Schools struggle with English language learners
Philadelphia has a student population made up of about 12 percent English learners, for whom English isn't the native tongue. How can they learn?
New U.Md. fee could help fund sex assault probes
The student government at U.Md., College Park, would like to add a $34 fee to every student's list of fees to support funding for the Title IX office.
U-46 hopes to make 8th-grade math less stressful
A career in the 21st century will require more problem-solving ability than one a hundred years ago would have. Sharpen those algebra skills.
Q&A by Clinton, Trump on education issues
Presidential candidates responded (sort of) to a request by Valerie Strauss at the <em>Washington Post</em> to some education-related questions.
Bob Dylan, American songwriter, wins Nobel Prize
The Swedish Academy awarded American songwriter Bob Dylan the Nobel Prize for Literature, the 1st time a songwriter won the prize.
Urschel: We can bring math into kids’ real lives
An offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens tells us about a new project he's working on to help get kids excited about the math they use every day.
Md. order makes starting before Labor Day difficult
Gov Larry Hogan issued another order to give the state school board some direction as to when they can waive his first executive order.
Obituary: Janie Cozzi, sophomore, & 4 friends
Five high school students were killed on a Vermont interstate highway, struck by a 36-year-old man who was driving on the wrong side of the road.
Movie review: Queen of Katwe
The movie about a girl who rises to the top of the chess scene in Uganda and discovers the power of her mind is a rewarding thing to watch.
How can we define creativity?
Creativity is a highly prized dimension of student work and student growth, likely to be as or more important than rote learning.