Bilingual education is planting roots
As part of a growing global economy, many students are enrolling in dual-language programs and earning a Seal of Biliteracy.
Fewer jury trials, more plea deals nowadays
More Americans waive their right to a trial by jury nowadays, resulting in a few unintended consequences of mandatory sentencing laws.
Background music affects attitudes toward sharks
Music shapes our perceptions and emotions, even about sharks. It has long been a part of a well-rounded education in our schools.
College campuses are overrun with Pokémon Go
If you're on a college campus these days, there's a good chance you'll play (or see most students playing) Pokémon Go!
Petty crimes in 2 Baltimore-area schools
Petty crimes can lead to worse & will eventually tear down a life & force young people into jail or prison before they get a shot at life.
Chicago lays off 508 teachers, 521 others
Public school teachers in Chicago have been laid off—again. Most will undoubtedly be rehired, if they choose to apply for open positions at other schools.
Feds: IL broke the law on PARCC test last year
There's more to the story about Illinois dropping the PARCC tests for high school students next year, after using the tests for the last two years.
H.S. diplomas shouldn’t mean college-readiness
We should stop assuming high school graduation needs to be tied to college-readiness since, among other problems, the term can't actually be defined.
Tech changes the experience in Md. schools
A near 1-to-1 technology initiative in Worcester Co., Md., aims to prepare students, by high school graduation, for college or the work force.
Ravitch still opposes Common Core: NYT
The Common Core has taken root, but there are experts among educators who would rather we use something else for math & English.