Abolishing the Department of Education: Why Trump and
Aug 24, 2024 · Calls to abolish the U.S. Department of Education have been around nearly as long as the department itself. Now the 2024 campaign is breathing new life into an old idea.
Teacher turnover hits new highs across the U.S. - Chalkbeat
Mar 6, 2023 · More educators have quit their jobs as teacher turnover spikes across U.S., confirming fears that COVID stresses would hurt teacher retention.
Do school vouchers work? Here’s what research really says
May 31, 2023 · What are school vouchers and other forms of school choice? A voucher provides families with a government-funded stipend to pay for private school tuition.. An education …
Middle or high school application ‘lottery’ numbers: Here’s what …
Oct 1, 2024 · The city’s notoriously complex high school admissions process opened Tuesday. Middle school kicks off Oct. 9. Families will be able to access their random number, or lottery …
These education bills passed in the Indiana legislature in 2024
Mar 9, 2024 · Big changes are ahead for Indiana schools, including more support for reading, third grade retention, and cellphone bans. Here's a summary of the education bills awaiting the …
U.S. math scores drop but nation’s international ranking rises after ...
Dec 5, 2023 · American 15-year-olds did worse in math on the PISA, a key international test, than they did before the pandemic. But the U.S. rose in the world rankings as other countries …
CRT MAP: Critical race theory legislation and schools
Feb 2, 2022 · The impact of these discussions on classrooms is being felt.This map provides a snapshot of this turning point in American history and education. We’ve also created a timeline …
Goodbye, Regents? A NY commission mulls graduation …
Jan 4, 2023 · The long-simmering discussion often centers on how New York is one of just 11 states that requires high school exit exams and that, despite a rising graduation rate, diploma …
Indiana revamps diploma proposal after criticism from colleges
Aug 14, 2024 · The Honors Employment Seal, meanwhile, would require students to undertake 100 hours of work-based learning, while completing a “market-driven credential of value” …
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