Teaching

EXPLAINED: What Are Standardized Tests and Why Do We Need Them?

Few education topics get parents, teachers, and school leaders more riled up than discussions about using results from student tests to measure the quality of state education systems, districts, schools, and sometimes even teachers. But what exactly...

Explainers

CRT

The Furor Over AP African American Studies, Explained

On Feb. 1, 2023, the College Board released a revised framework for its Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course, which is currently being piloted in 60 schools across the U.S. In...

CRT

EXPLAINED: The Truth About Critical Race (CRT) Theory and How It Shows Up in Your Child’s Classroom

What is critical race theory? What does CRT mean, exactly? At its core, critical race theory—often abbreviated as CRT—is an intellectual framework that examines how racism is embedded in the laws,...

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