Standardized Testing Wars
A growing number of minority parents and educators are joining the anti-testing movement. Source: Race and the Standardized Testing Wars…
Medieval Roots of Student Loans
Medieval Roots of Student Loans
A fascinating look at the historical origins of student loans. Talk about antiquated! This system might sound like a pawn…
…And Progressive Education for All?
…And Progressive Education for All?
A thoughtful read on what “progressive” education means today. Progressive education cannot just be for the white, rich, and powerful.…
NYC Schools to Parents: “Opt-IN”
NYC Schools to Parents: “Opt-IN”
A reminder of the tensions surrounding the opt-out movement. If too many parents opt-out, it weakens the legitimacy of the…
Researcher Reminds Us: Play to Learn, Duh!
Researcher Reminds Us: Play to Learn, Duh!
On the benefits of play for learning, or play as learning. See for yourself. Over the past 20 years, scientists…
Study: Video Games Aren’t THAT Bad, Actually
Study: Video Games Aren’t THAT Bad, Actually
This is the kind of research every kid trying to convince his parents to let him play video games dreams about:…