Alaska is facing a serious issue with teachers leaving their jobs. The problem is not new, but it is getting worse. In the past four years, over 1, 500 teachers have left the Anchorage School District (ASD). The situation is critical because nearly half of these teachers leave within the first five years of their career. The main reason for this exodus is the retire...
A teacher in Colorado has been accused of serious crimes. Teresa Whalin, a 28-year-old wellness teacher, is facing charges. She is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. This relationship lasted for over a year. After they broke up, Whalin allegedly stalked the student. The student was much younger than Whalin. They were 12 years apart in age. This ...
Education has been stuck in a rut for decades. The system focuses too much on test scores and not enough on how students grow and participate. This approach pushes students to give up, especially in high school. But there's a better way. Some teachers have found success by grading students on effort and participation, not just test results. For example, in music cla...
America's education system is in trouble. Many students are graduating without a solid grasp of basic history or government. Only a small fraction of eighth-graders can pass a basic U. S. history test. This isn't just about bad grades. It's about a system that doesn't let families choose better schools. YouthVote is a group trying to change this. They believe in sch...
In Kabul's streets, a shift is happening. Boys in traditional dress are learning in madrassas, religious schools that are becoming more popular as public schools struggle. These schools offer structure and education based on Islamic teachings. One school outside Kabul saw its student count jump from 35 to over 160 in just five years. While most madrassas focus on the...
Young adults in the U. S. are facing a tough job market. The unemployment rate for those aged 20 to 24 is at 6. 6%, the highest in a decade. For high school graduates aged 18 to 19, it's even worse at 14. 5%. Why is this happening? Some say it's because of economic uncertainty and fears that artificial intelligence will reduce the need for workers. But a new study s...
In Zimbabwe, a unique effort is underway to tackle violence in schools. The focus is on Catholic-run primary schools, where a program called Safe Schools is being developed. This program aims to reduce violence from teachers and bullying among students. It's not just about creating a new program but also about fitting it into the existing systems of religion, child p...
The Texas Senate Bill 17, signed into law in 2023, led to the closure of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) offices at public universities in Texas. This move has sparked a significant shift in how these institutions operate and think about their core mission. The bill has forced universities to reevaluate their priorities and focus more on individual merit and ...
Imagine this: You're a student in America. You've been trying to learn, but it's been tough. Why? Because the education system is struggling. It's like trying to run a race with weights tied to your legs. The Department of Education has been around since 1980, but has it really helped? Let's dive in. The Department of Education doesn't actually run schools o...
Texas students have a big supporter in the U. S. Department of Education. This department sends billions of dollars to Texas for schools, colleges, and job training. These funds help with everything from school lunches to college tuition. The department also makes sure schools follow federal laws, like Title IX, which stops discrimination based on sex. It also en...