Perspective

Scholar knocks AP classes but needs to see more of how they excite kids

Annie Abrams has received well-deserved praise for her book, “Shortchanged: How Advanced Placement Cheats Students.” I have been trading thoughts with her in hopes of finding some agreement on what we need to do for AP classes.

By Jay MathewsMay 14, 2023

To fight teacher shortages, states send people to college for free

Apprenticeships are helping to expand and diversify the ranks of educators

By Moriah BalingitMay 12, 2023

Prince George’s intends to sue social media firms over students’ mental health

The legal action probably would be similar to those filed by other school systems that argue social media is a major contributor to a youth mental health crisis.

By Nicole AsburyMay 11, 2023

Appeals court overturns convictions of two parents in ‘Varsity Blues’ admissions scandal

A federal appeals court overturned convictions of two parents accused in connection with the "Operation Varsity Blues" scandal of paying bribes to secure their children’s admissions to college as athletic recruits.

By Susan SvrlugaMay 11, 2023

Virginia automatically renews thousands of teaching licenses amid delays

The Virginia Board of Education took the emergency action after processing delays were affecting thousands of teachers, possibly keeping them out of classrooms next year.

By Karina ElwoodMay 11, 2023
Answer SheetPerspective

What new civics test scores show us, besides the obvious

Following the release of NAEP standardized test scores showing a drop in students’ knowledge, civics education experts offer a prescription for how to do better.

By Valerie StraussMay 11, 2023

Florida rejects social studies topics about communism, social justice

It blocked 35 percent of the materials publishers submitted, including a reference to “taking a knee.”

By Valerie StraussMay 10, 2023

New York City requires reading instruction to be phonics-based

It is the latest example in a national shift toward what supporters call “the science of reading," where children are explicitly taught how to sound out words.

By Laura MecklerMay 9, 2023

Students can’t get off their phones. Schools have had enough.

Administrators see them as an intensifying distraction — or, worse, a tax on students’ mental health.

By Donna St. GeorgeMay 9, 2023

Funding woes at the Education Dept. threaten federal student aid agenda

The student aid office is delaying or curtailing plans to help millions of Americans ease back into the routine of paying their student loans after a three-year pandemic-era pause.

By Danielle Douglas-GabrielMay 9, 2023
Answer SheetPerspective

New look at benefits of quality preschool education

Scientific evidence shows that quality preschool education for 3- and 4-year-olds can improve health and longevity, and reduce persistent educational gaps.

By Valerie StraussMay 8, 2023

Muhammad Ali won a title fight in Maryland. Then he went to prom.

On May 1, 1976, Muhammad Ali was persuaded by a high school teacher to make an appearance at a Prince George's County prom.

By Nicole AsburyMay 8, 2023

Budget tensions emerge as D.C. Council prepares for vote

In working on the 2024 budget, D.C. lawmakers are considering cuts to several popular programs, at times pitting more urgent initiatives against projects with longer timelines.

By Michael Brice-Saddler and Lauren LumpkinMay 7, 2023

Most Americans support anti-trans policies favored by GOP, poll shows

A majority of adults say a person's gender is set from birth. Most would limit the rights of transgender children, too.

By Laura Meckler and Scott ClementMay 6, 2023

Biden to deliver commencement address at Howard University, Air Force Academy

Biden will deliver the commencement address at Howard University and the Air Force Academy.

By Danielle Douglas-GabrielMay 6, 2023

D.C. school enrollment boom helped by rise in adult learners

School leaders credit the surge to students’ economic struggles and an expansion of virtual learning options.

By Lauren LumpkinMay 6, 2023
Answer SheetPerspective

Gaslighting Americans about public schools: The truth about ‘A Nation at Risk’

A former staffer of the commission that produced the famous 1983 report explains how it came to be, and its disastrous effects.

By Valerie StraussMay 5, 2023

Alexandria school board appoints first Black woman as superintendent

Melanie Kay-Wyatt has been the interim superintendent since superintendent Gregory C. Hutchings Jr. announced his departure last summer.

By Karina ElwoodMay 4, 2023

Students and teachers: Tell The Post how you use ChatGPT and other AI tools

We want to know how these new technologies are altering the way you live, work and engage with friends and family.

By Washington Post StaffMay 4, 2023