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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and fellow Democrats criticize President Donald Trump’s plan to shutter the Education Department on March 6, 2025. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

Big cuts at the Education Department’s civil rights office will affect vulnerable students for years to come

The layoffs further complicate staffing shortages at the Office for Civil Rights, which plays a vital role in promoting a fair education for public school students.
Surveys suggest growing support for school choice, such as in Ohio, even as voters reject such policies in referendums. AP Photo/Samantha Hendrickson

Trump order boosts school choice, but there’s little evidence vouchers lead to smarter students or better educational outcomes

Research suggests school choice programs have little effect on student achievement but worsen overall outcomes by draining money from cash-strapped public school systems.
Teachers had more negative comments about Black boys than they did about other groups. aldomurillo/E+ via Getty Images

We analyzed over 3.5 million written teacher comments about students and found racial bias

Teachers use tougher language when describing the misbehavior of Black children, new research shows.
When students are in school consistently, they learn more, do better and are more likely to graduate from high school. Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post

How parents and schools can get chronically absent kids back in the classroom

The numbers of students missing 15 days or more of school in a given year is on the rise in the US. Evidence shows certain approaches can get kids back in school and help them stay in class.
Could schools be putting a damper on children’s curiosity? Jose Luis Pelaez Inc via Getty Images

How to keep kids curious – 5 questions answered

A philosophy professor looks at the learning styles of different creatures to gain insight into curiosity among human beings.
Psychologists aren’t sure which factors drive students to form specific academic identities, but these identities can affect career choices. Tom Werner/DigitalVision via GettyImages

Students perceive themselves as a ‘math person’ or a ‘reading person’ early on – and this can impact the choices they make throughout their lives

Students are less likely to think they can be good at both math and reading as they get closer to high school.
Simple steps can make the transition back to school run smoother. Courtney Hale / Getty Images

4 ways to get the new school year off to a good start

A veteran school administrator offers insights on how children’s caretakers can better prepare them for a new school year.
The core of education is to enable young learners to be kind, giving members of society. David Brewster/Star Tribune via Getty Images

Why do kids have to go to school?

The core principle of education is to enable students to become kind, giving and contributing members of their community and the world.

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