Julia Steiny writes that although teacher quality is incredibly important and deserves attention, other reforms must be implemented together to spur change.

Dr. Lynch discusses the importance of the First Amendment and its implications on student and campus life.

Laurie Rogers argues that social justice and political motivations have crept into mathematics classrooms and curricula, pushing out math in the process.

Preschool, writes Michelle Luce, prepares kids for kindergarten by exposing them to other kids, the learning environment and various activities.

Former UTLA union head A.J. Duffy will change course by opening a charter and restricting teacher tenure.

Across the United States, colleges and universities are observing the 10th anniversary of 9/11 with honors, memorials and events to remember alumni.

Some students, especially low-income students, have lost several months of educational progress over the summer.

The National Assessment Governing Board, who oversee NAEP (the ‘nation’s report card’) has 7 new members appointed by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.

C. M. Rubin — In the midst of the insanity, I had failed to notice the impact on our own child of relentless media coverage of the worst domestic attack in American history.

New data show GPAs decline markedly with more and more students feeling out of their depth at university.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s plan to allow cross-district school choice has drawn criticism from parents who want to keep their district boundaries fortified.

Former Marine and Headmaster agrees with a think tank’s suggestion that a presence of former soldiers in schools will do students good.

Governors have to use their bully pulpit to put issues of quality, cost and accountability at the top of the agenda — not just to make friendly appointments.

Building social capital in schools is not easy or inexpensive. It requires time and typically the infusion of additional teaching staff into the school.

Study shows Charter Schools perform better than their L.A. Unified counterparts.

Parents rally behind revolutionary plan to turn a failing Chicago elementary school into a charter school.

Indiana has moved forward and signed contracts for the takeover of four local IPS schools.

Gov. Haslam gives an inch to charter schools — but that’s not enough for those keen to see the charter school system run statewide.

Pittsburgh’s A+ Schools program prepares for confidential teacher talks as the Empowering Effective Teachers plan is also given a boost.

Educators are slamming a student data program, saying that it’s not user friendly, loses information and is making keeping track of student records a nightmare.

Los Angeles Unified School District gives teachers and administrators priority in submitting plans ahead of charter groups.