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First LookLackluster report card 'no big surprise' to US education secretaryThe latest National Assessment of Educational Progress showed stagnant reading scores and a dip in math proficiency among fourth and eighth grade students.
Why is Arizona trying to repeal Common Core?Arizona's board of education voted to allow changes to Common Core as part of the state's broader push to revitalize education by making it less standardized.
Hit the snooze: Illinois high school starts later so students can sleepA suburban Chicago school plans to institute a later start time, following hundreds of other schools in 43 states. Is this method effective in enhancing academic performances? Some research says, yes.
Why Obama is placing new limits on standardized testingPresident Obama on Saturday announced new federal guidelines that would limit the percentage of class time taken up by standardized testing and help local governments reevaluate individual programs.
Inside Mark Zuckerberg's new school: Private, but freeMark Zuckerberg has poured over $1 billion into education. What's behind 'The Primary School,' which will provide free education and healthcare to all students?
FocusTo grow new generation of girl scientists, some schools go single sexCoding games that teach Spanish lessons? ‘Tech Crew’ classes? It's one vision of how to help girls achieve in science, tech, engineering, and math.
Progress WatchWhy US high school graduation rates are on the riseThe latest data suggests more American high school students are graduating than ever before. Some experts say new federal requirements are behind the improvement.
Washington coach prays on football field, defying ordersBremerton high school assistant football coach prays on the 50 yard line after each game. A violation of the separation of church and state?
Is Apple patent defeat a victory for universities?Apple has won patent infringement lawsuits against other companies, but its Friday loss to a university could have significant impacts on other university researchers concerned about their intellectual property rights.
First LookL.A. teacher fired for misconduct, or was it age discrimination?This week, the Los Angeles School Board voted to fire Rafe Esquith, a nationally recognized teacher, over allegations of misconduct. But that's only one part of a bigger picture.
First LookWas UC Berkeley too easy on professor accused of sexual harassment?Dr. Geoffrey Marcy, astronomy professor at the University of California-Berkeley, has been accused of multiple cases of sexual harassment, shocking school administrators and colleagues.
First LookWhen rights collide: transgender teen barred from locker room over privacyThe Illinois school district maintains that allowing a transgender student to use the girls' locker room would violate the privacy rights of other students. The refusal could cost the district federal funding.
First LookCorruption in Chicago Public Schools: Former chief admits to fraudBarbara Byrd-Bennett is pleaded guilty to steering $23 million of Chicago Public Schools ‘no-bid’ contracts to education-training companies in exchange for kickbacks.
Stanford women love programming, but will Silicon Valley love them back?Efforts to break the tech industry’s 'boy club' image may be paying off: computer science is now the No. 1 major for women at Stanford University.
Student Immigrant Movement works for educational equityThe group is hoping an education bill that would lower tuition rates for undocumented students will move out of committee sooner rather than later.
Indiana fraternity hazing video shows social media's positive impactPhotos, video, and social media are bringing unprecedented transparency and awareness to a range of issues – from hazing to racism to police violence.
First LookCampus hazing: Graphic video prompts Indiana University to suspend fratHazing has been an increasingly large issue within Greek societies. How are school administrators responding?
First LookArne Duncan to resign: Who will head Department of Education?Secretary Duncan is one of the only remaining members of President Obama's original cabinet.
Why many students might not be choosing 'right' collegeMany students choose colleges based on price tag, unaware of available financial aid options. Colleges are increasingly taking aim at that problem.
U. of Chicago gets $100 million for conflict resolution researchThe Pearson Family Foundation gave $100 million for a research institute aimed at using big data to study and resolve global conflicts.
