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.
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 …
What Is Educational Ethics? A Teacher Turned Harvard Prof Explains (Opinion)
Educators often face ethical dilemmas and don’t know how to respond. What if they were equipped to address them?
Richmond, Va., Schools Rename the Last of Their Confederate-Named Schools
The name changes may mark a turning point in the nationwide campaign to rename schools named for Confederate figures.
How AI and Other Tech Tools Might be Used to Strengthen Family-School Partnerships (Opinion)
Too often, investing in building parent relationships is seen as a frill and not central to student learning.
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.