US schools now collect detailed data on their students. But teachers and parents need to think carefully about how that…
Urban Prep Academy in Chicago made a name by boasting about its 100% college acceptance rates for graduating seniors. A…
The College Board is adding a new 'adversity score' to the SAT to take students' socioeconomic backgrounds into…
The federal government isn't the only one that has banned student financial aid to prisoners. Many states have enacted…
While the Brown vs. Board of Education case is often celebrated for ordering school desegregation, history shows many black…
At a special commencement ceremony for first-generation college graduates, a dean gave a speech made up of nothing but questions.
A political scientist explains how a new commission that wants to measure the economic value of a college degree could end…
More schools are deciding to scrap the tradition of naming a valedictorian – just as students from diverse backgrounds…
Yoga and mindfulness are becoming more prevalent in America's public schools. But are they subtly promoting religion?…
The May 7 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch in Colorado was eerily reminiscent of the 1999 Columbine high school shooting,…
Although the end of the semester can be a stressful time for students, embracing the stress can help students deal with…
Research from around the world shows that boosting teacher pay can lead to better student learning, but only if it's…
The April 30 shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte isn't an outlier. Research shows it fits a familiar…
Researchers find promising results for two programs patterned after the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, a renowned initiative…
For children of migrant farmworkers in California, school gets disrupted due to a controversial housing policy that makes…
Simple math reveals some surprising facts about the underlying structure of Facebook and other social networks.
While most college football players believe they have a good shot at going pro, statistics – and the upcoming NFL draft…
For people in prison to have a better chance at earning a living upon release, Congress should lift a longstanding ban on…
Tutoring is a billion-dollar industry. A former tutor explains what to look for in a tutor for your child and urges parents…
Media coverage of the Columbine school shooting that took place in 1999 has ended up becoming a playbook for school shooters…