Jan 15 Federal government spending bill investing billions in education By News Desk Education programs will receive large funding boosts as part of the new bipartisan $1.1 trillion spending bill which passed the U.S. House of Representatives in January. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch Will a GED exam makeover be better for workers? For more than 70 years, the General Educational Development exam, or the GED, has been an important tool for those who didn't complete high school and for immigrants looking to make inroads into higher education or secure better jobs. An… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch Will new Common Core standards succeed in centralizing student learning? Will new Common Core standards succeed in centralizing student learning?… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch How ‘flipped classrooms’ are turning the traditional school day upside down By PBS News Hour Clintondale High School outside Detroit was one of the lowest performing schools in Michigan when they decided to "flip" their classrooms. Now, teachers record their lessons online for students to watch outside of school and class time is used to… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch New Report Reveals Where You Live and Work Affects Your Economic Mobility By PBS News Hour New Report Reveals Where You Live and Work Affects Your Economic Mobility… Continue watching
May 29 Watch Country Music Legend Dolly Parton’s New Role: ‘Book Lady’ Country Music Legend Dolly Parton's New Roll: "Book Lady"… Continue watching
May 14 Watch In India, Organization of Learning Centers Seeks to Spark Enthusiasm for School In India, Organization of Learning Centers Seeks to Spark Enthusiasm for School… Continue watching
Apr 05 Bringing the Classroom to Jordan’s Exploding Refugee Population By Larisa Epatko The number of Syrian refugees escaping to neighboring Jordan has surpassed 400,000 with thousands more arriving each day. Many of the refugees are children, who normally would be in school but instead are hunkering down in refugee camps. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch Teachers Embrace ‘Deep Learning,’ Translating Lessons Into Practical Skills Teachers Embrace 'Deep Learning,' Translating Lessons Into Practical Skills… Continue watching
Jan 21 Taking the Oath: Officers Vow to Keep Inauguration Safe By Extra DA Officers from across the country take an oath to protect those coming for the Inauguration. Continue reading