Mar 21 Watch Department of Education finds pattern of inequality by race in public schools By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 21 Five things to know about today’s report on unequal education By Kimberly Hefling, Associated Press Minority students are less likely to have access to advanced math and science classes and veteran teachers. Black students of any age, even the youngest preschoolers, are more likely to be suspended. And students with disabilities are more likely than… Continue reading
Mar 21 Black preschoolers more likely to face suspension By Kimberly Hefling and Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Black students are more likely to be suspended from U.S. public schools -- even as tiny preschoolers. The racial disparities in American education, from access to high-level classes and experienced teachers to discipline, were highlighted in a report… Continue reading
Dec 03 Watch States Seek Stimulus Funds Tied to Education Reform Special correspondent for education John Merrow looks at states that will apply for their share of federal stimulus money tied to education reform. Continue watching
Aug 14 Watch School Districts Find Loopholes in No Child Left Behind Law School districts are getting around certain requirements of the No Child Left Behind law by setting the bar measuring student progress low in the beginning. Special correspondent for education John Merrow begins a series of reports. Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch High School Drop-out Rates Rise While the drop-out rate of high school students increases, experts struggle to develop an accurate measure and determine why some students fail to graduate. Continue watching