Every once in a while, a state or city discovers a new and better way to educate poor children. Inevitably, a group of ...

March Madness is here and that got me thinking. Just like in basketball, success in government comes from a tight team, strong players, good communication, trust in leadership, and a common goal. I’m ...

Education is the cornerstone of a thriving society, and in Alaska, our education system is at a critical juncture. The need for comprehensive reform is not just a policy discussion; it’s necessary for ...

School buses wait at Lewis Middle School in Allied Gardens. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) California, the nation’s most populous state ranks in the bottom half of most educated states.

HISD Superintendent Mike Miles at a press conference. The district announced 26 schools will join its NES program. More Houston ISD campuses will face sweeping reforms next school year, as ...

Instead of focusing exclusively on struggling campuses, Miles’ New Education System plan mainly targets elementary and middle schools that “feed'' into three struggling high schools in the district.

Education systems tend to be labyrinthine bureaucracies, comprising countless stakeholders and moving parts. Amid their complexity, pedagogical reforms often run out of steam before they can take root ...

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MONTPELIER — In hope of making the state's education system more sustainable, the Vermont House of Representatives passed a major reform bill. H.454 "marks a major step toward building a more ...