Joanne JacobsFeb 20, 20181 minMore brains for the bucks at urban chartersCharter schools provide higher achievement for less money in eight cities, concludes a University of Arkansas study. “Public charter...
Joanne JacobsJan 24, 20181 minWho needs middle school?Boston will eliminate middle schools under a plan proposed by Superintendent Tommy Chang. The city already has created a number of K-8...
Joanne JacobsDec 20, 20171 minBoston starts at 7:15 am, so teens can sleep inTo give teens more time to sleep, Boston Public Schools will start high schools later and elementary and K-8 schools earlier. Most high...
Joanne JacobsJul 13, 20172 minFun in the sun is not enoughSummer camp isn’t just for swimming and crafts, writes Michael Alison Chandler in the Washington Post. Specialty camps — debate,...