Current Ed News
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Math Education Should Focus on Visuals, Research Says
There is new evidence on how the brain functions when we think about mathematics that could alter the way the subject is taught in ... -
For Hispanic Students, Education Gap Persists
A recent report released by Child Trends Hispanic Institute suggests that although reading scores have increased for Hispanic students, progress has generally slowed overall ... -
Report: Top Districts have more Security Officers than Counselors
New information posted to the 74million.org shows that three of the nation’s top five school districts employ more security officers than school counselors. The ... -
How Can First-Generation College Students Succeed?
Approximately one-third of individuals pursuing post-secondary education are first-generation students. This population has a more difficult road ahead, as they can’t rely on experience ... -
Why We Need to Save Arts Education
Research has repeatedly demonstrated that children who are exposed to the arts score higher on standardized tests, graduate at increased rates, are better problem-solvers, ... -
K-12 Public School Facilities Underfunded
Several organizations, including the 21st Century School Fund, the National Council on School Facilities and the U.S. Green Building Council recently released a report titled The ... -
Obama administration overhauls loan repayment system
The U.S. Department of Education plans to overhaul how it collects federal student loan payments from millions of Americans, according to Insidehighered.com. Under the ... -
New study predicts bad economic results for ‘selfie-generation’
Taking a camera and turning it on yourself for a picture is a fairly new fad. Selfies have become so popular with teens and young adults that ... -
Music entrepreneur Diddy founds charter school in Harlem
Sean Combs, better known as “Diddy,” has started a new charter school that will open this fall. The school is to be named Capital ... -
Can Social Media and Classrooms Co-Exist?
Social media is so prevalent, but is it really effective in enhancing learning in an academic setting? The Huffington Post reports that social media use ...