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The cycle of overpromising and disappointment has left donors, politicians and policymakers looking to improve K-12 public schooling with an underwhelming track record.
Education in the United States is becoming increasingly tied to job preparation. But 20th-century philosopher John Dewey knew that such a focus would mean sacrificing the true goal of education.
Whether it’s due to native language loss or unsupported high school curricula, the lack of bilingualism in the US is notable. Why can’t more Americans speak another language? How should that change?
Textbooks were once a major piece of educational infrastructure. But as digital content expands, a new kind of ‘textbook’ is improving the quality of K-12 instruction.
Math instruction is stuck in the last century. How can we change teaching methods to move past rote memorization and help students develop a more meaningful understanding – and be better at math?
The Trump administration’s cuts to social programs like career and technical education would deal a blow to its efforts to boost economic growth.
Since the 19th century academic librarians have helped students navigate the complex world of information. In today’s unpredictable information environment, how might they rethink their role?
Separating girls and boys takes away opportunities to learn from one another. It also encourages stereotyping and sexism.
The involvement of large wealthy donors in local schools is influencing who gets elected to govern on school boards. Why does it matter?
Only about 40-45 percent of 18-to-29-year-olds turned out to vote in the 2012 election. Civic education can improve youth turnout. But civic education itself remains neglected in US schools.
Researchers found students’ test scores in science, writing, math and English language arts improved significantly when they were provided with laptops. The benefits were not limited to test scores.
North Carolina recently passed a law that prohibits individuals from using a bathroom based on the gender with which they identify. Why does this pose a risk for transgendered individuals?
The writing part of the new SAT, considered optional, is required by many colleges and universities. What special challenges does it pose? And are schools ready to teach students those writing skills?
The ESSA, or the Every Child Succeeds Act, was considered to be a welcome replacement of the No Child Left Behind law. However, scholars point to some disturbing provisions in the new law.
Polls indicate that a large percentage of Americans know very little about Common Core, the standards for teaching math and English language arts. Here are some Common Core facts.
America’s low-income but high-achieving kids fail to find the necessary resources, and consequently fall behind. This has huge implications for innovation as well as the GDP.
Computer science has become a popular major and public schools want to extend instruction. Where are the teachers?
How can we prepare children for a tech world while fighting the distractions it inevitably brings?
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Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Florida
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Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Wayne State University
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Professor of Criminal Justice, Metropolitan State University
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Professor of Criminal Justice, Hamline University
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Professor of Political Science, Fordham University
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Joseph Panzer Chair in Education and Research Professor of Law, University of Dayton
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Professor of Law, University of South Carolina
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Professor of Education, University of Southern California
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Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Florida
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Red Cedar Distinguished Professor, Michigan State University
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Professor of Management, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
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Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Professor of Practice in Education, Clark University
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Visting Professor of the Pratice, Public Policy, Duke University
