Run-down schools trigger low test scores
It's a chain reaction: If the cafeteria smells bad, kids call in "sick" and show a reduction in academic performance at those run-down schools.
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Turkish coup attempt & alleged ties to US charters
The failed coup attempt in Turkey has been blamed on a cleric tied to charter schools in the US, who denies any involvement.
Jahana Hayes: National Teacher of the Year
The Council of Chief State School Officers named a history teacher from Conn. the 2016 National Teacher of the Year in April.
Egyptians cheat on exam to get into college
Egyptian high school students took an exam, the answers for which were posted on Facebook before the exam was even administered.
Gunfire at Oaxaca teachers’ union fight
Violence has erupted near Mexico City, as teachers in Oaxaca state protest government "reforms" that include strong teacher evaluations.
Orlando shooter wasn’t a well-behaved student
An investigation into the school life of the terrorist at the deadliest mass shooting in US history reveals clues about his personality.
NSBA publishes transgender guidelines for schools
Federal law is not very clear on how school districts should handle transgender questions and issues. NSBA offers guidance to help.
Gunman dead at Wis. prom shooting
A school shooter was shot by police after wounding two students who were attending the prom at a Wisconsin high school.
Girl dies in H.S. bathroom fight in Del.
The death of Delaware sophomore in her high school bathroom makes us question the effectiveness of anti-bullying campaigns.
Charters suspend blacks more than whites
Black students and students with disabilities are still getting out-of-school suspensions more frequently than whites, esp. in charters.