Civics at 250: Teaching Democracy in an Unfinished Nation

As millions of students prepare for summer vacation, many parents may worry about endless time spent on the screen. Michael Rich, pediatrician and Director of the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Childr...

17 Apr 202430min

With looming threats of high teacher turnover rates during COVID-19, Olivia Chi, an assistant professor at Boston University, wanted to study how the pandemic shaped who decided to become a teacher.Ma...

10 Apr 202424min

While most schools in the United States do not report using corporal punishment – the use of pain as punishment -- it still impacts tens of thousands of students annually, particularly in states where...

3 Apr 202416min

Family engagement plays a pivotal role in combatting chronic absenteeism.The number of students who are chronically absent – missing 10% or more of the school year – has skyrocketed since the pandemic...

27 Mars 202426min

For many first-generation college students, the dream of pursuing a college degree is often accompanied by financial uncertainty and adversities that keep it as just a dream. The faulty rollout of a n...

20 Mars 202421min

Math has a problem when it comes to equitable learning. The way math is taught and how students are tracked is part of the issue, according to Kentaro Iwasaki, a former math teacher who led new math s...

13 Mars 202424min

Janet Patti and Robin Stern joined forces decades ago when they recognized the crucial role of emotional intelligence for school leaders. How educators understand and manage emotions can positively im...

6 Mars 202426min

Over the past few years, a battle is taking place on many school grounds – one being driven by mothers that is inevitably shaping the future of schools. Laura Pappano – a journalist with decades cover...

28 Feb 202427min