As schools deal with an increase in cases of swine flu, many districts are facing a shortage of nurses to handle outbreaks and prevent the spread of the virus. This leaves students more vulnerable to the easily transmissible virus, which …
The performance of teenagers in math and reading has continued to decline on the "Nation’s Report Card," which tracks long-term trends in student performance. The latest data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) shows that math scores have …
On Friday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a series of changes to the E-rate program in order to enhance support for Wi-Fi technology and increase efficiency. However, Republicans on the panel criticized the plan as being bloated and bureaucratic. …
Janowski Elementary School in this area does not appear to be crowded. It is surrounded by spacious green lawns and has several acres of athletic fields behind it. However, there are signs that overcrowding is becoming a problem. The lines …
Betsy DeVos, the nominee for U.S. secretary of education chosen by President Donald Trump, faced a heated confirmation hearing last week. Her remarks on various education topics, such as school choice, special education, and civil rights, received both strong criticism …
Elizabeth Howard, who passed away at the age of 96, was a truly exceptional teacher who left an indelible mark on the lives of her students. Her English classes did not merely produce a higher than average number of poets, …
My wife, Mary Renshaw, who recently passed away at the age of 83, was deeply rooted in the social history of south Wales. She was born in Newport to Irene (nee Byrne) and Isaac Davies, and spent her childhood in …
As a geography student, I have grown weary of the constant teasing, snide remarks and general mockery directed towards me and my peers. Though I hoped that such treatment would end upon entering university, I was wrong. "Where are your …
Every Friday, the pub adjacent to Forest Gate community school in east London starts bustling from 1 pm. Since the school embraced a four-and-a-half-day week, it has been filled with exhausted teachers who are eager to exploit their shorter week …