The students at Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School have a distinct late-20th-century style with their baggy jeans and Doc Martens shoes. The classrooms are equipped with well-worn sofas and movable tables, a far cry from the old nailed-down desks …
According to a survey conducted by the EdWeek Research Center, when educators were asked about the extent to which the textbooks they use accurately and fully represent the experiences of people of color, 20% responded with "a lot." This is …
The guest list was a notable aspect of the third National Education Summit. It marked the first time that educators were invited to participate. Governor Tommy G. Thompson emphasized the importance of this partnership and the need for everyone to …
In response to concerns raised by state officials and advocates for English-language learners, the federal government has issued a revised interpretation of how states should carry out a specific section of the No Child Left Behind Act that pertains to …
Working at the Olympic Games would have been a dream summer job for many students. Not only would it be a temporary source of income but also an impressive addition to their CV. G4S, who launched their recruitment campaign Bridging …
According to a recent poll conducted by the National Education Union (NEU), an overwhelming majority of teachers, 98%, have expressed opposition to the idea of an extended school day and shorter holidays as a solution to aid children’s learning recovery …
When Meg Zeenat Wamithi moved away from home to study at King’s College London, she found the transition to be more difficult than she initially anticipated. She struggled to settle in, due to her history of anxiety and depression, and …
Kyle Lawrence, a 22-year-old apprentice from Essex, is currently working for a logistics company that specializes in moving clothes across the world. Despite the closure of their office and the shutting down of some ports due to the coronavirus pandemic, …
As nine men are led into a harsh, bright steel environment, they are stripped, shaved, and dressed in orange prison overalls by five stoic guards. A voiceover declares that these men have volunteered for a TV experiment and were only …