The federal government has temporarily widened eligibility for food assistance to more students. Two scholars argue this needs to be made permanent and be accompanied with an awareness campaign.
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Not all free college programs are the same. New research finds that eligibility requirements and other features influence outcomes.
Parents thrust into the role of math teacher can take simple steps to help their children understand math better and dread it less.
The unprecedented wave of federal funding could be used to modernize public schools – the second-largest public infrastructure in our nation, behind only highways.
In-person learning can safely resume as long as schools take steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Students are spreading out when they eat and using more single-serve packaging. Future changes to school meals could be less visible.
Students who took part in the program scored 8% higher on the state science test than students who received traditional instruction, and demonstrated greater social and emotional learning.
Teacher referrals will replace standardized testing. That could disadvantage already-underrepresented students.
A former student at a therapeutic boarding school, who is now a scholar, explains why she believes a growing outcry is making a difference.
College basketball has long favored men over women athletes, history shows. The disparities that surfaced during March Madness are the latest example.
Meisha Ross Porter is the new chancellor of New York City’s public schools. A scholar of the politics of education touches on her background and what lies ahead.
US suburbs are rapidly diversifying, but students of color often face academic and social hurdles in suburban schools.
College men are posting nude images of college women online without their consent. Do state laws do enough to curtail the practice?
New research uncovers sizable gaps in how college students from different ethnic backgrounds trust the people in charge of their schools. Could a history of racism be to blame?
Can college professors rap their way into academic publishing? One professor makes an album to prove they can.
Women are a rarity in college esports. A scholar explores the reasons.
A psychologist explains why certain goals may be more effective than others in breaking screen habits.
A basketball coach at a small community college in the Midwest reveals the challenges he faces on a regular basis to save his players from the pitfalls of the streets.
In some cases, big donors are supporting higher education to support a philanthropic strategy that includes racial and economic justice.
Despite the disruption and challenges of COVID-19, standardized tests for America’s students are expected to proceed this spring or fall. But what will the tests really show?
In order to keep students honest, research suggests that educators should focus on what’s driving them to learn in the first place.
Shutting down sports teams can save schools millions of dollars but create longer-term challenges for enrollment, fundraising and campus life.
Are reparations for slavery enough for colleges to make amends? A scholar argues that access and student loan debt must also be addressed.
Cameras played a critical role in the quest for social equality for Black Americans in the post-slavery era.
Can schools discipline students for remarks made online? The answer is not entirely clear.