Norma S. Paulus, the superintendent of public instruction in Oregon, is determined to convince a predominantly senior citizen audience in this coastal community about the importance of a groundbreaking school reform initiative. According to Ms. Paulus, Oregon’s "best and brightest …
Thousands Of Young Historians Convene For National Competition
During the annual National History Day competition at the University of Maryland, 3,000 middle and high school students gathered to showcase their original historical research. They presented and defended their exhibits, papers, performances, websites, and documentaries in front of panels …
How To Give Students More Agency In Class Without Losing Control
The concepts of choice and voice have gained popularity in the push to empower students in their education. Numerous studies indicate that when students have agency over their learning, they experience increased motivation and academic achievement. Additionally, they are more …
Fellowship Program Works To Beef Up Math Teaching
When Katherine Collins, a mathematics major at Pacific Lutheran University in her home state of Washington, began exploring options for her future after college, she stumbled upon a website that led her to a public school in the nation’s capital, …
E.P.A. Delays Ban On Asbestos Use In Surprise Move
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unexpectedly postponed its plans to prohibit the mining, importation, and use of asbestos in certain products. This decision follows a two-year debate among the EPA, Congress, and interest groups regarding the agency’s inaction on …
Diverse Mix Of Students Win New Shot To Get Into The Swing Of Golf
Outside the gymnasium of the James Curiale School, a harsh and wet snowfall on the last day of March is disregarded. Inside, a determined group of approximately 50 middle school students spends their precious afternoon hours practicing golf techniques on …
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Drama Queen
The winners of this year’s Royal Television Awards have been announced, and amongst them was an 18-year-old student from Southport College, who won the Network Newcomer award for her role in the controversial Channel 4 drama Pleasureland. Katie Lyon portrayed …
Universities Should Work Together, Not Compete
Two years ago, Kate Pickett and Richard Wilkinson’s book "The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better" dealt a blow to neoliberal economics and neo-conservative politics. After three decades of Margaret Thatcher’s election victory, the privileged believed …
Sats Are Failing Children – They Should Be Scrapped
The purpose of Sats seems to have been forgotten by teachers, headteachers, and the Department for Education. Sats exams are meant to quickly assess the teaching standards of a school and not to evaluate the children. The children should not …