Schools with high minority populations often have more limited access to rigorous coursework and high quality teachers than schools with low minority populations. Despite this, new data from the Department of Education highlighted several schools with significantly lower achievement gaps.
The House education committee debated legislation Tuesday to overhaul the No Child Left Behind education law.
New legislation revamping education policy would put a 10 percent cap on federal spending for efforts to limit class sizes at public schools. The effectiveness of spending on class size reduction has caused a split in the education community.
The Department of Education and numerous partners, such as Google, are joining with 100Kin10, a new teacher training initiative focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The House Education and the Workforce CommitteeThursday began its evaluation of Republican-sponsored legislation to overhaul the controversial education law No Child Left Behind.
Four political journalists converged on Washington to discuss how social media has changed the way reporters cover politics as part of Social Media Week.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan chatted with students at a Washington high school about higher quality teachers, graduation rates and policies to increase student involvement.
For one Washington bar, the State of the Union brings a sea of political junkies eager to enjoy the “Super Bowl” of politics.
Education officials across the nation gathered Tuesday with the mission to improve the youth literacy rate.
The St. Louis Cardinals unprecedented run to the World Series title will be celebrated with precedent – a team trip to the White House.