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In Atlanta cheating scandal, one culprit may be standardized testingSome educators say the Atlanta cheating scandal is a warning sign of the dangers and perverse incentives that can result from a policy that stakes so much on standardized testing results.
Restorative justice: One high school's path to reducing suspensions by halfIn one tough high school in Oakland, Calif., a restorative justice program has cut suspensions in half in just a year.
Cover StorySchool suspensions: Does racial bias feed the school-to-prison pipeline?Rocketing school suspensions may feed the school-to-prison pipeline – and even violate civil rights.
What's needed for preschool to pay off? Two studies offer insightsPresident Obama and members of Congress aim to make preschool more widely available. Two new studies on preschool programs evaluate academic gains – and offer clues about what it takes to boost student progress.
Indiana's expansive school voucher program upheld: A model for others?Indiana's school voucher program, which extends to middle-income families, does not 'directly benefit religious schools,' the state Supreme Court chief justice writes.
Chicago's proposed school closings called unfair to city's poorest studentsCiting a budget deficit and declining enrollment, Chicago proposed Thursday that 61 public schools be closed. Teachers and parents warn that the poorest students will be affected the most.
March Madness: Which team is the best academically?The Belmont Bruins score a perfect 1,000 in the Academic Progress Rate, a metric the NCAA has used to improve the academic standards for March Madness teams.
Guns in dorms: Why did Florida student stash weapons before suicide?A student who apparently killed himself with a gun early Monday also had an assault rifle and explosive materials in his dorm room at University of Central Florida, authorities say. It's illegal to have guns on campus in Florida, but some other states now allow them.- California bill aims to be 'turning point' for college courses onlineIn an effort to improve students' access to high-demand courses, a California state senator is proposing the creation of up to 50 online courses, perhaps spurring a dialogue on college education.
Steubenville rape trial: Where were 'courageous bystanders'?The Steubenville rape trial has highlighted the widespread problem of students not intervening to stop dating and sexual violence among peers. But awareness is growing.
Why promising minority students aren't signing up for AP examsMinority students sign up for AP exams at a lower rate than white peers, even if they are likely to pass. Cultivating early interest in math and science is key to fulfilling potential.
Closing education achievement gap: blue-ribbon panel offers blueprintBetter teacher training, accessible early-childhood education, and school-finance reform are key components to closing the achievement gap between minority and white students, says a report.
Atlanta school shooting raises doubts about metal detectorsPrice Middle School in Atlanta has metal detectors, but a student was shot and wounded Thursday. Districts considering these devices have to weigh the costs and whether they belong in schools at all.- For Chinese studying in US, graduating into an uncertain futureMore Chinese students are enrolled at American colleges than ever before, but US degrees that aren't from Harvard aren't widely valued at home, meaning connections are still what matter most.
Armed Arizona posse guards schools: Vigilantes or vigilance?Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona's Maricopa County has dispatched his armed posse to guard public schools. For members of the posse – often retirees – it's a chance to serve.- Title IX redux? Education Dept. says school sports can't shut out disabled.The Education Department issued a letter Friday advising public schools how to offer equal opportunities for disabled students in sports. Some say it is a landmark moment.
Sexual abuse of students: What has Los Angeles done to stop it?A new sexual abuse case involving a longtime Los Angeles teacher and, allegedly, 20 young students renews focus on record of reform in the nation's second largest school district. The case signals progress in more timely reporting of such allegations and swift notification of parents.
Progress WatchHigh school graduation rate tops 78 percent – highest since 1976Some 78.2 percent finished in four years, graduating in spring 2010, a new report found Tuesday. Grim economic conditions and the need to be competitive in a crowded job market played a role.
New York school bus strike: sign of national pressure on unionsWhile New York City is seeking to bring down its highest-in-the-nation school busing costs by putting the contract out to bid, the union is demanding that drivers and matrons be protected.
Beyond gun control: Will Obama's plans make schools safer?In addition to his gun-control proposals, President Obama unveiled plans designed to make schools more secure. Education groups are largely supportive.
