An effort to establish a multicultural approach to science education at the precollegiate level has sparked a contentious debate. The debate centers on whether an widely-adopted Afro-centric science-curriculum document promotes “pseudoscience”. The panel discussion, organized by Bernard Ortiz de Montellano, …
Keith, a lively 3-year-old, enthusiastically participates when the group is asked a question. When discussing good behavior, he eagerly exclaims, “I am kind to my sister.” However, his mentor, Dawn Hunt, hopes to temper his strong-willed personality. At the Edward …
A committee appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is likely to recommend several changes for the California school governance and financing systems. These changes may include an improved education data system, stronger pre-K and kindergarten programs, and a shift towards school …
An influential senator’s proposition to encourage schools to prohibit the sale of sugary drinks and other unhealthy snacks in school buildings is facing strong opposition from school administrators and the soft-drink industry. Senator Patrick J. Leahy, a Democrat from Vermont …
A citizen’s organization in Ohio, dedicated to studying school policies, has suggested that the state reevaluate its approach to vocational programs in order to prioritize academics and strengthen the connection between schools and employers. Ohio was the first state to …
Gun violence has once again inflicted immense pain on an American school, this time in southeastern Texas. On Friday morning, a 17-year-old male student named Dimitrios Pagourtzis opened fire inside Santa Fe High School, resulting in the tragic deaths of …
In preparation for the upcoming district mandate this fall, which will require students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to be vaccinated, educators are making plans to expand online learning options. On Tuesday, the Board of Education approved …
The eight young individuals residing in a former convent in this Washington suburb defy the stereotype of apathetic, self-centered young people that is often associated with the post-baby-boom generation. These recent college graduates have dedicated themselves to a demanding schedule, …
Luis von Ahn is a multi-talented individual, boasting titles such as a computer science professor, entrepreneur, and pioneer in crowdsourcing. Throughout his 20s, he managed to sell two successful companies to Google, and his latest project, Duolingo, is well on …
Two decades ago, polytechnics became universities, marking a joyous occasion. However, the move was not free from criticism and negativity that often came across as condescension. Nonetheless, ten years ago, things were better. When I moved from a Russell Group …