Uncertainty for DACA Recipients

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Currently, most undocumented students are protected from deportation under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a policy enacted by the Obama administration. But with immigration arrests up, many are unsure about their future. (April 25, 2017)

Story Pirates

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A group of actors and improv comedians called the Story Pirates inspires pupils to write creatively by giving them a purpose beyond class. (March 2, 2012)

How Schools Can Accomplish More by Doing Less - Mike Schmoker

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Mike Schmoker, author of Leading With Focus, shared insights on precisely where schools should focus their precious time and resources to ensure that all students are prepared for the demands of college, careers, and citizenship.

Innovative Schools Present Classroom Challenges

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The effort to replicate Philadelphia's Science Leadership Academy hinges on teachers like Karthik Subburam, a 41-year old former engineer being asked to completely overhaul his classroom practice in an innovative school. (March 11, 2014)

Teachers March on Washington

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At the "Save Our Schools" rally, teachers and others critical of standards- and test-based accountability bring their complaints to the Obama administration's front door. (July 31, 2011)

Will Cameras in Special Education Classrooms Protect Students?

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To help prevent students with disabilities from being abused at school, Texas now requires cameras in special education classrooms upon request. But is this the best solution? (April 4, 2017)

Tensions Rise as Puerto Rico's Schools Face New Reality

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As the U.S. territory's schools recover from Hurricane Maria, big changes and conflict loom. (February 9, 2018)

High-Quality Preschool Gives Military Families Peace of Mind

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Military families enjoy some of the best—and most inexpensive—child care in the country. What can others in the early education space learn from military preschools? Correspondent Kavitha Cardoza reports from Camp Lejeune in N.C. (March 7, 2017)

More Cities Take On ‘Period Poverty’ As a Way to Keep Kids in School

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Many girls can’t afford menstrual products, leading them to miss class. Some cities like Providence, R.I., are providing free pads and tampons to help keep them in school. (June 26, 2019)

Rural 'Dropout Factories' Often Overshadowed

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While most of the attention is on urban high schools with low graduation rates, rural schools also struggle to retain at-risk students. (October 15, 2011)

Beyond the Birds & the Bees - What Comprehensive Sex Education Looks Like

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Comprehensive sexuality education includes everything from basic anatomy to how to have a healthy relationship. Advocates say it should start as early as kindergarten. (August 22, 2018)