Lack of Transparency: Maryland State Education Department Under Fire for Concealing Student Test Results
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is facing scrutiny and controversy over its handling of student test results. An investigation by Project Baltimore has revealed that the state is concealing and redacting school results, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. During a recent board meeting, Project Baltimore attempted to speak with key officials responsible for …
A Fading School Reform? Mayoral Control Is Ending in Another City
Chicago will phase out mayoral control of its schools by 2027, becoming the latest city to drop the model.
How to Support Male School Leaders of Color. 6 Tips From a District-University Partnership
Chicago schools and National Louis University are working to increase school leaders who are Black and Latino men.
‘The Kids Never Once Doubted I Loved Them’: A Principal’s Deep Connections With Students
Kansas middle school principal will remember the decades-long relationships she’s built with students.
‘What Happened to Sherman?’: A Principal Who Can’t Shake the Memory of One Special Student
Catherine Diezi shared her love for literature with staff and students. She’ll remember how that transformed their lives.
How LGBTQ+ Students Find Community and Comfort Outside of School
In Arkansas, 3 of every 4 LGBTQ+ teens report experiencing discrimination at school. This after-school art program offers a safe space.
College Board Says It Won’t Edit AP Courses, Despite Pressure From States
The nonprofit has previously said if required topics are censored in AP courses, students could lose credit.
The Feedback That Made Me a Better Education Leader (Opinion)
Paying attention to what others say can be eye-opening and foster improvements in how we teach and lead.
Certain Topics Spark Parent Pushback. I’ve Decided to Teach Them Anyway (Opinion)
I found myself wondering how to cover Pride Month and Juneteenth without being targeted by a Facebook frenzy and a vigilante campaign.
School Districts Struggle to Implement New Laws on Sexually Explicit Books
Some districts are using that law to remove certain books from schools altogether.