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Equity

3 superintendents to watch: How they’re expanding opportunities for all students

Here’s why superintendent Dania Bazzi said she, her administrators and school board members sat in the back of the room and didn’t speak during her multicultural district’s strategic planning meetings.

The 10 metro areas where school segregation is the most extreme

America’s students may be a more diverse group than ever but that hasn’t “translated into integration,” according to a new analysis.

Local K-12 funding is creating inequities. Who covers the gaps?

Black and Hispanic students receive 4% less funding than students of all other races and ethnicities. States often correct inequities in “funding progressivity” created by local property taxes.

It starts with our children: An anti-racism CEO explains

Matthew Kincaid dives into the need for early anti-racism discussions.

15 best high schools in the country: Rankings spotlight progress of underserved students

An elite K-12 education is not limited by geography: The 15 best high schools, as ranked by U.S. News, represent 14 states. 

These students love STEM. Why aren’t we letting them be more ambitious?

Here's an alarming statistic: Less than 2% of Black, Latino and low-income students who are interested in STEM and going to college are enrolled in AP Biology.
Thu Apr 21st, 2022

4 principals to watch: Making strides in ed-tech, teacher leadership and climate

Principals have been at the forefront of rallying students, staff members, and their wider school communities throughout the upheavals of the COVID pandemic.
Wed Apr 20th, 2022

SEL and CRT in math? Why one state just rejected 50 textbooks

Math is one subject that has so far escaped the controversy that political leaders have created over critical race theory and social-emotional learning. Not anymore.
Mon Apr 18th, 2022

Teacher shortage: More colleges are now helping to solve the K-12 crisis

University leaders trying to build back the pipeline of educators say changes to systems and support are needed.
Wed Apr 13th, 2022

K-12 culture wars: Republican-led states continue battle against critical race theory

As the Florida measure critics call the "Don't Say Gay" bill awaits final approval, a new curriculum transparency law requires schools to list library books and reading materials.
Tue Apr 12th, 2022

Top 10 states where the most in-person learning occurred during COVID

"School closures may ultimately prove to be the most costly policy decision of the pandemic era." That's the somber conclusion made by researchers taking a fresh look at the economic and other impacts of COVID. 
Mon Apr 11th, 2022