A group of teachers and literacy experts from all over the country gathered together with their laptops, pens, and paper to rewrite the influential collections of big-name basal readers. These readers play a significant role in how millions of children …
Urban districts are not known for smooth leadership transitions. Often, new superintendents come in and completely change the district’s strategies instead of building on the work of their predecessors. However, Boston is hoping to avoid this issue. In order to …
According to a survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, many schools are ill-prepared for the Y2K computer bug as the new year approaches.
During a press conference last week to release the survey results, Marshall S. Smith, the …
In the process of rebuilding public education in this city after Hurricane Katrina, education reformers have successfully hired enthusiastic teachers, started construction on new school buildings, boosted public confidence, and made progress on test scores. However, there are still important …
The question of whether waxed or unwaxed dental floss is preferred by people has been explored in great detail by a study titled "Patient Preference for Waxed or Unwaxed Dental Floss," which was published in the Journal of Periodontology in …
In the current climate, activism is experiencing a resurgence. We are in a time where major movements such as #OscarsSoWhite and #Metoo have gained momentum, with millions taking to the streets to support initiatives including the Women’s March, Black Lives …
During a hearing before the education select committee, Education Secretary Damian Hinds stated his intention to seek multi-year funding for education in England. Hinds plans to lobby the Treasury to provide a significant funding plan for education, similar to the …
Becca Dean never expected anything out of the ordinary working as a teacher in an inner-city girls’ school. However, a field trip with her pupils proved to be an eye-opener as they expressed fear and wonder at the sight of …
The head of a prestigious Cambridge University college at the center of a controversy over whether to keep a memorial to a benefactor involved in the slave trade has expressed shock at a recent church court ruling that it should …