Biracial boy engages in a science experiment

Nation’s Report Card Shows Urgent Need to Fix Middle School Science

Eighth grade science scores just hit new lows. Here’s why inquiry-based lessons, teacher support, and more time on science are essential for recovery.

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Black school children in NOLA with a blue overlay next to a photo of the flood damage caused by Hurricane Katrina

No Idea Too Radical: Inside New Orleans’ Dramatic K-12 Turnaround After Katrina

Two decades after Hurricane Katrina forced the reboot of New Orleans’ schools, academics, and college-going are up, but racial divides persist.

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Ryan Walters State Superintendent of Education in Oklahama sitting at a desk in front of an American Flag

Ryan Walters’ Scandals Are Failing Oklahoma’s Kids—It’s Time for Accountability

Amid scandals, plummeting rankings, and culture war distractions, Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters has taken the state from 48th to 50th in education. It’s time to demand his impeachment before it’s too late.

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Eliminating the Department of Education Won’t Fix Education’s Dysfunctions, But Neither Will Denying They Exist

It’s time for a new way forward—one that prioritizes students over politics and innovation over preservation of the status quo

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3 Boston High Schools Are Getting It Right. Here’s What We Can Learn.

Public high schools must evolve to provide relevant, high-quality educational experiences that truly prepare students for postsecondary and career.

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Is Trump Gutting Education Research a New Beginning or Just ‘Slashing and Burning’?

Surprise cuts at Institute of Education Sciences spare NAEP but suspend millions of dollars in ongoing contracts.

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Portrait of young African-American psychologist listening to children in support group circle

Student Anxiety Crisis: Counselors Can Empower Kids Decide Their Future

Empower students and reduce their anxiety by guiding them to discover their passions, explore careers, and receive personalized support in high school.

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So, How Did I Do? A Response to My 2024 Predictions on Education

Last February, I made ten predictions regarding education policy and practice and promised to grade my work. In the spirit of accountability, here’s how I did!

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Young Black girl pouting in front of a yellow absent tardy pass

The School Attendance Problem Isn’t Just About Attendance

The pandemic broke our expectation that school is an every day thing.

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