Newcomers to Dodson Elementary School often question if they have arrived at the correct place. They were enticed to this 983-student K-6 school on the outskirts of Nashville with the promise of witnessing the technologically advanced classroom of the future. …
Kevin R. Burnette, previously a math teacher, now works as a mentor to motivate high school seniors who are at risk of dropping out. By analyzing attendance records and standardized-test scores, Burnette identifies students at West-Oak Senior High School who …
Engaged in a quest to gain insight into the inner workings of public schools, Vice President Al Gore finds himself seated uncomfortably at a small table in a kindergarten classroom, attempting to engage a reserved, dark-haired boy in conversation. However, …
The upcoming session of the U.S. Supreme Court will involve several important issues, including the relationship between church and state, the rights of students against unreasonable searches, and the rights of teachers facing dismissal. One of the cases the Court …
In northeast Washington recently, Michelle A. Rhee, the chancellor of the District of Columbia schools, faced a challenging audience of over 250 angry parents. These parents had just found out that their children’s schools might be closed next fall. They …