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Socioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school

Gaps in academic achievement emerge as early as first grade. Fly View Productions/E+ via Getty Images by Eric Hengyu Hu, University at Albany, State University of...

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it

University of Missouri students at a 2015 rally to demand the college president’s resignation amid allegations of racism on campus. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson – we are...

How educator Gloria Jean Merriex used dance, drills and devotion to turn around a failing elementary school in a year

Movement was an essential part of Gloria Merriex’s lessons at Duval Elementary School in Gainesville, Fla. Courtesy of Boaz Dvir Boaz Dvir, Penn State When Duval...

What the presidential candidates have done − and where they stand − on education

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris present dueling platforms for U.S. education. Getty Images by Robert Shand, American University When it comes to education policy, former President...

US math teachers view student performance differently based on race and gender

Teachers hold different views on why girls are good at math than they do for boys. Maskot via Getty Images by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk, University of...

Fewer closings, regional schools and choices featured in parent-crafted alternative to PPS consolidation plan

Sarah Zangle presents a Community-Driven Proposal for Changing the PPS Portfolio at an Oct. 22, 2024 press conference at the Smithfield United Church of...

Tim Walz’s candidacy for vice president underscores the political power of teachers

As a former high school teacher, Tim Walz represents a rarity among politicos. PeopleImages/E+ via Getty Images by Christopher Chambers-Ju, University of Texas at Arlington...

Class and race can create divides between donors and a cause they support − putting stress on those nonprofits

It’s hard to call mentoring by volunteers a “business model.” RichLegg/E+ via Getty Images by Abbie Cohen, University of California, Los Angeles Relying on wealthy, largely...

Can schools stop students from praying?

Students may have to rely on state laws for religious accommodations. Prostock-Studio via Getty Images by Frank S. Ravitch, Michigan State University Can a school ban...

Today’s school children practice running for their lives – but there are better ways to keep students safe from shooters

School shooting drills may do more harm than good. kali9 via Getty Images by Luke J. Rapa, Clemson University A 6-year-old girl lost one of her...

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