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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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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.
Read MoreEliminating 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
Read More3 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.
Read MoreIs 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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Empower students and reduce their anxiety by guiding them to discover their passions, explore careers, and receive personalized support in high school.
Read MoreSo, 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!
Read MoreThe School Attendance Problem Isn’t Just About Attendance
The pandemic broke our expectation that school is an every day thing.
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