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 MathewsTo fight teacher shortages, states send people to college for free
Apprenticeships are helping to expand and diversify the ranks of educators
By Moriah BalingitPrince 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 AsburyAppeals 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 SvrlugaVirginia 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 ElwoodWhat 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 StraussFlorida 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 StraussNew 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 MecklerStudents 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. GeorgeFunding 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-GabrielNew 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 StraussMuhammad 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 AsburyBanning clothes with political slogans at school, and other news literacy lessons
From the News Literacy Project.
By Valerie StraussBudget 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 LumpkinMost 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 ClementBiden 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-GabrielD.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 LumpkinGaslighting 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 StraussAlexandria 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 ElwoodStudents 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 Staff