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Will America’s Schools Ever Be Desegregated?
Though there are practical obstacles to school integration, it's not an unreachable ideal.
How an Early Start to the School Year Is Harming One California Tourist Town
A new trend in California schools is having unintended consequences for residents of South Lake Tahoe.
How Does School Closure Play Into a Student’s Success?
A new study sheds doubt on the efficacy of closures as a solution to struggling schools.
Administrative Support Can Help Retain Isolated Teachers of Color
A sense of support from principals and other higher-ups boosts retention for non-white teachers at schools with largely white staffs, new research finds.
The Dangers Lurking in California School Drinking Fountains
It has become too risky for tens of thousands of children in the San Joaquin Valley to drink water at their schools due to chronic contamination by chemicals, pesticides, and other toxins.
In Pakistan, These Schools Are Putting Morality Back Into the Curriculum
A new model of private education in Pakistan is integrating Islamic teaching with modern educational methods. With it, however, come questions of access, insularity, and necessity.
Seceding School Districts Leave Vulnerable Kids Behind
A new report takes a critical look at the school secession craze.
Betsy DeVos Doubles Down on School Choice While Research Casts Doubts
The new secretary of education doubled down today on her commitment to expanding school choice programs that often…
In the End, Was Obama’s Signature Program for Struggling Schools a Failure?
In some places, yes. One expert explains what that means for the federal government’s approach to school reform.…