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

by Boaz Dvir, Penn State When Duval Elementary – a school that served mostly Black and poor students in East Gainesville, Florida – failed the...

A Texas court ruling on a Black student wearing hair in long locs reflects history of racism in schools

America’s schools don’t always welcome cultural expression. MoMo Productions via Getty Images by Kenjus T. Watson, American University A Texas judge ruled on Feb. 22, 2024, that...

Philadelphia hopes year-round schooling can catch kids up to grade level – will it make a difference?

by Daniel H. Robinson, University of Texas at Arlington Upon becoming mayor of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker announced that she will establish a working group on...

Students with disabilities often left on the sidelines when it comes to school sports

Reports raise questions about full participation. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain by Megan MacDonald, Oregon State University “Teen with special needs makes thrilling buzzer beater shot.” “Special needs...

Where’s the money for Black student mental health?

by Joseph Williams Last month, when New York announced the state would spend more than $5 million on public school-based mental health clinics, it joined...

The Rise of Microschooling and Educational Innovation in America

Students doing science. Adobe Stock Image (NewsUSA) - Every child has potential, and all children deserve the opportunity to learn, thrive, succeed, and pursue their...

After-School Satan Clubs in our elementary schools? You can’t make this up!

By Curtis Weathers, Tri-State Defender   When the news broke that Chimneyrock Elementary School in Cordova would be hosting an after-school club called the After-School Satan...

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, University of Pittsburgh Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for...

Sandra Day O’Connor saw civics education as key to the future of democracy

The late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor saw civic education as foundational to democracy. William Thomas Cain / Stringer via Getty Images by Joshua Jansa, Oklahoma State...

College Board releases updated framework for new Advanced Placement African American Studies

Today, the Advanced Placement® Program delivered its revised framework for the AP® African American Studies course, which will officially launch in the 2024-25 school year. This...

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