What Would Appointing Betsy DeVos Mean for the Office for Civil Rights?
A guide to Obama-era civil rights stances that will be at the mercy of the next Department of…
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Native American Students Are Suing the Government Over Education Quality
Native American students from the Havasupai tribe in Arizona have brought a lawsuit against the federal government for…
How a Prosecutor Decided That an Attack on a Disabled Black Kid Was Just Bullying
When a disabled person of color is victimized, too often the courts don’t know what to do. By…
Our Best Education Stories From This Past Year
The most important reads from our coverage of K-12, collegiate, and international education. By Elena Gooray (Photo: Joe…
The Real Costs of Childcare
Why those with an early childhood education degree find themselves entering one of the lowest paying fields. By…
New America, Old America, and Holding the Ground for Multilingual Learners
Even in difficult political times, dual language learners are making progress in some states. By Janie T. Carnock…
Extracting Signal From the Noise
It’s the key to getting through college (and life). By Emily Weiss (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images) As if…
The Federal Government Denies California’s Request for New Science Tests
The California Department of Education is pushing forward with plans to update its science tests — even though the federal…
It’s Not Just College Freshman Packing on the Pounds
A new study finds an average increase of 10 pounds over four years, setting them on a dangerous…
Here Are Four Myths About Diversity in Science
There’s been a lot of talk about diversity in science lately: Minority scientists have written op-eds about their…