Kindergarten through second graders do a learning exercise in Apryl Shackleford's classroom during the school day on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Primer microschool, a new concept of school, in Liberty ...

In the debate over public versus charter schools, private education versus homeschooling and virtual learning, one crucial element often gets lost: quality. Instead of pitting one educational ...

This fall, nearly half of the 907 public school districts tracked by Education Week, including more than three-quarters of the nation’s largest, started school fully remote. Now, with nationwide COVID ...

School models are, for the most part, outdated–and very overdue for replacement. When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged. But even students ...

School models are, for the most part, outdated–and very overdue for replacement. When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged. But even students ...

A recent study distills the lessons learned from three successful high school improvement models. “Meeting Five Critical Challenges of High School Reform” is available from MDRC. The study, conducted ...

Thursday and Friday nights used to be the worst in our family. After school, my son often hopped in the car in a foul, dragon-like mood where every little thing could set off a fire-breathing tantrum.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University Middle and University High were recently recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education as “Innovative School Models” for the State of Tennessee. Thanks to the ...

As part of Innovative School Models month, the Tennessee Department of Education is highlighting exemplar districts for their use of the initial $30 million grant funding awarded in 2021 for the ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — Two alternative school options — an intermediate school model and a 5-8 middle school model — will continue to be studied for viability in an effort to consolidate and close schools to ...