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 ...

School models are, for the most part, outdated–and very overdue for replacement.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 ...

School models are, for the most part, outdated–and very overdue for replacement.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 ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. As a mom concerned about the quality of her child's ...

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 ...

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 ...

Students and staff in the Burlington-Edison School District are adjusting to the district’s new school structure. Gone are the district’s traditional K-8 elementary schools, and here are K-5 ...