Apr 17 Beyond test scores, here are new ways states are tracking school success By Maria Danilova, Associated Press The plans are required under the Every Student Succeeds Act, a law signed by former President Barack Obama that takes effect in the coming school year. Continue reading
Apr 12 New York becomes first state to offer free four-year college tuition By Dayana Morales Gomez Rhode Island is now considering a similar measure, which would make two years of college free for in-state students. Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 7:59 How war and years of lost education have devastated Syrian children — and what can be done to help By PBS News Hour More than a third of schools in Syria have closed since the war began six years ago; a recent report found more than 1.7 million children and youth are not attending classes. David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee joins… Continue watching
Apr 11 For science educators, the stakes for teaching the next generation feel higher than ever By Vic Pasquantonio Teachers who attended the National Science Teacher Association conference say professional development is vital to their success -- and the success of their students and the country. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 3:27 Is college worth the cost? By PBS News Hour College student loan debt in the U.S. now stands at $1.4 trillion -- more than what Americans owe on their credit cards or car loans. To determine whether the investment pays off, students and lawmakers are asking schools for more… Continue watching
Apr 09 States want more career and technical training, but struggle to find teachers By Sophie Quinton, Stateline Two-thirds of states are currently reporting a shortage of career and technical education teachers in at least one specialty. Continue reading
Apr 08 Debate over in-state tuition for students in U.S. illegally By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Twenty states already offer cheaper in-state college tuition to students who are in the United States illegally. Continue reading
Apr 06 Who will teach career and technical training courses that states want? By Sophie Quinton, Stateline Many Minnesota employers say they can’t find skilled workers with the right career training. Meanwhile, high schools are cutting career and technical education courses because they can’t find qualified teachers. Continue reading
Apr 04 Watch 6:20 Will classroom cameras protect students with special needs? By PBS News Hour Because children with intellectual disabilities are the most vulnerable to abuse at school, Texas is the first state to require cameras in special education classrooms if requested by parents. But the current law has raised concerns about privacy as well… Continue watching
Apr 03 Bill Nye on his ‘codebreaker’ mom and how science teachers can change the world By Vic Pasquantonio Bill Nye shares his thoughts on building passion for science, empowering girls in STEM education and why long division isn't obsolete. Continue reading