Report: More Equity Needed in K–12 Education
A new research project from Scholastic finds that the overwhelming majority of educators (97 percent) agree that "equity in education for all children should be a national priority." The Teacher & Principal School Report, released Thursday, surveyed more than 4,700 public school pre-K–12 teachers and principals representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
MoreStudy: U.S. Fourth and Eighth Graders Score Higher in Math and Science
American fourth and eighth graders are scoring better in math than they did in 1995, according to a new study released Tuesday. The results from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), issued by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), also show some improvements over time in science among fourth and eighth graders.
MoreStudy Examines Benefits and Constraints of BYOD Policies
A new study examines the affordances, or benefits, and constraints of instituting bring your own device (BYOD) policies in schools.
MoreReport: Education Department's IT Security is 'Not Generally Effective'
The United States Department of Education's Office of Inspector General has found in a recent report that the department's overall information technology security is "not generally effective" in meeting several federal requirements.
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