Education
Surprise! Amid Rising Inequality, One School Gap Is Narrowing
A new study shows that economic and racial school readiness gaps have narrowed significantly over a 12-year period. Score one for parental engagement and quality pre-K. But huge gaps remain.
Back To School Barbershop: New Goals, Homework And Parental Supervision
Parenting blogger Doyin Richards, mother Tammy Garnes, and professor Christopher Emdin share goals for the new school year and thoughts about homework.
Texas Students Return To Class With New Open Carry Law In Effect
At the University of Texas, it's the first week of school under a new state law that allows concealed handguns in classes, buildings and dorms. Protesters demonstrated for and against the law.
University Of Chicago Tells Freshmen It Does Not Support 'Trigger Warnings'
The university alerted incoming students in a welcome letter that they will not be shielded from ideas or materials they may find harmful, but it's not barring individual professors from doing so.
A New Course At Arkansas Colleges: How To Not Get Pregnant
Arkansas, a Bible Belt state that emphasizes abstinence-only in high school, is launching a mandatory program in its colleges and universities on strategies to prevent unplanned pregnancy.
Cursive Law Writes New Chapter For Handwriting In Alabama's Schools
Schools in Alabama were already required to teach cursive writing, but a new law now requires schools to provide cursive instruction by the end of the third grade, and report proficiency levels.
Teaching Medical Teamwork Right From The Start
Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic are collaborating to better integrate the training of student doctors, dentists, nurses and social workers. One goal: Reduce medical errors.
Parsing The 'Free' In Free Community College
A new report shows that covering tuition for community college means very different things in different states.
Down With Homework: Teacher's Viral Note Tells Of Growing Attitude
Second-grade teacher Brandy Young announced the policy to parents this month. Her stance is one being taken by more and more educators.