Policy & Reform
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Students who repeat a year stoke bad behaviour in class
Clara G. Muschkin, Duke University Students who are held back a year in school or who are older than average for their grade have ... -
As easy as ABC: the way to ensure children learn to read
Kerry Hempenstall, RMIT University Human speech has long been present in every culture, and our brains have evolved specialized features to enable its rapid ... -
3 Ways to Revolutionize STEM education in the United States
We need to revolutionize STEM education in the United States. Why? According to the STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math) Coalition, there are 26 ... -
Why is English so hard to learn?
Sean Sutherland, University of Westminster The prime minister, David Cameron, wants more Muslim women in the UK to be taught English to reduce segregation ... -
Happier Students, Higher Scores: The Role of Arts Integration in the Classroom
The arts have always had a secondary place in K-12 learning. If you doubt that statement, think of the first programs to go whenever ... -
6 Saddening Facts about Childhood Obesity and Unhealthy Body Image
The rate of obesity among children is skyrocketing—and this is something to worry about. After all, as you might expect, obese children are at ... -
The Call to Teach: The Role of Technology
As far back as 2004, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, or NCATE, outlined technology standards to help support educators in ... -
Can Public Schools Survive School Choice Initiatives?
By Matthew Lynch The U.S. lags behind France, Germany, Canada, Australia, Japan, Brazil AND the U.K. combined in math and science, despite spending more ... -
Explainer: why transgender students need “safe” bathrooms
Alison Gash, University of Oregon Bathroom safety has become the next battle for transgender students on college campuses across the nation. Often referred to ... -
Special Education Graduation Rates Lag Behind
More than four out of five high school students graduated on time in 2014, the highest rate on record. Although some discredit the statistics ...