Education Apr 30 What parents of dyslexic children are teaching schools about literacy By Lisa Stark, Education Week
Education Sep 26 Watch 8:23 Vermont’s rules on vaccines for school met with parents’ support and pushback Several states have tightened their immunization requirements, requiring children who attend school get vaccinated against preventable illnesses. But some parents who believe vaccines should be a personal choice are pushing back. Special correspondent Lisa Stark of Education Week reports from… By PBS News Hour
Education Dec 27 Watch 8:42 This West Virginia school is caring for students, when addicted parents can’t In opioid-stricken West Virginia, this school is taking on the role of parent. Lisa Stark of Education Week visits Cottageville Elementary, where students often lack food, clothes and transportation because of drug-addicted parents. In addition to increasing communication with local… By PBS News Hour
Education Nov 29 Watch 8:23 In the black community, a division over charter schools With the election of Donald Trump, a big proponent of school choice, and his like-minded pick for secretary of education, Betsy DeVos, the topic of charter schools is likely to attract more attention. But among African-American parents and the NAACP,… By PBS News Hour
Education Aug 30 Watch 8:48 In Chicago, preparing teachers for the classrooms that need them most Teaching is extremely difficult in urban school districts. In Chicago, for example, the city is confronting one of the worst budget crises in years, and keeping good teachers is a persistent struggle. But an intensive training program nearby is using… By PBS News Hour