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VideoMay 17, 1954: Supreme Court Rules Racial Segregation in Schools Unconstitutional
by Jorge Rivas on May 17 2013, 5:11PM
On May 17, 1954, the United State Supreme Court decided a case that changed the course of American history.
Topics: /NOW Blog, Schools & Youth
Leaked Memo Shows Michelle Rhee Knew About Possible Teacher Cheating in D.C. Schools
by Julianne Hing on April 12 2013, 2:52PM
The polarizing school reform leader has been less than forthright about possible teacher cheating under her watch.
Topics: /NOW Blog, Schools & Youth
Pew Report: Record Numbers of Latinos in US Colleges, Public Schools
by Jorge Rivas on August 21 2012, 11:59AM
Latinos are now, for the first time, the largest minority group among the nation’s four-year college and university students.
Topics: /NOW Blog, Schools & Youth
90 College Presidents Cite Patents in Call for Immigration Reform
by Jorge Rivas on July 6 2012, 5:07PM
Foreign graduate students are big contributors to inventions that create jobs, the presidents say. They urge changes so more can stay here after graduating.
Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog
For-Profit Colleges’ Mostly Black and Latino Students Face Higher Debt and Unemployment
by Jorge Rivas on January 4 2012, 1:54PM
Private for-profit institutions have been the fastest growing part of the U.S. higher education sector for decades now, but a new Harvard study finds students attending for-profit colleges end up with much higher student-loan debts, are less likely to be…
Topics: /NOW Blog, Schools & Youth
Relief from No Child Left Behind for States That Adopt Obama’s Reforms
by Julianne Hing on September 26 2011, 9:10AM
To some education watchers, Obama’s reforms don’t necessarily mark a departure from the market-driven reform philosophy that fueled No Child Left Behind.
Topics: Schools & Youth
Jad Abumrad, Economist Roland Fryer Among MacArthur Genius Fellows
by Jorge Rivas on September 20 2011, 1:17PM
We’ve rounded up all of this year’s winners of color.
Topics: Media
Who’s Running Your School District?
by Julianne Hing, Hatty Lee on September 14 2011, 3:42PM
We rounded up a handful of big-city superintendents and school officials who’ve been groomed one of the most influential names in the school reform movement.
Topics: Back to School, Schools & Youth
Kelley Williams-Bolar, Mom Charged with Stealing Kids’ Education, Denied Pardon
by Julianne Hing on September 2 2011, 2:50PM
Williams-Bolar’s conviction is but one of a series of headline-grabbing harsh prosecutions of black moms this year.
Topics: Schools & Youth
White Teacher Complains on Facebook that She’s a ‘Warden for Future Criminals’
by Jorge Rivas on September 2 2011, 12:30PM
First grade teacher Jennifer O’Brien is sticking by her words, the local activists say she represents what’s wrong with America’s schools.
Topics: Schools & Youth
Cheating Atlanta Schools Received $500k in Bonuses, What Now?
by Julianne Hing on August 15 2011, 9:34AM
The scandal has reignited debate over whether educator salaries should be tied to the test scores of their students.
Topics: Schools & Youth
Top Arkansas Student Denied Sole Valedictorian Honors Because of Race
by Bryan Gerhart on July 27 2011, 1:51PM
The student contends that the administration has long made it harder for black students to be recognized for their academic achievements.
Topics: Schools & Youth
New York City Scraps Teacher Pay for Performance Bonus Plan
by Julianne Hing on July 22 2011, 10:00AM
The move comes after several years unstable dips and peaks in test scores.
Topics: Schools & Youth
Deadline Passes for Atlanta Teachers to Resign Amid Cheating Scandal
by Julianne Hing on July 21 2011, 9:30AM
So far, only four high-ranking officials have resigned, while the city’s teacher force pushes for more institutional accountability than individual blame.
Topics: Schools & Youth
Going to the Movies This Summer? Here’s What’s Wrong With ‘Bad Teacher’
by Bryan Gerhart on July 20 2011, 12:43PM
At a time when America’s public schools face severe institutional complications, Bad Teacher chuckles and points the finger at educators.
Topics: Arts & Culture
Chicago Schools Plow $51M Into Security for “Zero Tolerance” Rules
by Bryan Gerhart on July 18 2011, 10:40AM
High schoolers are being suspended for minor infractions like taking out cell phones in class. And it’s costing the already budget-strapped district millions.
Topics: Schools & Youth
Fallout from Atlanta Schools Cheating Frightens Other Districts
by Julianne Hing on July 14 2011, 10:00AM
The spotlight may be on Georgia, but are other school districts actually paying attention?
Topics: Schools & Youth
How Fear and Intimidation Led to Massive Atlanta School Cheating
by Julianne Hing on July 8 2011, 10:54AM
Once considered an education reform darling, Atlanta has become the latest major city to have its school system rocked by test cheating. But don’t blame the teachers.
Topics: Schools & Youth
Teachers Who Aren’t Waiting for Superman Make Their Own Film
by Thoai Lu on May 26 2011, 12:20PM
Some New York City teachers say that Davis Guggenheim got it all wrong.
Topics: Schools & Youth
Tiger Mom Amy Chua’s Got a Plan to Overhaul U.S. Education
by Julianne Hing on May 12 2011, 9:10AM
Yale law professor, Tiger Mom, and now…education reformer?
Topics: Schools & Youth
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