Imagine a world where a young child's comprehension of a text written by Dr. Seuss could predict whether they will graduate from high school more than a decade later. This may sound as nonsensical as a plot from Dr. Seuss himself, but it's not a work of fiction.
As districts continue navigating the post-pandemic landscape, reimagining summer school as a comprehensive educational recovery initiative is not just an opportunity—it is a necessity.
In the world of special education, each case is like a microcosm of how the problem is playing out across the country. Every party is unhappy and frustrated with the situation.
Even though most summer school programs offered in 2023 were free, less than half of eligible students showed up, says the latest research from the RAND Corporation.
Friday marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, in which the Supreme Court ruled that the “separate but equal” schools for racial minorities were inherently unequal and unconstitutional. But so many years after the watershed ruling, new research confirms a startling trend.
Imagine if we taught math by mandating just a single semester-long course in high school. Or if we taught science by occasionally mentioning it in history classes. Yet, that's exactly how financial literacy is taught in US schools—if it's taught at all.
Mental Health Awareness Month provides an opportunity for all of us to acknowledge mental health struggles and successes and share resources to support living healthier, more balanced lives.
Denver Public Schools launched Acceleration Academies that pair students who are significantly below grade level with paraprofessionals who are receiving coaching and professional development.
