Zach Miners

Evolution Teaching 'Improving' in Schools, Report Says

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 14, 2009

But researchers say supporters of creationism aim to undermine it through jargon. more >>

D.C. Prepares to Offer STD Tests to All High School Students

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 13, 2009

Students will have the option to take the test without their parents' consent. more >>

Virtual School Hopes to Offer Welcoming Community for Gays

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 7, 2009

The first online school for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students might open next year. more >>

Court Says Yes to English-Only Tests

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 6, 2009

A California court ruling approves testing students only in English—even those still learning it. more >>

Is Teach for America Costing Experienced Teachers Their Jobs?

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 31, 2009

Some administrators and critics of the program say it's to blame when older teachers get pink slips. more >>

The Race Is on for School Reform

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 30, 2009

A new federal program lets states compete for a piece of $4.35 billion if they commit to change. more >>

Surprising News About the Achievement Gap

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 24, 2009

Reversing historical trend, black students' learning gains better in some Southern states than in North more >>

For Grad School Hopefuls, a Test of Personality

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 14, 2009

The PPI, or personal potential index, lets admissions officers assess applicants' personalities. more >>

Congress Investigates Radio Programming on School Buses

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 13, 2009

Do radio shows on school buses turn students into captive audiences? more >>

School's Out for Summer, Literally

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 6, 2009

States' budgetary woes are forcing districts to reduce summer school offerings. more >>

The Challenges of National Standards

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 2, 2009

As the movement for common education standards grows, uncertainty comes to the fore. more >>

Supreme Court Calls Strip Search of 13-Year-Old Unconstitutional

By Zach Miners - Education - June 26, 2009

The decision could set new boundaries on how school officials keep order, experts say. more >>

A Goodbye for Bush's Schoolhouse

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 25, 2009

The Obama administration takes a symbolic step toward reworking the image of No Child Left Behind. more >>

Court Ruling Helps Special-Needs Students

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 24, 2009

A Supreme Court decision gives families more options for getting help for students with special needs. more >>

One Third of Teens Use Cellphones to Cheat in School

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 23, 2009

While most parents think most kids cheat, very few think their own kid does it, according to survey. more >>

Obama's Education Budget Sees Some Pushback on Capitol Hill

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 22, 2009

Federal plans to reform failing schools and provide opportunities to students face questions. more >>

Charter Schools Might Not Be Better

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 17, 2009

Research suggests that most charter students would do just as well in a traditional public school. more >>

Tweeting Your Way to Better Grades

By Zach Miners - Education - June 15, 2009

Twitter actually can be a helpful study tool, some students and educators say. more >>

Where Does Judge Sonia Sotomayor Stand on School Issues?

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 11, 2009

A look at the education decisions of the Supreme Court nominee and their clues to future school rulings more >>

Do Good Teachers Leave When Black Students Enroll?

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 5, 2009

A new study takes a look at teacher-movement patterns in a North Carolina district. more >>

Who Needs a Yearbook When There's Facebook?

By Zach Miners - Education - June 3, 2009

New technologies are giving high school yearbook staffs a reason to rethink standard practices. more >>

Twitter Goes to College

By Zach Miners - Education - June 2, 2009

Students and professors use the micro-blogging service to communicate inside and outside the classroom. more >>

Who Pays for Special Education: Parents or Districts?

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 2, 2009

A Supreme Court decision on when public schools must reimburse parents of special-ed students for private school tuition more >>

Aspiring Teachers Flunk Math Test

By Zach Miners - On Education - May 22, 2009

Nearly 75 percent of Massachusetts teaching candidates fail new licensing test. more >>

Obama Looks at Closing (and Reopening) Failing Schools

By Zach Miners - On Education - May 14, 2009

Administration's $5 billion plan aims to turn around some of the country's lowest-performing schools. more >>