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The Challenge of School Reform
January 7, 2010
Despite some progress, we may be slipping further behind.
Opinion - Editor's Note
Prison Students Illustrate the Shortcomings of Public Schools
December 22, 2009
Lawmakers must enhance education for all, even those behind bars.
Opinion
D.C. Schools Chief Michelle Rhee Fights Union Over Teacher Pay
December 21, 2009
The chancellor's efforts to enact a merit pay system could ripple across the nation.
Nation & World - Nation
Colleges That Offer Small Classes on a Budget
November 24, 2009
Here are 30 well-regarded and affordable colleges with lots of small classes.
Education
Are Small Class Sizes a Thing of the Past?
November 24, 2009
These affordable colleges offer intimate class sizes, but find out who is teaching the courses.
Education
How Much Is the Stimulus Helping States? That Depends
October 21, 2009
A government report says the Recovery Act is saving jobs, but state officials offer a bleaker picture.
Education - On Education
Report Shows Narrowing Achievement Gap Between Different Student Groups
October 8, 2009
The gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students seems to be shrinking, a new study finds.
Education - On Education
Schools Nationwide to Exercise Continuously for 10 Hours
September 30, 2009
A unique experiment lets schools sign up in 15-minute intervals for an "exercise relay."
Education - On Education
Texas School District Wins $1 Million in Scholarships
September 16, 2009
The Aldine Independent School District is this year's winner of the Broad Prize in Urban Education.
Education
Schwarzenegger's Big Plans for Calif. Schools
August 25, 2009
The governor is proposing sweeping reforms to get more federal funds. Some say he's going too far.
Education - On Education
School Lunches Go Vegetarian
August 20, 2009
More meatless options are on menus, but rising prices are hitting districts hard, a new survey says.
Education - K-12
D.C. Prepares to Offer STD Tests to All High School Students
August 13, 2009
Students will have the option to take the test without their parents' consent.
Education - On Education
Court Says Yes to English-Only Tests
August 6, 2009
A California court ruling approves testing students only in English—even those still learning it.
Education - On Education
Court Ruling Helps Special-Needs Students
June 24, 2009
A Supreme Court decision gives families more options for getting help for students with special needs.
Education - On Education
Charter Schools Might Not Be Better
June 17, 2009
Research suggests that most charter students would do just as well in a traditional public school.
Education - On Education
Close Underperforming Charter Schools, Reward Those That Work
June 17, 2009
Education Secretary Arne Duncan pushes states to reward top independents and close lousy ones.
Opinion
Do Good Teachers Leave When Black Students Enroll?
June 5, 2009
A new study takes a look at teacher-movement patterns in a North Carolina district.
Education - On Education
Abortions More Frequent for Private Religious School Students
June 2, 2009
Unwed students and young grads are more likely to have abortions than peers in public schools.
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
Turning Around Troubled Schools
May 27, 2009
Signs of how Education Secretary Arne Duncan plans to fix failing schools, via his work in Chicago
Education
Swine Flu Blamed in School Principal's Death
May 18, 2009
New York City closes additional schools to keep the virus from spreading.
Education - On Education
Obama Looks at Closing (and Reopening) Failing Schools
May 14, 2009
Administration's $5 billion plan aims to turn around some of the country's lowest-performing schools.
Education - On Education
A Plan for Parents to Shut Down Schools
May 12, 2009
L.A. charter school operators launch a parent campaign to improve L.A.'s worst schools.
Education - On Education
Schools Reopen, with Hand-Washing Replacing Widespread Closures to Fight Swine Flu
May 6, 2009
The CDC’s new game plan for schools includes lots of hand washing and keeping kids at home when sick.
Health - On Parenting
Los Angeles Looks at Firing Teachers
May 4, 2009
A controversial proposal to streamline teachers' firing raises questions.
Education - On Education
