In the latest edition of the School Zone, we evaluate the Virginia Literacy Act, recently signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP’s weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. What to know about the Virginia Literacy Act What it […]
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Why Go to Graduate School? The Best and Worst Reasons | Best Graduate Schools
When considering whether to attend graduate school, it’s wise to reflect on your reasons for continuing your education and to think critically about whether they justify pursuing an advanced degree, experts say. “Be skeptical of your own motivations and desires,” recommends Chris Cornthwaite, who created Roostervane, a career website, after […]
The names: 19 children, 2 teachers killed in Uvalde school
ULVALDE, Texas (AP) — Nineteen children were looking forward to a summer filled with Girl Scouts and soccer and video games. Two teachers were closing out a school year that they started with joy and that had held such promise. They’re the 21 people who were killed Tuesday when an […]
Family-friendly travel destinations to consider for the school holidays
You and your family managed to escape the longer processing time at the ICA and everyone’s got their passport in time for the upcoming June holidays. You might be keen to show your children the world and spend some family time bonding in an exciting and fun new place. Perfect […]
Eyre Peninsula school bashing that left teen with concussion prompts apology from Education Minister
South Australia’s Education Minister has apologised to the father of a teenage girl who was bashed by another student at an Eyre Peninsula high school. Key points: The 16-year-old victim’s injuries include concussion A 15-year-old girl has since been charged over the attack Education Minister Blair Boyer has met with the victim’s […]
School Advocates Rally at White House Against Biden’s ‘Attack’ on Charter Schools | Education News
Charter school advocates from across the country – mostly Black and Hispanic school leaders, teachers, students and parents – descended on the Education Department and the White House on Wednesday morning to deliver a message to the Biden administration and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona: “Back off.” At issue is a […]
Falcon fashion returning to high school
Fairfield Ludlowe High School will host its Falcon Fashion fundraiser, previously called “Project Runway,” at 1 p.m. on Sunday in the auditorium at 785 Unquowa Road. Tickets are $10 in advance for adults or $15 at the door and $5 in advance for students or $10 at the door. Purchase […]
School exams: a major flaw in the UK’s education system | Letters
Full marks to George Monbiot for his critique of the English school exam system (England’s punitive exam system is only good at one thing: preserving privilege, 27 April). He asks what would a fair, rounded 21st-century education look like. One answer would be to look at Finland, where there are […]
USC education school sent flawed data for ranking, report says
Two deans at the University of Southern California’s education school directed officials to omit key data submitted for U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of best graduate schools, moves that contributed to the school’s rise in the rankings, according to an investigation released Friday. In March, USC announced that […]
Four candidates running for two Bozeman School Board seats | Education
Bozeman School District voters are being asked to choose two school board members out of four candidates in the May election. Candidates include incumbents Tanya Reinhardt and Lisa Weaver and challengers Lauren Dee and Amber Jupka. The Bozeman Education Association, the district’s teachers union, has endorsed two of the candidates […]