An Unwavering Advocate for Racial Equity in Schools

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John D. Marshall, the chief equity officer in Kentucky’s Jefferson County Public Schools, unmasks racial inequities and demands policy changes to support students of color and those who are poor. (February 22, 2017)

The Legal Landscape for Transgender Students

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Schools must consider a patchwork of local, state, and federal policies when determining their obligations to transgender students in areas like access to bathrooms and locker rooms. (August 21, 2017)

Puerto Rico’s Educational System Is at a Crossroads a Year After Hurricane Maria

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Puerto Rico's school system was struggling long before Hurricane Maria struck a year ago. But the disaster exacerbated deep problems. Now, the system is in the midst of dramatic change. (Sept 18, 2018)

Homeless Students - In Their Own Words

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There are 1.3 million homeless students in the U.S., and the instability of their lives makes it difficult for them to keep up in school. These students are at much greater risk of dropping out of school. (March 7, 2017)

Training Teachers to Help Students Spot Fake News

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Amid growing concerns that students have difficulty discerning between misleading and reliable news and information, some media literacy groups are ramping up training for teachers and providing strategies and resources. (June 20, 2017)

Homeschooling in the United States

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Home schooling has gained wider attention and more-mainstream acceptance as the numbers of students learning at home doubled in the past decade—a trend driven in some measure by the expansion of online schooling options. (February 5, 2018)

Police in School: An Overview of the Debate and Key Data

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Debate is roiling over the role of police officers in schools. In this video, Evie Blad gives an overview of the issue and highlights important statistics about student arrests and referrals. (January 25, 2017)

Do Charter Schools Help or Hurt? A Divided Black Community

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Many African-American parents in poor communities say charter schools have been a lifeline. But the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, the NAACP, is calling for a moratorium. (November 22, 2016)

Team Sports Promote Social Inclusion for Students With Disabilities

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At Delaware’s Caesar Rodney High School, students with and without intellectual disabilities compete together in team sports as part of a program to foster social inclusion. (March 8, 2018)

What the International Test Gap Looks Like in the Classroom

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Correspondent Kavitha Cardoza asks students from other countries attending U.S. schools to compare the academic rigor and balance of school activities. (December 13, 2016)

Is Year-Round Schooling Better for Students and Teachers?

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The traditional school calendar, with its long summer break, is outdated, say supporters of year-round schooling. Nearly 4,000 schools, including those in Holt, Mich., are trying something different. (July 24, 2018)