To Be Young, 'Gifted' And Black, It Helps To Have A Black Teacher
A new study finds black students are half as likely as white students to be assigned to a gifted program. Unless their teacher looks like them.
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How A Great Teacher Cultivates Veggies (And Kids) In The Bronx — In 17 Photos
Science teacher Stephen Ritz and his students live in a food desert. His solution: Grow 100 bags of fresh fruits and vegetables a week — in the classroom.
The Obama Administration Proposes $2 Billion More In College Aid
The extra money will go to students with financial need who are staying on track academically.
Fifth Graders Revisit King's 'Dream' Speech At The Lincoln Memorial
Students from Watkins Elementary School in Washington, D.C., gathered to honor the civil rights leader.
Attendance Drops At Maryland High School, As Deportation Fears Rise
A Maryland high school principal says many of her students are skipping school, fearing they or their parents will be deported.
Solving The Special Ed Teacher Shortage: Quality, Not Quantity
A nonprofit in Idaho is training better-prepared teachers who'll be less likely to leave the classroom after a year or two.
5 Ways Elite-College Admissions Shut Out Poor Kids
Athletic scholarships, campus visits and other factors work against high-achieving low-income students, a new report says.
Detroit Public School Teachers Turn To 'Sickouts' In Protest
They're angry about everything from overcrowding and hazardous buildings to looming bankruptcy. But teacher strikes are illegal in Michigan, and opponents say the actions hurt students and parents.
Adding 'Beauty And Joy' To Obama's Push For Computer Science Teaching
Fewer than 10 percent of America's high schools offer computer science classes. Educators say just adding courses isn't enough — it will take teachers who inspire.
Pretty Girls Make (Higher) Grades
In a study of students at a Colorado university, attractiveness in women was linked to better grades. But the difference disappeared for online classes.