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The Democratic Party, led by Barack Obama, is facing challenges in meeting its goal of providing a high-quality education. There is a lack of agreement within the party on how to achieve this objective. Obama, in his speech accepting the …
Feb. 10 was just another ordinary day for William M. Soult, a member of the St. Vrain Valley Board of Education. He began his morning early, meeting with a group of high-school administrators for breakfast at 6:30 AM. After a …
An article on the study by the Osofskys can be found online at www.edweek.org/links. New research conducted by scholars who have worked with children affected by Hurricane Katrina reveals that 40% of the children and teenagers who returned to schools …
For years, motorists traveling on Interstate 25 through Pueblo, Colo., would hold their breath and continue their journey. The large smelter at the Colorado Fuel & Iron steelworks emitted such a foul smell that tourists had little reason to stop. …
Last week, one of the largest cable-television companies in the country made a commitment to donate satellite technology to 10,000 rural schools across the nation. This donation will enable these schools to access a wide range of cable programs and …
Two years ago, Scott Elliott worked as an education reporter at The Indianapolis Star. He focused on improving education at the state level and in local schools. However, he became disheartened by the challenges facing the newspaper industry, including layoffs …
My late uncle, Kazim Khan, also known as Kaz to his acquaintances, was a notable academic and teacher, specializing in research on racism and drug addiction. He also served as a local council member in the London borough of Islington.…
A group of students from a school in the east of London has successfully blocked the workers who had arrived to take down the school street. The parents gathered outside Chisenhale Primary School on Thursday morning to show their support …
As I stroll through the corridors of Tower Hamlets’ Sir John Cass secondary school, the atmosphere feels oddly calm. Gone are the days of avoiding flying missiles, hearing insults, and witnessing schoolyard fights. This school is an entirely different environment …