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A Fertile Period for Education Reform?
The unexpected effects of politics, the pandemic, and racial awakening
Every Student Succeeds Act
Leadership Makes a Difference: Lamar Alexander and K–12 Education
As governor, secretary of education, and senator, Alexander had vast influence.
Teachers and Teaching
Teachers Need to Be Taught To Teach Students to Behave
Many educators lack basic training in classroom management.
Courts and Law
A Landmark Ruling for Religious Schools
The future implications of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue
School Spending
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Bucks the “Staffing Surge” Trend
Lowered expenses, but not at the expense of student achievement
Higher Education
The Rise of Dual Credit
More and more students take college classes while still in high school.That is boosting degree attainment but also raising doubts about rigor.
Charter Schools
Why So Many People Are Disappointed With Their Educations—And How To Start Fixing It.
Alternative pathways can help students find a “vocational self” and upward mobility
News
Nudging and Shoving Students Toward Success
What the research shows about the promise and limitations of behavioral science in education
Trending Stories
A Test for the Test Makers
College Board and ACT move to grow and diversify as the pandemic fuels test-optional admissions trend
Can Teaching Be Improved by Law?
At least twenty states have passed or are considering measures related to the science of reading.
How Family Background Influences Student Achievement
Can schools narrow the gap?
Don’t Ruin College by Making It Free
Threats to quality and innovation outweigh benefit of increased access.
The Case for (Quality) Homework
Why it improves learning, and how parents can help
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A Test for the Test Makers
College Board and ACT move to grow and diversify as the pandemic fuels test-optional admissions trend
Can Teaching Be Improved by Law?
At least twenty states have passed or are considering measures related to the science of reading.
How Family Background Influences Student Achievement
Can schools narrow the gap?
Don’t Ruin College by Making It Free
Threats to quality and innovation outweigh benefit of increased access.
The Case for (Quality) Homework
Why it improves learning, and how parents can help
