Public Education Could Face a Reckoning This Election
The U.S. education system faces critical challenges and contrasting presidential proposals amidst ongoing issues from the pandemic. Future outcomes depend on policy directions.
NY school brass are set to let even unprepared kids graduate high school
New York plans to eliminate Regents exams, allowing students to graduate without demonstrating necessary knowledge, raising concerns about educational standards and future job readiness.
More states ditch exams as high school grad requirements
Massachusetts voters have eliminated standardized tests as a graduation requirement, reflecting a national trend against high-stakes testing fueled by concerns over equity and efficacy.
Parents: Do you support removing the MCAS graduation requirement?
The ballot question aims to remove the MCAS test as a graduation requirement while still allowing the test to assess student performance.
SFUSD facing 120 teacher vacancies amid looming school closures: What students, parents can expect
San Francisco schools face 120 teacher vacancies and are planning closures to realign resources amid declining enrollment.
California lawmakers pass bill banning legacy and donor college admissions
California aims to improve higher education access by banning legacy admissions at private colleges.
Public Education Could Face a Reckoning This Election
The U.S. education system faces critical challenges and contrasting presidential proposals amidst ongoing issues from the pandemic. Future outcomes depend on policy directions.
NY school brass are set to let even unprepared kids graduate high school
New York plans to eliminate Regents exams, allowing students to graduate without demonstrating necessary knowledge, raising concerns about educational standards and future job readiness.
More states ditch exams as high school grad requirements
Massachusetts voters have eliminated standardized tests as a graduation requirement, reflecting a national trend against high-stakes testing fueled by concerns over equity and efficacy.
Parents: Do you support removing the MCAS graduation requirement?
The ballot question aims to remove the MCAS test as a graduation requirement while still allowing the test to assess student performance.
SFUSD facing 120 teacher vacancies amid looming school closures: What students, parents can expect
San Francisco schools face 120 teacher vacancies and are planning closures to realign resources amid declining enrollment.
California lawmakers pass bill banning legacy and donor college admissions
California aims to improve higher education access by banning legacy admissions at private colleges.
Six ways to engage first-gen college students on campus
First-generation students are missing out on high-impact collegiate activities, resulting in lower persistence and graduation rates.
California Bans Legacy Admissions at Private Universities
California bans legacy admissions at private colleges to promote equity and diversity in higher education.
California state audit calls for streamlining transfer
California's transfer processes require significant improvement to support community college students, particularly those from minority backgrounds.
Report: state financial aid requirements can undercut access
State financial aid eligibility requirements can pose significant barriers to under-resourced students.
The focus on full-time student requirements can hinder access to state aid for underserved populations like parents, adults, low-income, and first-generation students.
Six ways to engage first-gen college students on campus
First-generation students are missing out on high-impact collegiate activities, resulting in lower persistence and graduation rates.
California Bans Legacy Admissions at Private Universities
California bans legacy admissions at private colleges to promote equity and diversity in higher education.
California state audit calls for streamlining transfer
California's transfer processes require significant improvement to support community college students, particularly those from minority backgrounds.
Report: state financial aid requirements can undercut access
State financial aid eligibility requirements can pose significant barriers to under-resourced students.
The focus on full-time student requirements can hinder access to state aid for underserved populations like parents, adults, low-income, and first-generation students.
How Shoshana Leffler Makes STEM Come Alive for Students
Innovative teaching and tutoring in STEM education fosters student interest and critical thinking.
Personalized support enhances academic performance and builds confidence, especially in underserved communities.
California bans universities from admitting students based on legacy'
California bans legacy admissions in universities, aiming for fairer and equitable college admissions regardless of family connections.
Silicon Valley community college district offers free tuition - San Jose Spotlight
West Valley-Mission Community College District offers free tuition for local students for seven years to address equity gaps in education.
OMNY card program unfairly restricts kids from using free public transportation, parents say
Manhattan officials are advocating for removal of OMNY card eligibility restrictions to include more students, ensuring equitable access to school-related and extracurricular activities.
Adaptive-learning tech shows promise in helping students and teachers achieve classroom equity
Adaptive technology enhances learning experiences by personalizing lessons for individual student needs, promoting equity and efficiency in education.
A California bill that could change the way schools are funded awaits Gov. Newsom's signature
California is considering changing its school funding system from attendance-based to enrollment-based to increase financial equity and support.
Senate Bill 98 aims for research on the impact of changing school funding formulas, potentially benefiting most districts.
Teach children science by letting them eat ice lollies
Experts advocate for hands-on science education through fun activities like eating ice lollies and planting vegetables to enhance children's learning experiences.
Connecting minority students with private scholarships
Targeted outreach efforts by Common App and Scholarship America increased scholarship applications and awards for underrepresented students.
Opinion | Screens Are Everywhere in Schools. Do They Actually Help Kids Learn?
The rapid adoption of technology in education due to the pandemic has raised questions about the use of screens in classrooms.
Equity issues arise regarding access to personal devices and high-speed internet for completing digital assignments at home.
Andrew: The troubling inequity of education funding - San Jose Spotlight
Equal access to resources is crucial for all students
How did hair become part of school dress codes? Some students see vestiges of racism
School dress codes can impact cultural and religious identities.
Strict dress codes disproportionately affect students of color and disrupt learning.
Parents' Lawsuit Forces California to Spend $2B because of Covid Learning Loss
California schools mandated to spend $2 billion on tutoring for high-needs students due to learning loss from pandemic.
Legal settlement aims to make California's education system more equitable for students who were left behind during remote learning.
Letters: Chicago wants to fix something that isn't broken - selective enrollment schools
The Chicago Board of Education is considering a plan to end the city's selective enrollment high schools as we know them, which has raised concerns among alumni.
Selective enrollment high schools are diverse and serve students of color, and closing or overhauling them may not advance equity in education.
15 million students chronically miss school in post-COVID spike
Nearly 30% of students were chronically absent during the 2021-22 school year.
70% of high-poverty schools experienced chronic absenteeism in 2021-22, up from 25% before the pandemic.
Students who miss school are less likely to read by the end of third grade and more likely to have academic and behavioral challenges in middle school.
Get free college credits! Google and Howard University team up to expose underrepresented students to data analytics
College graduates earn $1.2M more on average in their lifetime; pursuing a degree enhances social and economic mobility.
Trashing NY's Regents exams erodes schools, hurts students-in the name of 'equity'
New York State is eliminating Regents exams for high school diplomas in the name of equity.