Stories

We Can't Keep Doing the Same Thing in Schools and Expect Better Results

“School reform” is such a misunderstood concept in the education world. That misunderstanding, of course, leads many people to dismiss useful improvements. But we need those changes, and quick,...

Poverty

LeBron Says Opening a School in His Hometown Is Bigger Than Any Championship

Being one of the best small forwards in the NBA, LeBron James has recorded more than his fair share of assists on the basketball court. He’s about to start racking up assists off the court too. James...

Charter Schools

Stop Talking About Charter Schools and Focus on What's Really Causing Segregation

A recent report from The Associated Press has been turning heads about the link between charter schools and segregation. According to the report, “charter schools are among the nation’s most...

student achievement

I Was a Misfit in School, Then I Was Homeless, Now I'm Helping Kids Avoid That Same Fate

I went to Chicago Agricultural High School. It’s known as one of the best high schools in the Chicagoland area. Everyone told me it was an honor and privilege to be there. But for me, every day was a...

student achievement

We Need to Keep Our Most Advanced Students Engaged. Here’s How.

I am a gifted and talented specialist for a school district in New Jersey. It is my job to make sure that students receive the proper level of acceleration and enrichment in elementary school. But...

Charter Schools

In Chicago, Charter Schools Are Helping the ‘Underdog’ Kids Get to College

If you’re an underdog kind of kid in Chicago, and you want to go to college and graduate, your chances of success are better now than they were 20 years ago. Much of the credit for that change goes...

AI In The Classroom: What A Year Has Taught Us

We Can't Keep Doing the Same Thing in Schools and Expect Better Results

LeBron Says Opening a School in His Hometown Is Bigger Than Any Championship

Stop Talking About Charter Schools and Focus on What's Really Causing Segregation

I Was a Misfit in School, Then I Was Homeless, Now I'm Helping Kids Avoid That Same Fate

We Need to Keep Our Most Advanced Students Engaged. Here’s How.

In Chicago, Charter Schools Are Helping the ‘Underdog’ Kids Get to College