Feb 20 Is your child’s personal data safe at school? By Kyla Calvert Mason Earlier this month, students and parents in Washington, D.C. and Miami learned that massive amounts of student information gathered by schools had been compromised or stolen. In Miami, a man was arrested with students’ names, social security numbers… Continue reading
Feb 18 During Black History Month, helping students understand their role in history By José Vilson Editor’s Note: The U.S. recognizes February as Black History Month, prompting many educators to address the extensive history of the African diaspora. But it is important to show students that this history, and a larger conversation about racial equality in… Continue reading
Feb 16 New standardized tests throw technology curve at some students By Kimberly Hefling, Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Standardized tests have multimedia components, written essays and multi-step calculations needed to solve math problems that go beyond just using rote memory. Students in some states will take adaptive versions in which questions get harder or easier depending on their… Continue reading
Feb 12 High school graduation rates rise but U.S. still lags other developed countries By Kyla Calvert Mason More American high schoolers are graduating on time than ever before, according to federal data released today. Continue reading
Feb 09 Fact check: Is Jeb Bush right about Hispanic students’ achievement in Florida? By Kyla Calvert Mason During a speech at the Detroit Economic Club last week, Jeb Bush veered from topics strictly fiscal. He touted his record improving Florida’s schools during his time in the governor’s office, including claiming that Hispanics in the state were “two… Continue reading
Feb 07 Obama: Scaling back college savings benefits wasn’t worth it By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press President Barack Obama said Friday that he dropped a widely criticized plan to scale back tax benefits for college savings accounts because the savings weren't worth it. Continue reading
Feb 06 Obama to tout community college proposal at Indiana town hall By Jeni O'Malley, Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — President Barack Obama's proposal to make two years of college free will get a key test Friday as he travels to Indiana, a red state where making college more affordable and increasing graduation rates are squarely in the… Continue reading
Feb 05 House Democrats discuss updates to ‘No Child Left Behind’ law By Kimberly Hefling, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Democratic lawmakers are clawing to get their views heard as Congress moves ahead on revising the much-maligned No Child Left Behind education law and its annual school testing requirements. They crowded into a small Capitol Hill hearing… Continue reading
Feb 05 Why do some states bar older students from receiving financial aid? By Meredith Kolodner Misty Aemisegger had always planned to go to college, but when her daughter was born, she decided to stay home and take care of her. A series of short-lived factory jobs, including one that involved chemical exposure she suspects of… Continue reading
Feb 05 In Venezuela, a box of condoms runs $755 as oil prices plummet By Marina Lopes As the petroleum-rich country’s economy is slammed by falling oil prices, expensive imports like condoms are becoming a luxury only the wealthy can afford. Continue reading