Date & Time: Wednesday, March 13th at 2 pm ET <br><br> Attend this 20-minute Ed Talk for district leaders for an introduction to the science and engineering practices outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and learn some practical strategies for integrating and connecting them across the curriculum. 

The United States isn't the only country that's lagging behind in civics education, a new analysis suggests. Globally, students—particularly 8th graders—don't have a frim grasp on the topic.

"Everybody has a role in being part of our kid's lives here while they're in the school," says Sham Bevel, a principal in Virginia Beach. "[Kids] want to be here. They know we care."

"Relying on report cards in isolation could prevent parents from initiating crucial interventions on behalf of their child's academic progress," a new Gallup report reads.