Frustration. Burnout. Attrition. It's Time To Address The National Teacher Shortage
New national reports out today by the Learning Policy Institute look at the widening teacher shortage problem — and offer solutions.
Education
Texas Textbook Called Out As 'Racist' Against Mexican-Americans
Professors, activists and students alike are calling for the Texas School Board not to approve a textbook many find offensive.
Your State's Schools Are In Trouble When A Judge Says ...
A Connecticut Superior Court judge wrote a scathing indictment of his state's public education system. We've curated the 10 best lines.
For Kids, Anxiety About School Can Feel Like 'Being Chased By A Lion'
Anxiety is the most frequently diagnosed mental disorder in children. A unique school in Fairfax, Va., tries to help students with severe anxiety who have trouble going to class.
New College Rankings Are Out: NPR Ed Rates The Rankings!
Prestige? Perks? Value for money? The question of how to rate a college is far from straightforward. Here's our annual guide to making sense of all those guides.
Getting Restless At The Head Of The Class
A new report suggests that 20 to 45 percent of students are at least one grade level ahead in at least one subject.
This District May Close All Of Its High Schools; It's About Much More Than Money
The schools in Erie, Pa., have had money trouble for a while. To give his students a better shot, the superintendent wants to send all his high schoolers to the more wealthy, whiter suburban schools.
Rodney Ellis, Advocate For Public Schools, Dies
The former head of the North Carolina Association of Educators has died. Rodney Ellis' passing has brought condolences from across the state.
Students Searching For Alternatives After ITT Tech Closes
Joshua Battistin of Orlando, Fla. is one of more than 30,000 students considering options to continue their education following the abrupt closure of the for-profit technical college.
Teaching Sept. 11 To Students Who Were Born After The Attacks Happened
Fifteen years after Sept. 11, some schools are grappling with how to teach the terrorist attacks and their aftermath to a new generation of students.