Federal probes into college sexual assaults skyrocket in past few months
There are 89 federal cases at 85 U.S. colleges regarding how they handle sexual assault violations.
The rapidly rising number of federal investigations poses challenges for the Obama administration.
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Principal warns of possible violence at Fright Fest
Suitland High principal hears “chatter” about fights, is concerned about repeat of last month’s violence.
Students get dose of the blues at Strathmore arts program
JazzReach’s performances dazzle 11,000 Montgomery County schools this week at the Strathmore.
Messages between teacher, detective acting as victim
The following is the text of a court document that outlines text messages.
What Miss Fisk at Dexter School taught Ben Bradlee
Bradlee carried with him a lesson he learned in grade school.
Expand who gets gifted services by looking for creativity
Veteran researcher Joe Renzulli says we should ask teachers and parents which kids are gifted.
D.C. college freshmen: A data portrait
Here is more detail on class of 2018 from a Washington Post survey of the city’s universities.
Actually, we do know if high-quality preschool benefits kids. What the research really says.
Despite critics who argue the cost isn’t worth the benefits, the research is clear. High-quality universal preschool does provide worthwhile long-term benefits for kids.
Teachers as ‘’conscientious objectors?’ Status sought for those who oppose high-stakes tests
‘There is something deeply wrong with a system in which teachers and principals are afraid to act in the best interest of children.’
Teacher who flew to Dallas for Common Core seminar put on leave out of Ebola fear
The event was 10 miles away from where three people had been diagnosed with Ebola.
Free online AP courses debut on edX Web site
The “massive open online courses” site opens a new link between Advanced Placement and colleges.
D.C. opens center to help drop-outs get back to school
Reengagement center in Northeast connects youths to services to aid them in earning a diploma or GED.
Why getting kids ‘college and career ready’ isn’t enough
Remember when we used to think it was important to educate young people to participate in the country’s democratic experiment?
Another very scary headline about kindergartners
Testing of kindergarteners is imbued with all kinds of problems.
Federal probes into college sexual assaults skyrocket in past few months
The rapidly rising number of federal investigations poses challenges for the Obama administration.
The glue that really holds a school together -- and that reformers ignore
It is easy to forget about this in the era of competition and big data.
Why increasing content is tough in Montgomery schools
One official says teachers don’t want more content. Another says they need it. But they must have help.
$140,000 legal bill for credit-card review puts school board under fire
The Montgomery school board president defended hiring outside lawyers to examine spending.
#WhyIrefuse
Tweets showing why parents, teachers and others don’t want their children taking high-stakes tests anymore.
Leadership mess in L.A. schools could be a movie — but you wouldn’t believe the plot
Clap. That’s a wrap in Los Angeles.
Teacher denies allegations of anti-Muslim rhetoric
A Maryland public school teacher accused of anti-Muslim rhetoric calls it a misunderstanding.
Elementary students lobby D.C. Council for an official rock
Under the guidance of David Catania, a science project turns into a civics lesson for Eaton Elementary pupils.
Ex-Pr. George’s superintendent resigns in Los Angeles
John E. Deasy served in Maryland for just over two years, then joined the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Montgomery proposes changes to enrollment guidelines
Schools chief wants to increase high school maximums and early grade classroom capacity as population grows.
‘E’ stands for Ebola. What does ‘S’ stand for? Scaring students.
Precautions when necessary are fine. Precautions when not necessary fuel fear.
What the Common Core standards can’t do
Common sense says that getting schooling right begins with getting the curriculum right.
Why the ‘coding for all’ movement is more than a boutique reform
Think of learning to code as Cursive 2.0.
Group calls for more investment in after-school programs
An Afterschool Alliance study finds that many D.C. families lack access to after-school programs.
