Transportation is one of the challenges Puerto Rico faces in getting its school system back on track five months after Hurricane Maria. Mountain roads remain difficult to drive and are often closed down to one lane while repair work takes place. Students can face long bus rides and traffic jams getting to school in some of the rural areas hardest hit by last year’s storm.
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VIDEOS: K-12 Staff Diversity Matters. Here's Why
The lack of teacher diversity dates back to the establishment of America's public school system. A look at the history and some early signs of hope.
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Black Principals: How Schools Can Hire and Support Them
La Quisha Linder, left, assistant principal of instruction at North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem, N.C., talks with Leslie Alexander, an area superintendent, about what to expect while interviewing for the principal talent pool.
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Why Latino Representation on School Boards Matters and How to Make it Happen
School boards make decisions that impact every aspect of a student's education. A look at the value of Latino representation and the work being done to get more elected.
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Explainer: Why is America's Teaching Force So White?
A lack of diversity in the teaching profession is a problem with academic ramifications for all students. A look at the history behind the issue.
