Education

Georgia could become the first state with weapons detection in all public schools
Georgia is considering a bill that would require every public school to use weapons detection systems, making it the fir...

US students read literature, write essays to build critical thinking
Researchers at Cornell University have created an online module to help students build critical thinking skills, which i...

194th Commencement Honorary Degree Recipients
Wesleyan University will award honorary degrees to Chris Murphy, Dr. David M. Carlisle, and Karen Freedman during its 19...

Why Americans soured on higher ed
A recent poll found that only 24% of Americans believe college degrees are worth the cost, with nearly half of college-e...

Florida educator tapped to lead Fort Worth schools under Texas takeover
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has appointed Peter B. Licata, a former Florida educator, to lead the Fort Wort...

America is turning against higher education. Students are still signing up.
Despite a decline in confidence in higher education, enrollment in American colleges and universities has risen for thre...

Russell named Teacher of the Year at Thomas County Middle School
Jill Russell has been named Teacher of the Year at Thomas County Middle School, recognizing her dedication to students o...

Trump’s demand for admissions data sends wary colleges scrambling
US colleges are racing to comply with President Donald Trump's demand for admissions data, which could be used to crack ...

TEA announces new leadership for Fort Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency has announced Peter Licata as the new leader of Fort Worth ISD during a state takeover. Licat...

CEO, Central Region Schools Trust
CEO of Central Region Schools Trust, Guy Shears, showcases the success of Holyhead School in Birmingham, which has a str...