Conn. teacher, coach accused of grooming, abuse
Police say former Shelton, Conn., high school track coach groomed and assaulted a student over a year on school grounds.
Teaching & Learning
Ex–Dana Hills coach arrested in sex abuse case
Deputies say a 44-year-old former girls' basketball coach groomed a female student. Investigators believe more victims may come forward.
Are your parents using a 529 plan to save for college?
As doubts grow over the value of a college degree, parents weigh whether 529 savings will truly pay off.
Herrin students take summer learning on the road
From Anaheim to Puerto Rico, FBLA competitors and Spanish travelers turned summer break into a season of discovery and achievement.
From classroom to real life: CPR lesson saves a life
After learning CPR in Health Sciences II, a Nebraska student relied on those skills to keep a man alive until help arrived.
Beware the mirage of ‘percent proficient’
Illinois lowers cut scores, and Nebraska sets a 75% goal. But both highlight the problem: proficiency is whatever a state decides it is.
Employers say math skills falling short, Gallup finds
A Gallup survey shows 85% of managers want stronger employee math skills, esp. financial and data science, for tomorrow’s workforce.
Redshirting 5-year-olds stirs a parents’ rights debate
Redshirting surged after the pandemic. Some parents say kids aren’t ready; others eye sports scholarships. Schools face tough choices.
‘% Proficient’ can distort the student learning story
Behind the 'record gains' headlines, percent proficient tells only part of the story ... and sometimes the wrong one.
At annual kickoff in Texas, a celebration of teachers
Texarkana’s convocation mixed song, dance, and heartfelt thanks, highlighting the teachers who inspire, guide, and prepare students for bright futures.