February 25, 2015, 01:30 pm
The time is now to protect our youth
By David Schmidt
Lawmakers must not overlook the importance of reauthorizing the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
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February 25, 2015, 07:30 am
Following your college savings intuition
By Betty Lochner
A bill by Reps. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) and Ron Kind (D-WisI) seeks to make 529 plans more flexible
February 24, 2015, 04:00 pm
Let's target resources to close the achievement gap
By Jack McCarthy
A strategic investment in children at the greatest risk will pay the greatest, short-term dividends.
February 23, 2015, 02:00 pm
Community Reinvestment Act can boost energy-efficiency, funding for low-income schools
By Kathleen Rogers
Energy-efficient schools are now being lauded as places to be if you want to see improvements in standardized testing.
February 17, 2015, 01:07 pm
We need evidence-based solutions to all of society's problems
By Neil Wollman
The disturbing outbreak of measles in the United States and climate change share a common enemy.
February 17, 2015, 10:00 am
STEM requires innovation and public/private partnership
By Predrag Lesic
The UK-based startup Kano is revolutionizing the way children interact with technology.
February 14, 2015, 09:00 am
Infighting continues at School Nutrition Association
By Nancy Huehnergarth
An open letter was forwarded to the SNA Board and leadership asking them to end their campaign to waive school nutrition standards.
February 13, 2015, 09:00 am
Future of No Child Left Behind hinges on bipartisanship
By Terrell Halaska and Martha Snyder
Sadly lost is the discussion of how best to defend the law’s underlying intent: to help children who have been – and still are – let down by American education.
February 12, 2015, 10:00 am
Save classical music
By Susan Boynton
Research shows that investment in the arts yields measurable economic results.
February 10, 2015, 05:00 pm
For trust in education statistics
By Emerson Elliott,
Objective and credible statistical data are vital to our democracy, economy, governance, and well-being.
