Current Ed News
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Special Education Student Numbers Rising
Following years of decline, the figures for school-age students covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has increased as reported by Christina A. ... -
After-School Activities Help Disadvantaged Students in the Classroom
A study of 6,400 children found that those participating in activities and organized sports at ages five, seven and eleven were more inclined to ... -
Report shows that more blacks attending, graduating college
The cost of college may be high and rising, but that hasn’t stopped many students from attending and graduating from college. Specifically black students, ... -
South Carolina School Bans Transgender Boy from Bathroom
Last week, the Transgender Law Center threatened to sue Horry County Schools in South Carolina for unfair treatment of a student. The school system ... -
New Report Details Rising Cost to Attend College
Breaking news: college is expensive. A new report by the Institute for Research on Higher Education at the University of Pennsylvania details just how ... -
Incorporating the Arts to Enhance Learning
Research has indicated that arts inclusion increases science and math comprehension. It has been documented that students not only enhance their creativity but also their ... -
Is Competency Based Education the next big thing?
The popularity of Competency Based Education (CBE) programs has increased markedly over the past few years. CBE is self-paced, mastery oriented programs that often ... -
NFL, HBCUs partner to create more opportunities for black students
The National Football League and two Historically Black Colleges and University conferences have partnered to create opportunities for minorities interested in pursuing a career ... -
Department of Education Releases Religious Exemption List
The Department of Education has released a list of colleges and universities that have requested or received exemptions from Title IX. Title IX says ... -
Should Malia Obama have Chosen an HBCU?
The White House announced that Malia Obama, daughter of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, will attend Harvard University in 2017. She ...
