Yemen conflict disrupts education for nearly two million children

11 years ago

24 July 2015 – With intensive bombardments and street fighting in Yemen forcing more than 3,600 schools across the country…

On ESEA – Elementary and Secondary Education Act

11 years ago

Photo credit: Woodleywonderworks By David Greene When the the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 was passed, until…

From BBC: Sweden loses top marks for education

11 years ago

by Branwen Jeffreys, Education Editor In Gothenburg’s main square I watch as a crowd of rowdy, happy teenagers pile out…

Money: Should I Pay for College With a 401(k) or Home Equity Loan?

11 years ago

Photo Credit: TaxCredits.net by Karin Price Mueller/Credit.com  Both options have serious downsides, but there’s a third option. Read the rest…

From NPR: How The Big New Education Law Could Cut Testing Time

11 years ago

by Anya Kamenetz Both houses of Congress have now passed versions of the bill that would update the largest federal…

ASCD: Pete Hall – Reflection Supporting Teacher Effectiveness

11 years ago

Pete Hall, ASCD Faculty member and author, talks about the role reflection plays in ones’ professional development and effectiveness in…

From Tech Crunch: Is For-Profit The Future Of Education In Brazil?

11 years ago

Photo credit: Agência Brasil by Julie Ruvolo Brazilian startup Descomplica (“Uncomplicate”) has raised an $8 million Series B to build an education entertainment company…

From The New York Times: N.S.A. Summer Camp: More Hacking Than Hiking

11 years ago

by Nicholas Fandos ARLINGTON, Va. — This is not your typical summer sleepaway camp. Bonfires and archery? Try Insecure Direct…

U.S. News: Senate approves No Child Left Behind overhaul

11 years ago

Photo credit: Tim Evanson by Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a decade after No Child…

Nature: University learning: Improve undergraduate science education

11 years ago

Photo credit: U.S. Department of Agriculture by Stephen E. Bradforth, Emily R. Miller, William R. Dichtel, Adam K. Leibovich, Andrew L. Feig, James D. Martin, Karen S.…