Jun 05 Opinion: We can't let progress on high school graduation rates mask a deeper problem By Robert Balfanz, John Bridgeland, John Gomperts, Bob Wise While the nation has seen graduation rates rise from 71 percent in 2001 to 84 percent in 2016, too many students still fail to reach this milestone of success by 18. Continue reading
Jun 05 Opinion: Students are pushing themselves to unhealthy limits. Here's how teachers can help By David Cutler Pressure on students to obtain A's is having a harmful impact on stress, depression and anxiety levels. High school teacher David Cutler shares some ways to help students learn from setbacks and then move on. Continue reading
Jun 03 In key governor's races, Democrats split on education By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press A divide among Democrats between backers of teachers unions and those of charter schools and other education innovations is helping shape key gubernatorial primaries. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 7:45 Why the new global wealth of educated women spurs backlash By Paul Solman The spread of education across developing nations is transforming global inequalities and playing a key role in closing the gender gap. Economics correspondent Paul Solman sits down with economist Surjit Bhalla and sociologist Ravinder Kaur to discuss Bhalla’s book, “The… Continue watching
May 31 'Dreamers' celebrate graduation despite DACA uncertainty By Timothy Pratt, The Hechinger Report “They realize this may be their one shot, and they’ve worked too hard and come too far to give up.”… Continue reading
May 29 Watch 3:39 Teaching kids about healthy boundaries in the #MeToo era How are schools using the #MeToo movement to open up discussions about consent, nonverbal cues and what constitutes a healthy relationship? Special correspondent Cristina Quinn of WGBH went to one Massachusetts high school to see what students are learning. Continue watching
May 29 Making every girl equal is the mission of this club By Larisa Epatko “It could be a gender bias dress code in a school district in Kentucky as much as trying to advocate against child marriage in Malawi. The idea is that none of us are equal until every girl everywhere is equal,"… Continue reading
May 28 Why this science teacher saved his class during Indiana school shooting By Associated Press Jason Seaman spoke publicly for the first time since the shooting Friday, thanking the Noblesville community for its support. Continue reading
May 25 Student says science teacher tackled Indiana school shooter By Rick Callahan, Associated Press "Our science teacher immediately ran at him, swatted a gun out of his hand and tackled him to the ground. If it weren't for him, more of us would have been injured for sure."… Continue reading
May 25 2 hurt in Indiana middle school shooting; suspect in custody By Associated Press Someone opened fire at a suburban Indianapolis middle school Friday morning, injuring an adult and a child before being taken into custody, authorities said. Continue reading