Obama's Impact On America's Schools
After eight years in office, his list of accomplishments is as long as it is controversial.
Education
Activists Fear Reversal Of Strict Rules On Campus Sexual Assault
Survivors of campus sexual assault and their allies are imploring President-elect Trump's nominee for education secretary to continue cracking down on schools who don't take the issue seriously.
School Graduation Rates Are Deceiving. Here Are 7 Things That Would Help
High school graduation rates are improving, but an investigation into the numbers shows some of that is due to quick fixes. Policy experts respond with their suggestions for real progress.
Supreme Court Considers How Schools Support Students With Disabilities
A Colorado case is a test of what public schools must do in designing an individual education plan for children with disabilities.
The Higher Ed Learning Revolution: Tracking Each Student's Every Move
More colleges and universities are exploring how to better use the trove of data they're collecting on their students to improve teaching and learning.
Confirmation Hearing For Betsy DeVos, Trump's Education Pick, Delayed A Week
Democrats recently raised objections about the wealthy philanthropist's incomplete financial disclosure paperwork. The announcement of the delay didn't mention any of those concerns.
'Schools Can Save Lives': An Exit Interview With The U.S. Education Secretary
John B. King Jr. talks about equity, testing and vouchers as he prepares for a Trump administration handover.
How English Came To Be The Dominant Language In Science Publications
New research suggests that scientific publications may be overlooked in non-English speaking countries. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about the issue with Princeton Professor Michael Gordin.
Using Social Media, Students Aspire To Become 'Influencers'
Syracuse University Professor Corey Takahashi offers his commentary on the challenge of teaching students who, instead of wanting to be writers or filmmakers, aspire to be online "influencers."
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