Education

Former New Jersey teacher brings attention to increasing difficulties.

Of education staff responding to a survey, 62% considered leaving their role in the past 12 months.

12/02/2025 2 min read Education Sophia Brooks

Success of school book gift program

Hundreds of books have been wrapped and delivered to shops, cafes and bus stops in Galashiels.

12/02/2025 2 min read Education Sophia Brooks

Revealed plans for a new teaching block with 300 places

The local education authority looks to expand a school by 300 places to cope with new housing.

12/02/2025 1 min read Education Sophia Brooks

Growing Popularity of 4-Day School Weeks Despite Lack of Data on Effects

Northeast of the capital city of Des Moines in central Iowa, the 400-student Collins-Maxwell Community School District is one of many across the state...

12/01/2025 4 min read Education Sophia Brooks

Opinion: Researcher Criticizes Simplified Approach to Teaching Reading in New Book

It makes sense that for kids to learn, they should be gradually eased into more challenging material. But how gradual is too gradual? In a powerful new book,...

12/01/2025 4 min read Education Sophia Brooks

24 Essential Life Skills Millennials Wished They Learned in School Instead of the Pythagorean Theorem

"There should've been a course specifically about picking a major in college and how to apply to schools/scholarships."

12/01/2025 3 min read Education Sophia Brooks

An AI Reveals the Flaws in College System, according to a History Professor

Steven Mintz says identical AI essays aren't a scandal but proof universities must reinvent how they teach and measure real learning.

11/30/2025 3 min read Education Sophia Brooks

Opinion: Arts are Essential for Boosting Student Engagement & Attendance

Chronic absenteeism is a longstanding problem that has surged to troubling levels. Recent data show that in 20 states, more than 30% of students are...

11/30/2025 3 min read Education Sophia Brooks

Opinion: Understanding the Significance of the NAEP Proficient Score for Learning

In September, The 74 published Robert Pondiscio’s opinion piece discussing how people without strong reading skills lack what it takes “to effectively weigh ...

11/30/2025 3 min read Education Sophia Brooks