'Free College' Is Increasingly Popular—and Complicated for States
At least 15 states now cover two-year or four-year college tuition for some students.
When Schools Tell Kids They Can’t Use the Bathroom
By imposing harsh restrictions on when students can use the restroom, educators are teaching kids to ignore their bladder.
The Gun Violence That’s a Bigger Threat to Kids Than School Shootings
Mass killings on school grounds account for a very small percent of victims, but they capture far more public attention than other shootings.
The Next Parkland Could Happen Anywhere
Schools are trying to bolster security, but they can only do so much to prevent another mass shooting.
Active-Shooter Drills Are Tragically Misguided
There’s scant evidence that they’re effective. They can, however, be psychologically damaging—and they reflect a dismaying view of childhood.
I Used to Preach the Gospel of Education Reform. Then I Became the Mayor.
COMMENTARY | Policy makers need to question their assumptions about what makes a good school.
Wary of Teacher Walkouts, States Aim to Boost School Spending
Lots of new governors campaigned on raising teacher pay and boost education spending. Will state legislatures act on these pledges to come up with more school funding?
Parkland Is Embracing Student Surveillance
A new report—and some parents—calls for police to gain broader-than-ever access to students’ data.
L.A.’s Teachers Got What They Wanted—For Their Students
The strike showcased unions' strategy of advocating not just for their members but also for better resources for schools.
America’s Teachers Are Launching a Rebellion
From West Virginia to Oklahoma to Los Angeles, educators are ushering in a new era of labor activism.
Blame Sacramento
ANALYSIS | In the L.A. teachers’ strike, the state is the real problem.
Community-College Students Succeed at Elite Schools—When They’re Admitted
A new report finds that these students graduate from selective colleges at higher rates than first-time freshmen.
Tens of Thousands of Teachers Strike in L.A. as Negotiations Stall
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | A handful of new governors are sworn in … N.Y.C. pursues illegal hotels in new lawsuit … and FBI raids Scranton City Hall, mayor’s house.
When School Choice Means School’s Choice
Parents of students who are “harder to educate” may have a hard time getting schools to reply to their emails about how to apply.
Trump’s School-Safety Commission’s Strange Focus on Discipline
The administration wants to keep schools safe by ditching rules meant to prevent racial bias in school discipline.
Parents Are Biased Against Even Quality ‘Urban’ Schools
Many of these schools are improving, but the persistent stigma against them contributes to segregation.
Some School Districts Look to Custodians and Teachers to Fill Bus Driver Shortage
An ongoing hiring challenge has brought about unconventional solutions to meet immediate needs.
Poorer High Schools Offer Less College Prep, Report Finds
Analysis from the federal government found that high-poverty schools were less likely to offer classes that adequately prepare students for college.
Some Wisconsin Schools Installing Gunshot Detection Systems
The systems were financed through a state grant program established after a February school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
How N.Y.C. Is Forging Strategic Partnerships to Address Its Affordability Crisis
The city is already expanding access to computer science education and mental health treatment.
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