Aug 23 Watch 3:33 Why we should be thinking of sexual intimacy in terms of pizza By PBS News Hour In her new book “Girls & Sex,” Peggy Orenstein suggests that we re-think sexual intimacy, in both education and our everyday lives. While she acknowledges the importance of the national debate on campus sexual assault, Orenstein also urges us to… Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch 9:34 Assessing whether corporal punishment helps students, or hurts them By PBS News Hour Corporal punishment is still used in 21 states' public schools. Proponents say the method can motivate children to behave, but research suggests otherwise. Trey Clayton, for instance, was paddled repeatedly in school as a teenager, ultimately suffering a broken jaw… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 7:23 How a legal ruling on transgender bathroom access affects schools By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 22 Senator suggests colleges swap teachers for videos By Associated Press Sen. Ron Johnson called higher education a "cartel" and suggested colleges could cut the number of instructors and increase use of online videos like Ken Burns' 11½-hour documentary on the Civil War. Continue reading
Aug 22 Federal judge temporarily blocks Obama administration policy on transgender students By Harry Zahn U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor signed the injunction Sunday after Texas and 12 other states challenged the order, calling it unconstitutional. Continue reading
Aug 19 One million U.S. students could be studying Mandarin by 2020 By Corey Mitchell, Education Week In 2009, there were only 10 Mandarin dual-language programs in the United States. Now there are nearly 200. Continue reading
Aug 17 Students who use social media score lower in math, reading and science By Liana Heitin, Education Week Students who use social media daily score lower in math, reading and science. But don't worry gamers, the research shows you score higher. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 7:13 Why are early childhood educators struggling to make ends meet? By PBS News Hour Science tells us that critical brain development in children begins well before kindergarten, so their care and education prior to starting school matter. But the very foundation of effective early education -- child care providers -- often struggle to earn… Continue watching
Aug 16 Education Department to offer aid for professional training partnerships By Courtney Norris The U.S. Department of Education is providing $17 million in grants and loans to assist low-income students in enrolling in eight “nontraditional” training programs, part of the Obama administration’s efforts to make college more accessible and affordable. Continue reading
Aug 16 As summer draws to a close, 6 things to know about going back to school By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press The lazy days of summer are ending for millions of children. How much will parents spend on school supplies? How do American students stack up globally? Here are some facts and figures as the new year begins. Continue reading