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Equity

More states require LGBT-inclusive history lessons

Two more states have taken major steps toward teaching students the history of the LGBT and disabled communities, and about the accomplishments of key figures from each group.

‘Dot on a timeline’: Teaching of slavery continues to fall short

Experts say teachers should use original sources, rather than textbooks, when developing and leading lessons about slavery. Teachers should also let students know that class discussions of slavery will likely be difficult.

Online databases provide equity, help close achievement gaps in Kentucky district

Today, more than 101,000 K-12 students at Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, use online databases by Gale, a Cengage Company.

Online preschool intends to expand access

Can an online preschool learning program used at home be a viable substitute for traditional pre-K? That’s the question being addressed by an online preschool service that is gaining users across the country.

4 intervention strategies to address social-emotional learning and anxiety

Here are four ways to help students overcome anxiety in school through social-emotional learning interventions.

Michigan students benefit from learning with Everyday Mathematics

Three case studies of Michigan districts that use McGraw-Hill’s curriculum.
Tue Jul 23rd, 2019

4 LGBTQ+ titles for more inclusive libraries

Here are reading recommendations from an advocate for LGBTQ+ youth.
Mon Jul 1st, 2019

How librarians make space for LGBTQ+ students

Connecticut chapter of GLSEN has launched the Rainbow Library Community Reads Project to provide LGBTQ+-themed books and other educational resources to school and community libraries
Mon Jul 1st, 2019

How 5 districts are breaking down language barriers in education

Here’s how five districts tackle issues to break down language barriers in schools.
Fri Jun 21st, 2019

More small districts breaking away from larger systems

Some 73 district secessions—out of 120 attempts—have occurred since 2000, and 10 of those have taken place over the past two years, according to an EdBuild report.
Mon Jun 3rd, 2019

Why American education pales—and fails—on the global stage

It’s no secret that the United States—once the leader in public education—has slipped well below a number of other countries in performance and outcomes. The problem, says Marc Tucker, president […]
Mon May 13th, 2019