Education Sep 01 Long-term effects of COVID school shutdowns become apparent as students return to class By John Yang
Education May 28 Watch 6:31 Can ‘cultural proficiency’ among teachers help close student achievement gap? Racial disparity in academic achievement remains a leading problem in American education, both at the K-12 and the college levels. A number of studies show greater diversity in the teaching profession can address some of those concerns. Hari Sreenivasan has… By Hari Sreenivasan
Education Jun 19 Watch 7:29 How do you make the benefits of pre-K education last? A study suggesting the benefits of pre-K may not be long-lasting has sparked debate in Tennessee, where proposals for state-funded, universal programs are an issue in this year's governor's race. What’s behind the finding, and what are the keys to… By John Yang
Education Mar 06 Watch 6:36 Many preschool teachers are scared of teaching STEM. Here’s a solution that might help Everyone knows that 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds ask a lot of questions. But that unrestrained curiosity can unsettle preschool teachers who feel they lack sufficient understanding of science, technology, engineering and math, often referred to as STEM. Hari Sreenivasan reports… By PBS NewsHour
Education Nov 14 Watch 7:32 After-school STEM programs inspire kids to keep learning At an after-school STEM club in Rhode Island, students are working on an engineering challenge -- because they want to be. The low-stakes, fun environment offers time for exploration when resources or hands-on activities may be in short supply during… By Lisa Stark, Education Week
Nov 07 Watch 7:14 Anti-bias lessons help preschoolers hold up a mirror to diversity By Cat Wise Some California preschools are getting children to participate in conversations about racial differences at an early age by introducing an anti-bias curriculum that teaches kids about diversity and inclusion. Against a backdrop of national divides over race, these educators use… Continue watching
Nov 03 Online preschool: Does it work? By Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report A small but growing number of nonprofits and for-profit companies are saying they can deliver at least some of the experiences and benefits of high-quality preschool via the internet, and thousands of parents are signing up. But as online early… Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 5:49 These Colorado preschoolers learn hands-on farming to prevent childhood obesity By Cat Wise As childhood obesity soars among low-income communities with limited access to fresh produce, some educators in Colorado are combating the problem by joining the farm-to-preschool movement. Now these preschoolers are learning their ABCs while picking veggies from the school garden… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 6:58 Why education reform keeps failing students By PBS NewsHour Education reform has been on the national political agenda for decades, but has significant progress ever been made? In his new book, “Addicted to Reform,” former NewsHour education correspondent John Merrow chronicles the many attempts. Merrow sits down with Jeffrey… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 6:54 B is for bug when preschoolers make nature their classroom By PBS NewsHour In the age of standardized testing, screen time and what some see as a generation of excessively coddled children, a new movement of preschools is pushing kids outdoors, come rain or shine, heat or cold, to connect with nature and… Continue watching