From Weapons To Fashion, Crimea's Indelible Mark On History
The region hasn't dominated headlines for nearly 160 years, but the Crimean War played a huge role in the Western zeitgeist of the time. And its cultural and technological impacts still reverberate.
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It can be hard to get the story in education by focusing on what political leaders say.
View ArticleWhat's In A Label? In Special Ed, Words Matter
Avoiding stereotypes and assumptions when writing and talking about students with disabilities.
View ArticleIs Latin Making A Comeback In Schools? Caveat Lector
This perennial education story has been around for more than half a century.
View ArticleThanks For Your Support. We'll Take It From Here
Many organizations, including the Gates Foundation, support our work. But they don't get to set the agenda.
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Here's your chance to tell us what's working and what isn't.
View ArticleThe Secret Lives Of Teachers
Our new series looks at what teachers do when they're not teaching. Artist? Carpenter? Quidditch player? What's your secret life?
View ArticleThe Short Shelf Life Of Urban School Superintendents
Do big-city chiefs like John Deasy, recently ousted from LA Unified, get enough time to make a difference?
View Article50 Great Teachers: A Celebration Of Great Teaching
Our new series will tell the stories of great teachers, and explore some big questions: What is great teaching? Can it be taught? How do good teachers become great ones?
View ArticleIt All Came Down To 'Nunatak'
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had drama, excitement and a lot of really hard words.
View ArticleThe Toughest Job In Education? Maybe Not
The assistant principal has a lot on her plate. But that job is where future school leaders come from. Some districts are trying to make sure APs get the training they need.
View ArticlePolitics In The Classroom: How Much Is Too Much?
Two authors argue that teachers should embrace controversial issues to help students learn the political process. But, they say, context is key.
View ArticlePolitics In The Classroom: How Much Is Too Much?
Two authors argue that teachers should embrace controversial issues to help students learn the political process. But, they say, context is key.
View ArticleHow The Language Of Special Education Is Evolving
The "r" word is gone, but the ways we refer to people with disabilities shape our perceptions and behavior.
View ArticleThe One-Room Schoolhouse That's A Model For The World
Escuela Nueva (New School) isn't really new. But it is being praised as a kind of cutting-edge model that can teach the skills needed for jobs that robots can't do.
View ArticleThe People Vs. Coloring Books: The Verdict Is In
Coloring books are everywhere. Some kids and parents love them. Even grown-ups are getting in on the fun. But do they have any educational value?
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Across Continents: A Stolen Laptop, An Ominous Email, And A Big Risk
From a traveler's worst nightmare — beaten and robbed in a foreign city — comes a surprising story of education and discovery.(Image credit: LA Johnson/NPR)
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Hey, Students: 5 Things That Are Wrong With Your Cover Letter
If your resume, your cover letter and your writing samples don't tell a story, we may not be interested.(Image credit: LA Johnson/NPR)
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'Open Schools' Made Noise In The '70s; Now They're Just Noisy
'Open Education' was a big idea half a century ago. Kids were supposed to move around, learning in groups or exploring on their own. But, within a few years, the movement faded. So, what...
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