Education

A collaborative effort between some of the nation’s largest education advocacy groups is trying to make sure technology is at the center of this year’s election debate on education.

The housing crisis is fueling a high student turnover rate in classrooms across the country, threatening educational progress by hampering teachers’ efforts.

The Scottish Parent Teacher Council (SPTC) blames Wikipedia for the rising rate of failure among students taking the country’s Standard Grade exams.

By studying brain activity, scientists are able to determine a person’s mother tongue and proficiency in other languages, which could help doctors treat certain medical conditions.

As the debate continues over the effect of gender-specific classrooms in American public schools, more and more institutions are adopting the approach.

The College Board released studies Tuesday indicating that the new SAT is no better than the old version—no surprise to the many colleges that have dropped standardized test requirements.

In an effort to encourage students to work harder, some schools are rewarding kids for getting good grades, improving their attendance and taking extra time to learn.

Margaret Spelling is campaigning all over the country to save President Bush’s education act, which may disappear when a new administration inhabits the White House.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a formal apology on behalf of the Government of Canada to those who suffered abuse in First Nation residential schools.

The technological gap between “old school” teachers and today’s technically savvy students results in “new school” approaches.

Researchers discover that Romanian children who had subsidized computers performed worse academically than children without computers.

New research indicates that praising a child’s brilliance may be ill-advised, a finding that reignites an old debate regarding the relationship between nurture, intelligence and success. 

The New Humanities Initiative developed by Binghamton University presents a curriculum that combines the humanities and sciences.

Wake Forest University is the latest school to drop standardized test requirements, reigniting debate over the best way to predict academic success.

Saggy pants may be a fashion trend, but lawmakers and school officials around the U.S. say the fad is indecent and want it banned.

Teachers are finding that private online profiles are not so private after all, and can have far-reaching consequences.

New research explains girls' superior language skills. The findings have added to a list of reports showing girls outstripping boys in education.

In New Orleans, the tragedy of Katrina has become an opportunity to reform an ailing school system, and charter schools are at the heart of the solution.

by Rachel Balik
New York University is being criticized for its decision to open a degree-granting campus in Abu Dhabi, even as Weill Cornell Medical School graduates its first class in Qatar.

by Sarah Amandolare
Student-run school gardens are growing in popularity, providing environmental benefits and encouraging students to lead healthier lives.

Tuition is rising, fewer are graduating, and fewer still are adequately prepared by their degrees.

An appellate court has ruled that New York City can prohibit cell phones on school grounds, a move some say puts students at risk.

Northwestern University has withdrawn an offer to give Rev. Jeremiah Wright an honorary degree following controversy over past remarks.

Proposed legislation in Florida would require public schools to teach alternative theories of evolution. Critics feel it’s a veiled attempt to teach religion.

Teenage girls are less active than their male counterparts, which can lead to a variety of health issues, including obesity and poor eating habits.

A new study found that that two-thirds of U.S. teenagers use Internet writing shortcuts, such as emoticons and informal abbreviations, in their written schoolwork.

Fearful that many of this year’s record number of applicants won’t be able to afford college as the economy nosedives, colleges are wait-listing thousands.

Studies of the psychology of happiness have some wondering whether it’s time to reevaluate how we approach daily life. 

Campus safety is a big concern after the murders of three college students in less than a week, leading universities to step up security efforts.

On Feb. 8, Moscow shut down the European University at St. Petersburg, citing fire code violations. Professors and analysts detect a political motive.