While many schools may be posting photos to Facebook to connect with their communities and display student achievements and other uplifting news, the analysis also pointed to some unsettling, if unintended, consequences.

The gap exists in every U.S. state, beginning in elementary school and lasting through college graduation, according to new research conducted by the nonprofit public policy organization Brookings.

New research suggests that as students' academic performance declines, so too will their quality of life beyond high school.

Badges and micro-credentials showcase students' strengths and mastery through reflection and self-assessment—and they're easier than ever to use.