This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There are nearly 100,000 elementary, middle, and high schools in the US. The best districts are coveted, and a high-caliber school system can be a key factor when a family decides to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In November, NPR uncovered a graduation scandal at Ballou High School in Washington, D.C., where half the graduates missed more than 90 days of school. Administrators pressured teachers to pass…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Schools have been trying to move toward a more personalized approach to learning for decades, but most of them lack schedules conducive to this kind of education. Instead, teachers are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When it comes to space exploration, what constitutes the “pursuit of the extraordinary?” Is it exploring and colonizing Mars? No, said NASA astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison, Mars is not…
Every day we take on the ordinary, sometimes challenging, tasks of work, school, parenting, relationships, and just managing our busy lives. How do we navigate these tasks successfully? And what…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A well-established body of U.S. law says children with disabilities are entitled to a free and appropriate education, but in practice most schools are under continual pressure to provide basic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Students of color studying science, technology, engineering and math (collectively known as STEM) are underrepresented at schools around the country and even though most don’t face overt racism they face…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The dearth of black teachers across the country is well-researched and extensively documented. Nationally, federal data shows more than eight out of 10 (81.9 percent) teachers are white, while fewer than one in 10 (6.8…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Girls With Impact – the nation’s only entrepreneur and leadership program created just for girls — released initial results of a tech-enabled pilot program featuring girls from five states, including…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last month, the Oakland Unified School District made the difficult decision of approving midyear budget cuts. These cuts will impact a host of different things, including, unfortunately, poverty-stricken communities that are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Miami Dolphins aren’t just about football, the organization is also about helping the South Florida community with its Social Justice Grant Program and Project Change scholarship. Applications are now being accepted…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Early learners — students in pre-kindergarten through second grade — have developmental needs that are markedly different from older students. These children can certainly benefit from edtech, but they must…