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)

How the Abacus Can Help Students Learn Math

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In researching his book, Ulrich Boser discovered how an ancient technology can help improve math skills and understanding.

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)

Identifying and Supporting Gifted Students in Rural Districts

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There is a misconception that there are few gifted students in small and isolated areas, but rural educators are working to improve systems for identifying those students and serving their needs. (November 13, 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)

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)

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The traditional school calendar, with its long summer break, is outdated, say supporters of year-round schooling.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)

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)

Continuous Improvement in a Nutshell

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There's no silver bullet in education--but there may be a toolkit. Explore how districts are using "continuous improvement" strategies to keep getting better. (June 29, 2018)

Personalized Learning in K-12 Schools, Explained

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Education Week Assistant Managing Editor Kevin Bushweller explains what educators mean when they say “personalized learning,” and he outlines the benefits and drawbacks of this individualized approach to classroom instruction. November 6, 2019.

Vermont Parents Square Off Over Vaccine Rules for School

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States are wrestling with how far to go in requiring parents to vaccinate their school-aged children. The story of one Vermont child helped sway lawmakers there. (September 27, 2017)