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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Harvey Mudd College staff nightly homework hotlines for high school and middle school students who need help with math and science. The college tutors don't just serve up the answers, however, they aim to guide the younger students toward solving the problem themselves.
Dual-language immersion programs and foreign language education are expanding rapidly across the U.S. as a way to prepare students for a global economy. But the movements are requiring school districts to find new ways to address teacher shortages.
How a San Gabriel USD elementary school uses classical and contemporary music to improve engagement and close the achievement gap.
Many district leaders have over the last few years implemented mental health screening for all students. Many administrators have also begun to train teachers and staff in mental health first aid techniques that enable educators to spot early warning signs of a student in distress and provide immediate assistance.
Young people from low-income families face yet another developmental gap. Researchers have found that, as with technology, wealthier students have greater access to organized youth sports than do less affluent children.
Criticism has driven The College Board to overhaul a higher ed effort to consider the impact of neighborhood crime, high school quality, family income, property values and other factors as part of a student’s SAT score.
Elevated levels of lead continue to be found in schools across the U.S., requiring district administrators to take action to provide clean drinking water for students.
As racial disparities drive more school systems to reduce expulsions and out-of-school suspensions, some educators are questioning the effectiveness of restorative practices and less punitive responses to behavior problems.
Back-to-school shopping usually means new clothes, shoes and notebooks, but this year, some students will be sporting another new accessory on the first day—bulletproof backpacks. But experts say they don’t offer much protection
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.
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.
LaGrange School District 102 recently began piloting a free version of the CrisisGo safety platform through Sourcewell, a government agency that provides cooperative-contract purchasing solutions nationally. Sponsored content by Sourcewell.
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