News Briefs
Puerto Rican leaders are embroiled in a sharp disagreement over whether the island commonwealth should continue to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
December 1, 2008
For children of Latino immigrants, a school’s environment can play a big role in helping them to catch up academically with non-Hispanic whites, according to a study by a researcher at Columbia University.
November 18, 2008
As Washington was bracing for Election Day, Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings traveled to Oman and the United Arab Emirates to talk about the importance of ensuring that all the world’s students have access to a high-quality education.
November 10, 2008
The United States has given $2 million to launch a fund to promote literacy around the world as part of a global push by UNESCO to ensure basic skills among children and adults.
September 30, 2008
The United States is among the highest-spending countries on education, says the annual report on the status of education around the world from the Organization for Economic and Cooperation and Development.
September 16, 2008
In 2007, former photojournalist Dan Habib released a documentary about his son Samuel, an 8-year-old with cerebral palsy, and his family’s unflagging efforts to make sure that Samuel was a full participant in home and school life.
September 8, 2008
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