Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick to lead Education Department, faces confirmation hearings : NPR
Linda McMahon is set to face Senate confirmation hearings to lead the Department of Education If confirmed, she would lead a department […]
What Educators Need to Know About Dyslexia—and Why It’s Not Something to ‘Fix’
A few decades ago, people born with dyslexia typically had no idea why they struggled to read, or failed to read at […]
Confirmation hearing for Linda McMahon, Trump’s education secretary pick : NPR
We’re following the confirmation hearings for the incoming Trump administration. See our full politics coverage, and follow NPR’s Trump’s Terms podcast or […]
The National Teacher of the Year Finalists Spotlight Literacy’s Power
As unprecedented numbers of U.S. students struggle to read, the nation’s best teachers highlight the importance of integrating literacy. The finalists for […]
What NIH funding cuts mean for universities : NPR
Lung tissue samples that will be used in research are prepared at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio on Sept. 5, […]
Want to Retain Teachers? Try These Strategies (Opinion)
The teaching workforce is getting older, and turnover is high, which speaks to the importance of teacher-retention strategies. This ongoing series offers […]
Reading, math scores in U.S. schools : NPR
New research gives a deep dive into how U.S. students are doing. Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images […]
The Three Essentials of Teaching a Black History Class (Opinion)
In today’s classrooms, teaching Black history has become a challenge at best—and a dangerous proposition at worst. In many states, politicians have […]
Trump targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts : NPR
Flags fly outside the U.S. Education Department in Washington, D.C. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images An independent […]