Amid turmoil, some students thinking twice about U-Va.
Protesters in front of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house at the University of Virginia.
Questions are raised about safety after a student’s death and allegations of fraternity gang rape.
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Seven ways schools kill the love of reading in kids -- and 4 principles to help restore it
Some of the standard reading exercises in school are boredom-inducers.
Key aspects of alleged gang rape at U-Va. in doubt
A female student’s harrowing description of the purported attack at a fraternity, detailed in a recent Rolling Stone article, began to unravel, and the magazine apologized for a lapse in judgment.
Michelle Obama applauds D.C. seniors applying to college
Every senior at Capital City Public Charter School has applied to at least one school.
U-Va. struggles with latest twist in traumatic fall semester
Students and faculty try to make sense of what happened when the credibility of a rape story crumbles.
High school students participate in a ‘die-in’ protest
About 30 students at Parkdale High School walked out of class in a peaceful demonstration.
U-Va. and sexual assault: The scrutiny will continue
The University of Virginia was under the microscope before the Rolling Stone story. It will remain there.
Federally funded Common Core PARCC test going prime time in six states
Some 30,000 students are taking it this month.
France to compensate U.S. survivors of Holocaust
A $60 million accord will benefit those who were transported to Nazi death camps by the state rail firm SNCF.
D.C. students remember Marion Barry
The former mayor was honored during a memorial service as educators reflected on his legacy.
Loudoun County charter school placed on probation
Middleburg Community Charter School’s principal lacks the proper state license.
Montgomery police seek victims, witnesses in schools case
Substitute teacher Jose Pineda, who was arrested in October, is accused of inappropriately touching students.
Better educated but poorer -- U.S. Census data on young adults today
Young adults earn less than they did 35 years ago, but more have a college degree, data shows.
Computers in the classroom are a no-brainer, right? Not so fast.
Despite technological advances, there is little evidence that this kind of learning improves student achievement.
D.C. public charter school celebrates “Tier 1” status
Leaders at Cesar Chavez credit the D.C. Promise Neighborhood Initiative for improving performance.
Obama gathers pledges for college opportunity
President hosts higher education leaders who commit to helping more students get into and finish college.
Principals reject ‘value-added’ assessment that links test scores to jobs
The Obama administration supports it -- despite warnings from assessment experts.
Number of AP exams taken in Montgomery edges up
Nearly three-quarters of AP exams showpasssing scores in Montgomery.
First Hispanics sworn in on Prince George’s school board
Lupi Grady and Dinora Hernandez were endorsed by Baker.
A therapist goes to middle school but finds it impossible to sit still and focus
Most classroom fidgeting seems to be part of a desperate effort to stay engaged.
D.C. middle school students see boost from extra funding
The D.C. Council approved $80 million for schools this year for the city’s most at-risk students.
Teacher sues state alleging retaliation for speaking out against Common Core
Educator says he was not invited to participate in assessment panels after he went public with Core criticism.
Future of D.C. Council Ed Committee is unclear
Advocates ask Chairman Mendelson to keep the stand-alone committee to “maintain momentum of progress”
Md. city opposes cellphone towers on school property
Greenbelt joins a growing coalition that objects to the construction of the towers.
The important point Education Secretary Duncan has entirely missed
The Education Department’s new proposed regulations for colleges of education have a gaping hole (or two).
Mother of U-Va. prospect voices safety concerns
Her daughter is one of many students asking questions about allegations of rape at University of Virginia.
Why the Obamas should consider teaching in an urban public school
Obama said in a recent interview that he loves to teach.
Loudoun County charter school experiment hits roadblock
The principal of Middleburg Community Charter School has had difficulty getting licensed.
Amid turmoil, some students thinking twice about U-Va.
Questions are raised about safety after a student’s death and allegations of fraternity gang rape.
Bill Cosby quits Temple University’s trustees board
Cosby attended Temple in the 1960s and has been a big booster.
Arizona court says charter schools can’t demand same funding as traditional public schools
An appellate court says there is a rational basis for providing different funding for charters and traditional public schools.