Diversity

Commentary

If We’re Talking About Race, Let’s Talk About Education

May 5, 2008 If we’re serious about overcoming entrenched racial attitudes and barriers, let’s recognize how important education is to that conversation, writes Susan Fuhrman.

Commentary

The New Progressivism Is Here

April 29, 2008 Ever since President Reagan’s National Commission on Excellence in Education proclaimed the country A Nation at Risk, 25 years ago this month, the United States has been in the grip of educational forces that are equal parts zealotry and hypocrisy, writes Peter Gow.

Ethnic Dispute Still Echoes

Updated: April 29, 2008 The story of one Bhutanese refugee, whose family has relocated to Syracuse, N.Y., illustrates the conflicts surrounding the displacement of thousands of Bhutanese.

Schools Brace for Bhutanese Wave

April 28, 2008 Teachers and faculty prepare for the language and cultural challenges posed by their community’s newest immigrant group.

District Ordered to Allow Student's Anti-Gay T-Shirt

Updated: April 29, 2008 The T-shirt proclaiming 'Be Happy, Not Gay' is in protest to a high school event meant to promote tolerance of gay students.

News Briefs

Muslim Students

May 6, 2008 Eight out of 10 Muslim high school students surveyed in New York City say their schools are “pretty cool,” and 85 percent say they feel safe in them according to a study.

N.Y.C. Parents Allege Test Prep Excludes Students by Race

November 26, 2007 Three Chinese parents have filed suit against the New York City Department of Education, claiming their children were illegally excluded from a test-preparation course because of their race.

Bilingual Ed. Returns to ELL Topic List

November 6, 2007 The topic was addressed in several presentations at a "summit" meeting last week, a departure from previous years when bilingual education got little attention.

School Readiness

November 6, 2007 Large and growing percentages of the nation’s children, especially those who come from poor or minority families, come to school lacking the home and family supports they need to succeed in the classroom, concludes a report.

Spanish-Speaking Oregon Students Get Helping Hand

October 30, 2007 The Oregon Department of Education is looking beyond its borders—well beyond—to encourage Spanish-speaking students to stay in high school.

English-Language Learners

October 30, 2007 The lack of a national standard for how English-language learners are identified and tracked makes it difficult for anyone to know how well such students are doing academically, a study says.

More News Briefs

‘Day of Silence’ in Schools Brings Unity, Controversy

Updated: May 1, 2008 The annual event is meant as a show of support by students and teachers for gay young people.

When ‘Unequal’ Is Fair Treatment

February 19, 2008 By dividing the Montgomery County, Md., district into two zones, and addressing needs in both, its leaders are conquering achievement gaps.

Commentary

Sleepless After Seattle?

February 11, 2008 Michael A. Rebell explains why there’s still hope for equal educational opportunity.

Commentary

Affirmative Action for Whom?

February 11, 2008 America’s best colleges and universities must make their institutions more accessible to students from all economic classes, Peter Sacks argues.

Iraqi Family Found Education Deteriorating

February 11, 2008

Leaving Violence Behind, 5th Grader Returns to School

February 6, 2008

Jordan Opens Schools to Iraqis, But Not All Come

February 5, 2008

Louisville District Unveils New Student-Assignment Plan

January 30, 2008

Teachers Advised to ‘Get Real’ on Race

January 29, 2008

Wichita School Board Votes to End Forced Busing

January 29, 2008, AP

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