What Schools Teach About 9/11 And The War On Terror

It's important to help students understand the significance of the terror attacks, but teaching a simple nationalistic narrative is risky.

Education Debates Are Rife With War References: Have They Gone Too Far?

Former education secretary's comparison of suicide bombers at Kabul airport to "anti-mask and anti-vax people here" draws ire.

5 Reasons Video Games Should Be More Widely Used In School

Video games keep kids in STEM, provide experiential learning, teach kids about failure and keep them engaged, and make complex learning fun.

Lessons About 9/11 Often Provoke Harassment Of Muslim Students

“Even if they’re joking around, they’ll say ‘terrorist’ and stuff like that,” one student said, adding, “That used to trigger me a lot.”

Education Department Will Forgive $5.8 Billion In Student Loans

Under new regulation, funds of borrowers will be forgiven to those that Social Security has identified as disabled.

Princeton Review’s 2022 ‘Best’ List Includes Hundreds Of Colleges

The 30th annual edition is comprised of 387 colleges from across the country. See which schools made the 2022 list.

7 Tips For LGBTQ Parents To Help Schools Fight Stigma, Ignorance

LGBTQ parents often have specific concerns when it comes to inclusion and acceptance.

Coronavirus Outbreaks Force Early Reversals On In-Person Learning

A full return to the classroom is on hold as more than 80 school districts have postponed or canceled in-person learning.

Students Returning To School With Anxiety, Grief, Gaps In Social Skills

As kids go back to class, schools can serve as critical access points for mental health services, but shortages remain a concern.

Back-To-School A Playground For More Partisan Politics Over COVID

As kids head back to class, what happens when schools and politics collide? Teachers — and especially kids — will lose, experts say.

Colleges Using Federal Stimulus Money To Clear Student Debt

The American Rescue Plan was signed into law in March 2021 and allocated nearly $40 billion to higher education.

Pushback Challenges Vaccination Requirements At U.S. Colleges

Hundreds of colleges are requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, but others face mounting political pressure to limit their anti-virus actions.

Pandemic Leaves Teens Worried, Disconnected From School

Nearly 3 out of every 4 students are concerned with how COVID-19 will impact their education.

Lawsuits Over Critical Race Theory Bans: What Won't Work And What Might

A much-disputed Supreme Court decision 15 years ago stripped quite a bit of teachers' free-speech protection when they clock into work.

Free School Meals For All Children Can Improve Kids' Health

Two states have made it law. Meanwhile, a bill proposed in Congress aims to make free school meals a permanent fixture in all states.

​Polarization Shown In Schools Across U.S. With Fall Mask Rules

State laws vary from requiring all students to be masked to banning mask mandates.

​Emmy Noether Faced Sexism And Nazism; 100 Years Later Her Math Still Intrigues

2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Noether’s landmark paper on ring theory, a branch of theoretical mathematics that still fascinates.

Critical Race Theory Bans May Have Chilling Effect On What Schools Teach About Racism

A spate of state laws control what teachers can say about whether a state or the nation itself was racist from inception.

Tears, Politics And Money: School Boards Become Battle Zones

Meetings that were once orderly, even boring, have turned ugly as communities and candidates become galvanized by one issue or another.

Vaccinated Students, Teachers Won't Need Masks This Fall: CDC

The goal of the new guidance is to get students, teachers and staff back in school buildings full time, according to the federal agency.

National Spelling Bee Finals Spell V-I-C-T-O-R-Y For Winner

Eleven spellers will vie for the prize at this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee, held Thursday in Orlando, Florida.

Few U.S. Educators Teaching Critical Race Theory: Survey

A poll by the Association of American Educators found most teachers also have no plans to teach critical race theory in near future.

Held Back

Inside a lost school year.

Critical Race Theory: What Exactly Is It? AP Explains

The term seemed to appear out of nowhere. Now, it's a hot-button topic igniting battles from statehouses to school board meetings.

How A National Student Database Could Cheapen The College Experience

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has proposed a federal database that would show how much money people earn after getting a degree.

Colorado First In Eliminating Legacy College Admissions

Bills Polis signed ban the practice at state universities, and let them decide whether to consider prospective students' ACT or SAT scores.

Donor Rewards Centennial Football Players For Off-Field Success

Anonymous Georgia donor pledges to give away 1 million per year to African American football players who are standouts in the classroom.

Schools Try Pep-Rally Tactics To Get Students Vaccinated

Free prom tickets and mobile vaccination units are among the ways school districts across the country are urging students to get a vaccine.

The Typical Child Care Worker In The US Earns Less Than $12 An Hour

Caregivers in few states are paid what’s considered a living wage.

New Teachers Face Complex Cultural Challenges

The stories of 3 Latina teachers in their toughest moments.

Another Pandemic ‘To Do' On The List For Schools: Contact Tracing

Telling families how to quarantine is crucial to protecting communities and containing spread.

Lindenhurst Students Connecting During ‘Class Wars’

The students design T-shirts to be worn during these competitions.

Why Business School Efforts To Recruit More Diverse Faculties Are Failing

Despite the increasing diversity among America's college students, business school professors remain overwhelmingly white.

Promoting Mental Wellness In The Classroom

How schools can help kids heal after the pandemic's uncertainty.

Breakfast After The Bell Programs Reduce School Absenteeism

The research brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

After Tough Year, Teachers Hold On Through Pandemic — For Now

Despite predictions, reports say there is little evidence that teachers are leaving the profession en masse. However, that could change.

How To Tell If Your College Is Trans-Inclusive

Knowing trans-inclusive policies, support can lead to a greater feeling of belonging on campus.

New List Ranks 2021's Best High Schools: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

Best Schools Often Out Of Reach For Disadvantaged Students In Choice Programs

The research brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

5 Ways Educators Can Support Student Well-Being

There's another type of “vaccine” that may be beneficial for some returning K-12 students that could be overlooked.