Study Upends Conventional Wisdom About Private School Advantages

School voucher proponents insist low-income students benefit more from private schools. Wrong, say researchers at the University of Virginia.   READ MORE »

Effective Engagement Strategies Not Just an Investment in Students

Using engagement strategies to lure kids into learning is also an investment in your own energy as an educator.   READ MORE »

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Free Student Lunch Leads to Fewer Suspensions
Allowing an entire school to eat for free, instead of restricting free lunch to students whose families fill out forms, can reduce the number of students who get suspended multiple times. Source: Chalkbeat
Grade Inflation Benefits Wealthier Students
Wealthy students can add yet another item to that list of advantages their less affluent peers don't receive: grade inflation. A new study shows that schools attended by more affluent students saw less rigorous grading than schools attended by less affluent ones. Source: U.S. News and World Report

Are Schools Ready to Tackle the Mental Health Crisis?

With one in five children ages 13-18 living with a mental health condition, more schools are creating comprehensive, systemic programs to address the problem.   READ MORE »