student achievement

Winter vacation is over, and so are the days of kids being able to sleep in. That sounds like a recipe for disaster, but there are plenty of ways to keep k

It’s no secret that arts education has long been an afterthought in many cash-strapped public school districts. In 2012, the U.S. Department of Education d

The holiday season is a time of year that many spend with family and friends to share in each other’s joys and success and reflect on aspirations for the c

“School reform” is such a misunderstood concept in the education world. That misunderstanding, of course, leads many people to dismiss useful improvements.

Being one of the best small forwards in the NBA, LeBron James has recorded more than his fair share of assists on the basketball court. He’s about to start

A recent report from The Associated Press has been turning heads about the link between charter schools and segregation. According to the report, “charter

I went to Chicago Agricultural High School. It’s known as one of the best high schools in the Chicagoland area. Everyone told me it was an honor and privil

I am a gifted and talented specialist for a school district in New Jersey. It is my job to make sure that students receive the proper level of acceleration

If you’re an underdog kind of kid in Chicago, and you want to go to college and graduate, your chances of success are better now than they were 20 years ag