Dec 10 Obama signs No Child Left Behind rewrite, shifting power to states By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Calling it a "Christmas miracle," President Barack Obama signed a sweeping overhaul of the No Child Left Behind education law on Thursday, ushering in a new approach to accountability, teacher evaluations and the way the most poorly performing… Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch 7:21 Wisdom from four decades of education reporting By PBS News Hour Special correspondent John Merrow has reported on education for more than four decades, and for the PBS NewsHour since the 1980s. Now retiring, he joins Judy Woodruff to talk about what he’s observed over the years. Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 7:33 Today’s newest teachers face tough job odds, high turnover By PBS News Hour Is it a good time to become a teacher? Salaries haven't kept up with inflation, tenure is under attack and standardized test scores are being used to fire teachers. And that's if you get a job. Special correspondent for education… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 7:14 Schools, students bracing themselves for new, tougher Common Core tests By PBS News Hour Students in 29 states are taking the Common Core tests for the first time this spring. A few years ago, one school in Washington, D.C., changed how it prepares for standardized tests, adopting home visits, pep rallies and new curricula… Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch In rural West Virginia, schools help grandparents who are parenting for the second time By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 03 Watch 6:29 Schools in rural West Virginia aim to improve students’ prospects By PBS News Hour Boredom can mean trouble and bad health for children in rural America. In communities where resources are few, schools face the extra challenge of keeping students active, safe and healthy. Special correspondent John Tulenko of Learning Matters reports from McDowell… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 7:39 What will sink and what will survive as states test Common Core? By PBS News Hour In 2008, a set of academic standards for U.S. public schools called the Common Core was created for states to voluntarily implement. Intended to raise the bar for American students and teachers, many states that originally signed on are now… Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch 6:31 Can innovative schools be all-inclusive in Philadelphia? By PBS News Hour Can schools that enroll students of all skill levels use the same methods as more academically selective programs? In the second half of our report on Philadelphia’s public schools, special correspondent for education John Merrow reports on the city’s U… Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch 6:04 Philadelphia schools aim to innovate to escape crisis By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 18 Watch Would greater independence for teachers result in higher student performance? By PBS News Hour Continue watching