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First LookUnder new framework for student progress, states try new ways to grade schoolsThe Obama-era Every Student Succeeds Act, which comes into effect this year, gives states greater flexibility in how they judge schools.
First LookIn unanimous decision, Supreme Court raises bar for special educationThe ruling could bring major benefits to students with disabilities – especially those with 'individualized education programs,' or IEPs.- First LookGlobal Teacher Prize awarded to Canadian educator who works with InuitMaggie MacDonnell's teaching philosophy underscores hope and acts of kindness, which she puts to practice in an isolated corner of Quebec.
To boost its economy, Tennessee is creating more college gradsJob opportunities in many parts of Tennessee are plentiful, but too many residents don't have the skills to fill them. Now leaders are trying to smooth the path to higher education and to a better-trained work force.
Campuses take a stand when protests go too farIn a move to expose students to more diverse viewpoints, colleges and universities have invited controversial figures to speak, resulting in disruptive protests. Here's a look at how three schools are drawing the line between the free exchange of ideas and the right to protest those ideas.
No taxes for teachers: California tries to hold on to good educatorsThe Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act is a proposal that would incentivize new teachers with tax breaks, and keep veteran teachers in the system by eliminating their income tax entirely.
Harvard is dropping the LSAT requirement. Will other schools follow?Harvard Law School has announced it will accept both LSAT and GRE test scores for incoming applicants, hoping to expand and diversify its applicant pool.
Why did Chance the Rapper give $1 million to Chicago public schools?The announcement followed Chance's meeting last week with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to discuss the governor's decision to overturn a ruling that would have provided $215 million in additional funding to Chicago public schools.
First LookA comeback for cursive? More states encouraging penmanship in school.Support for the handwriting style has declined in recent decades, but now more states aim to bring it back into fashion.
After Trump issues executive order backing HBCUs, work remains for their supportersBlack leaders and outside experts say that these schools help African-Americans compete on a playing field that’s still tilted against them. While Tuesday’s news is encouraging, they also see a need for improvements that go beyond a shake-up in the federal bureaucracy.
First LookHarvard officials allegedly stole $110,000 meant for students with disabilitiesA duo of former administrators at Harvard are facing charges that they stole the money from an account meant to help students with disabilities and used it to purchase electronics, jewelry, and other personal items.
First LookCould Betsy DeVos be an ally for transgender students? It's complicated.The new education secretary has a history of quietly supporting LGBT rights, and reportedly objected to the Trump administration's decision to revoke the previous administration's guidance for schools on what bathrooms transgender students should be allowed to use.
US student debt tops $1.31 trillion: Does Betsy DeVos have a plan?The growth of student loans drove or a substantial increase in household debt last year, say experts.
First LookWhy Yale reconsidered Calhoun College’s white supremacist tiesThe university announced on Saturday it will rename the residential college, reversing a controversial decision in April.
Protest or engage: What should Betsy DeVos opponents do next?Now that Ms. DeVos has been confirmed as secretary of Education, her opponents need to decide whether or not to engage with her in the hopes of moderating her stances.
First LookSan Francisco will offer free college tuition to residentsUnder a deal made with the city, City College of San Francisco will offer free tuition to San Francisco residents, but some observers worry that the deal leaves out some undocumented residents.
First LookVice President Mike Pence breaks tied Senate vote in DeVos confirmationThe vice president cast a historic, record-breaking tie vote in the Senate for the cabinet confirmation.
Wheaton College offers refugee scholarship in response to Trump travel banThe Massachusetts liberal arts college also called on other academic institutions to create similar programs aimed at helping refugees.
U.S. Senate support for Trump education nominee weakensTwo Republican senators have said they would not vote for Betsy DeVos. With Democrats expected to oppose her as a block, the chamber is split 50-50 on her confirmation.
First LookDid Betsy DeVos plagiarize some answers in her Senate questionnaire?In her written responses to questions from Senate Democrats, education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos seems to have lifted quotations from an Obama administration official.
