Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.
In comparison to a few years ago, children in many schools in California now have one less heavy book to carry in their backpacks. Instead of traditional textbooks, they use Pearson Education Inc.’s "digital path" for their elementary history and …
Towards the conclusion of a keynote discussion on assessment at the National Academy of Education’s 50th anniversary meeting, John Q. Easton raised a thought-provoking question. As a former director of the Institute of Education Sciences and a respected senior fellow …
Last week, the gymnasium at Maurice J. McDonough High School was closed off after a collapse occurred during a back-to-school program, resulting in injuries to over 80 students. Multiple organizations, including the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Maryland Occupational …
Chris Miele is currently waiting at the Woodstock Job Corps center on a rainy morning, uncertain about where his journey will lead him. Mr. Miele, a 16-year-old with short blond hair, dropped out of high school but has made the …
The federal government plans to transfer the responsibility of administering the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) from a state-supported consortium to the Educational Testing Service (ETS). According to a government spokesman, the decision was made because the ETS has …
President-elect George Bush recently announced the appointment of former Secretary of Education William J. Bennett as the inaugural federal "drug czar." During his tenure as secretary, Mr. Bennett frequently addressed drug-related matters and actively pursued this position. The role of …
For many children, attending a Lego school is the ultimate fantasy; but for some lucky few, it is about to become a reality. A newly refurbished building in Billund, Denmark will open its doors in August to become the world’s …
Sina Zarrintan, based at Tabriz Medical University in Iran, has devised a simple, yet effective, treatment for adult men suffering from nasal congestion. The treatment is completely do-it-yourself; no equipment or medical professionals required. If your nose is congested and …
Julian Hill, a Member of Parliament representing the Labor Party, has called for significant reforms in the vocational education system to eliminate poor quality educators using the system like a "cheap work visa." Hill, who was previously the executive director …
