Commentary: Why grade inflation is spreading from high school to college - and how it hurts learning
Education has increasingly focused on grades and degrees over true learning, leading to significant grade inflation.
Bill would require study of mental, academic effects of cellphone use on students in classrooms
Senate lawmakers are pushing for a study on the effects of cellphone use in K-12 classrooms on students' mental health and academic performance.
The legislation authorizes $5 million annually for a five-year study that includes a pilot program providing secure containers for students to store phones during school hours.
Schools participating in the pilot program will have access to a communication system for emergency responses.
Phillipson urged to take immediate action to curb use of smartphones in schools
Smartphones in schools negatively impact children's academic performance; educators advocate for smartphone restrictions to improve educational outcomes.
Chancellor David Banks offers a pathetic 'state of the schools' address
Chancellor Banks' address lacked substantive academic metrics, focusing instead on civic initiatives and new programming while neglecting critical educational issues.
These are the best high schools in Greater Boston, according to Boston magazine
Dover-Sherborn Regional High School is now ranked No. 1 in the Greater Boston area according to Boston magazine's annual list.
Silicon Valley schools implement cell phone restrictions - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose schools are limiting cell phone use to improve academic performance and student wellness.
Commentary: Why grade inflation is spreading from high school to college - and how it hurts learning
Education has increasingly focused on grades and degrees over true learning, leading to significant grade inflation.
Bill would require study of mental, academic effects of cellphone use on students in classrooms
Senate lawmakers are pushing for a study on the effects of cellphone use in K-12 classrooms on students' mental health and academic performance.
The legislation authorizes $5 million annually for a five-year study that includes a pilot program providing secure containers for students to store phones during school hours.
Schools participating in the pilot program will have access to a communication system for emergency responses.
Phillipson urged to take immediate action to curb use of smartphones in schools
Smartphones in schools negatively impact children's academic performance; educators advocate for smartphone restrictions to improve educational outcomes.
Chancellor David Banks offers a pathetic 'state of the schools' address
Chancellor Banks' address lacked substantive academic metrics, focusing instead on civic initiatives and new programming while neglecting critical educational issues.
These are the best high schools in Greater Boston, according to Boston magazine
Dover-Sherborn Regional High School is now ranked No. 1 in the Greater Boston area according to Boston magazine's annual list.
Silicon Valley schools implement cell phone restrictions - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose schools are limiting cell phone use to improve academic performance and student wellness.
Study shows link between mental health and academics
Mental health significantly disrupts students' ability to study and complete assignments, affecting academic performance.
5 Ways to Cope With Fear of Freshman Finals
Students face increased pressure due to rising professional school admission requirements, making parental support crucial, especially in enhancing sleep and alleviating exam stress.
Study shows link between mental health and academics
Mental health significantly disrupts students' ability to study and complete assignments, affecting academic performance.
5 Ways to Cope With Fear of Freshman Finals
Students face increased pressure due to rising professional school admission requirements, making parental support crucial, especially in enhancing sleep and alleviating exam stress.
State Takeover of 8th-Largest Public School System Exemplifies Alarming Trend
State takeovers of public schools are often ineffective, with a 2021 study showing no evidence of academic benefits.
Schools Got a Record $190 Billion in Pandemic Aid. Did It Work?
The $190 billion federal investment in American education during the pandemic, though it helped student recovery, did not have as significant an impact as expected.
State Takeover of 8th-Largest Public School System Exemplifies Alarming Trend
State takeovers of public schools are often ineffective, with a 2021 study showing no evidence of academic benefits.
Schools Got a Record $190 Billion in Pandemic Aid. Did It Work?
The $190 billion federal investment in American education during the pandemic, though it helped student recovery, did not have as significant an impact as expected.
One way to help big groups of students? Volunteer tutors. - Harvard Gazette
Low-cost, online tutoring program significantly improves academic performance for students, especially economically disadvantaged ones.
VHS Learning Students Continue To Excel Academically With 91% Pass Rate
VHS Learning students have maintained high levels of achievement during and after the pandemic, with a consistent pass rate of 91% for four consecutive years.
Students who took VHS Learning courses for credit recovery saw an increase in average pass rate from 75% to 80% in 2023.
One way to help big groups of students? Volunteer tutors. - Harvard Gazette
Low-cost, online tutoring program significantly improves academic performance for students, especially economically disadvantaged ones.
VHS Learning Students Continue To Excel Academically With 91% Pass Rate
VHS Learning students have maintained high levels of achievement during and after the pandemic, with a consistent pass rate of 91% for four consecutive years.
Students who took VHS Learning courses for credit recovery saw an increase in average pass rate from 75% to 80% in 2023.
Opinion: School choice is not the civil rights issue of our time'
Voucher systems historically linked to resistance to school integration, with recent negative impact on academic performance, especially among Black students.
German schools see rise in violence DW 05/04/2024
German schools facing challenges with academic performance, digitalization, and violence.
Britain's strictest head' Katharine Birbalsingh's statement on prayer ban in full
A school's right to set its values is essential for success and should not be undermined.
To restore educational excellence, end the government's monopoly on schools
Quality of public education in the US has declined despite increased resources.
American students are performing poorly in math and reading compared to international counterparts.
Is Your High Distinction Worth Less Than it Was 10 Years Ago?
Number of high distinctions up by 234% over a decade
Concerns raised over grade inflation and university integrity
Strategies To Prepare Students For Standardized Testing
Standardized tests provide valuable insights into student academic performance and help teachers customize lesson plans.
Balancing the benefits of standardized tests with the potential stress and pressure they place on students' mental well-being is essential.
Clifford Chance Doesn't Believe In Second Chances
Clifford Chance revoked training contract offers for students who failed SQE1.
Aspiring solicitors should study harder - not all opportunities allow for second chances.
Stanford Becomes Latest School to Reinstate Test Scores Requirement
Stanford University reinstates standardized test requirements for undergraduate admissions, effective 2025.
Stanford reinstates ACT/SAT requirements for university admissions process
Stanford University will once again require ACT or SAT scores for all future applicants, stating test scores are an important predictor of academic performance.
Stanford Becomes Latest School to Reinstate Test Scores Requirement
Stanford University reinstates standardized test requirements for undergraduate admissions, effective 2025.
Stanford reinstates ACT/SAT requirements for university admissions process
Stanford University will once again require ACT or SAT scores for all future applicants, stating test scores are an important predictor of academic performance.