Education

Students at all levels across the country are struggling to develop writing skills, making some educators turn to Web-based programs for help.

Wikipedia provides Internet users with millions of articles on a broad range of topics, and commonly ranks first in search engines. However, its reliability and credibility fall well short of the standards for a school paper. Wikipedia itself wrote that “while some of the articles are of the highest quality of scholarship, others are admittedly rubbish … use [Wikipedia] with an informed understanding of what it is and isn't.”

To help you develop such an understanding, we present these 10 reasons you cannot rely on information in Wikipedia:

Since the dawn of our nation, there were American women advocating for equal rights. Although women couldn't vote until 1920, pioneers like Abigail Adams were drawing attention to women's rights as early as the 18th century. The following Web sites offer resources about other heroines of the era and the words and actions that paved the way for women's equality.

An “ultraconservative” voting bloc on the Texas Board of Education has pushed through curriculum changes that have elicited criticism from liberals and historians, and could impact the textbooks used by students outside the state.

Shakespeare wrote parts of a play formerly credited solely to playwright John Fletcher, shedding light on the Bard’s collaborations and how researchers determine the authenticity of literature.

The revitalization of “Alice in Wonderland” shows the enduring appeal of certain fairy tales, and spotlights modern reincarnations and uses in the classroom.

Educators have long cautioned students about posting damaging information online, but now it’s also becoming important to build a positive digital footprint. When should students start building their online persona? The earlier, the better.

Multitalented author and historian Phillip Hoose has written books and articles, performed in the band Chipped Enamel and founded the Children’s Music Network. But Hoose is best known for his young adult book “Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice,” which is perhaps the most thorough and important work about the underreported life of the early civil rights activist.

With Facebook supplanting grief counselors as an outlet for grieving teens, schools need to participate in the process.

In the 1800s, women had to fight to gain the same educational opportunities as men. FindingDulcinea highlights some of the institutions and educators that forged the path for women’s education.

More colleges are adopting need-blind admissions policies, but many still take financial needs into consideration, emphasizing the importance of a streamlined financial aid process.

Many people are rediscovering the benefits of board games, while teachers are incorporating board games into lesson plans.

With many kids witnessing adults losing jobs and families losing homes, now is an opportune time to teach kids smart money management skills.

Detroit school board President Otis Mathis has what could be considered a learning disability, calling more attention to his struggling district and raising questions about living with mental and physical challenges.

A recession and high unemployment have converged to inspire record numbers of people—including parents and kids—to attend community colleges around the country.

As more cases come to light of tarnished online reputations proving disastrous in the professional world, more people consider changing their names on Facebook.

History is full of women who never got fair credit for their brilliant ideas, heroic deeds or extraordinary work, often due to prejudice, discrimination or the social mores of their time. As Women’s History Month begins, take a look at six unsung women who deserve to be more widely celebrated and praised.

The outcome of a yearlong disciplinary drama between Butler University and a student blogger reassures those who value the freedom to express dissenting or critical opinions.

The online program matches donors with public school teachers who need funds for school supplies or projects. In return, donors get photos and thank-you letters detailing how their money was spent.

As you watch Olympians excel in Vancouver this winter, what you don’t see are the countless hours they spend training for their sports, and the struggle many undergo to balance Olympic dreams with their educations.

Some educators are using the arts and humanities to enhance their teaching of math. 

Ninety thousand years ago early humans first ventured out of Africa. Today, humans inhabit virtually every corner of the world. Take a look at the journey humanity has taken across continents through the ages, and connect with interactive resources for exploring the history of human migration.

A sarcophagus in an English parish church built by the writer Fulke Greville, a Shakespeare contemporary, could contain clues about several works traditionally attributed to Shakespeare.

Incorporating the Vancouver Olympic Games into classroom lesson plans and activities can help generate students’ excitement for science and sportsmanship.

Although technology has been a blessing for those with visual impairments, the abundance of audio and digital technology has made reading Braille a rare skill.

Even though many agree that baggy pants are indecent, lawmakers say a ban on saggy pants is unconstitutional.

Research shows that teens' natural sleep cycle is to sleep later in the morning. Some schools are responding by pushing back start times.

Darwin’s great-great-grandson submitted a cheek swab sample to the Genographic Project in order to discover his—and his great-great-grandfather’s—“human deep ancestry.”

A small city in New York state offers special travel deals just for teachers and their families, but there are plenty of ways for educators to travel frugally.

The first installment of the serial “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” appeared in a periodical on June 5, 1851. The serial’s popularity was so immense that it was published as a book the following year. A groundbreaking abolitionist work, the book also popularized several inaccurate and offensive black stereotypes.