May 08 Column: How bringing comics into the classroom made me love teaching again By Tim Smyth During Teacher Appreciation Week, this teacher shares why he remains passionate about his work -- he brings his passion for comics into the classroom, and it's paid off. Continue reading
May 07 Indiana school faces backlash over Trump 'resistance' class By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Officials at Butler University in Indianapolis are doing damage control after conservative news outlets picked up on the description of a fall class. Continue reading
May 05 Watch How refusing to listen to other voices can harm us all By PBS News Hour As an African-American female scientist and president of Trinity College, Joanne Berger-Sweeney says she’s heard and been the target of a lot of hurtful talk. Yet, as colleges and universities are criticized for seeming to stifle speech and thought, she… Continue watching
May 05 Column: How a reporting trip to coal country inspired my 7-year-old's science fair project By Cameron Hickey When science reporter Cameron Hickey made a recent trip to West Virginia coal mines, it afforded him a unique opportunity to bring what he learned back home -- for his son's science fair project. Continue reading
May 03 Dear graduates, here's what you need to know about health insurance By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Should a person stay on their parents' insurance or switch to a plan offered by their employer? What about Medicaid? Kaiser Health News breaks down the different options facing young graduates today. Continue reading
May 03 Trump asks Congress to extend school choice nationwide By Maria Danilova, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked Congress to work with him on extending school choice programs nationwide to benefit millions of students, including low-income African-American and Hispanic children. Continue reading
May 03 Column: Why geography matters for students now more than ever By Chris Heffernan Students need to know human geography; they need to understand the relationships that exist between cultures. Continue reading
May 03 Low-income, minority students lag in high school grad rates By Maria Danilova, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Despite rising national graduation rates, low-income and minority students continue to lag behind their peers in finishing high school, according to a study released Wednesday. Continue reading
May 02 Watch '13 Reasons Why' is provocative and devastating. Is it also dangerous? By PBS News Hour Netflix’s new drama “13 Reasons Why” centers on a teenage girl’s suicide. And although the show may bring awareness to mental health issues, some worry the depiction strays from entertainment to pose a threat to impressionable students. William Brangham explores… Continue watching
May 02 Teachers not shying away from divisive political discussion, survey suggests By Madeline Will, Education Week Months after the 2016 presidential election, a majority of educators polled say that national politics have created a sharp divide among students, leaving teachers grappling with how to handle classroom conversations about controversial issues. Continue reading