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The ExplainerTest results reveal falling teen scores. What’s the solution?More test results, this time for 13-year-olds, show declines in U.S. reading and math skills – underscoring the uphill battle toward post-pandemic academic recovery.
The ExplainerReligion and public education: How a new charter school tests the lawThe school choice movement took a new twist in June when an Oklahoma school board approved a Catholic charter school, opening the door for litigation and the potential for taxpayer money flowing to a religious school.
First LookFamilies push for full school days for children with disabilitiesSome U.S. schools remove children with disabilities from the classroom if they display challenging behavior. While schools say this is necessary for safety, advocates argue that the shortened days amount to discrimination and a violation of civil rights.
Cover StoryStopping culture wars in their tracks: How one city did itIn Middletown, Ohio, the day-to-day work of building trust in the community set the stage for defusing the culture wars confronting the city’s public schools.
Guaranteed transfers for community college? California may chart a path.What’s the best way to help community college students who want a four-year degree? In California, a proposal hopes to offer transfer students access to universities that have typically been out of reach.
First LookDiversity without affirmative action? Colleges weigh the options.In states with affirmative-action bans, colleges have tried many strategies to achieve diversity, with no clear solution. Now, as the Supreme Court considers the fate of affirmative action, colleges nationwide may soon face the same test.
16 weeks to a new job: Can certificate programs be game changers?Adult learners can’t always devote two or four years to a degree. Can certificate programs help bridge the gap to better employment, and help companies fill labor shortages?
How to get absentee students their diploma? Add lots of caring.Facing chronic absenteeism, how are high schools helping students cross the graduation finish line? Often, it comes down to three words: connection, flexibility, and relevance.
First LookCultural pride: Native American high school grads ask to wear regaliaNative American students often wear tribal regalia at graduations to signify community identity. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill earlier this month that would have allowed any public high school student to wear regalia.
STEM with actual stems: Missouri pushes to get students outsideChildren feel happier – and smarter – after time spent in nature. But screen time has only increased since the pandemic. Missouri is one of the states working to get students outside.
First LookWho gets free speech? Battle for diversity on Wisconsin campuses.The fight for free speech and racial equity is on at Wisconsin college campuses. Republicans look to defund university diversity efforts after claiming there is bias against conservative speakers.
First LookA solution to teacher shortage? Veteran teachers say double the pay.As schools struggle to find teachers, more governors are pushing for teacher pay increases. It’s not clear how far pay raises will go toward relieving the shortages. Some teachers say it’s too little, too late to fix problems that are years in the making.
First LookAs schools push math and reading, history and civics scores declineEighth grade students in the United States are scoring lower in history and civics, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Schools have focused more on reading and math post-pandemic, but that has resulted in lower scores elsewhere.
Why is it so hard to transfer community college credits?How can better aligning course offerings among schools help community college transfer students complete four-year degrees?
First Look‘Who we are’: Black parents search for schools that teach full historyBlack American parents want schools that embrace their heritage but topics relating to race are triggering curriculum bans. Some parents in Georgia have found solace in Kilombo Academic & Cultural Institute, a private K-8 school in an Atlanta suburb.
These community college classes offer two teachers – and a path to successHow can community college students master basic skills and prepare for jobs at the same time? Washington state offers a model that supports success. Part of the Saving the College Dream series.
The ExplainerIs this the end of affirmative action? If so, what comes next?The Supreme Court appears poised to end affirmative action in college admissions by the end of June. What will that mean for students and their families?
First LookTribal colleges see bright future in solar energy training programsNearly $15 million in federal grants aims to boost clean energy development at tribal colleges across the United States. The installations would provide learning opportunities for students, while also bringing the renewable energy economy to rural areas.
Why many students are choosing trade programs over collegeWhile almost every sector of higher education is seeing fewer students registering for classes, many trade programs are experiencing increased enrollment.
Does math + pandemic money = help for struggling students?U.S. schools have billions in federal pandemic funding to spend. But how much are they putting toward specific academic needs, such as boosting math skills?
