Joanne JacobsFeb 122 minA reform too far: Sorry, your kid's only 67% of a 'whole child' Liam sat through a semester of geometry and got a C for turning in homework, earning a 75 percent average on tests and bringing in...
Joanne JacobsJan 102 minTruancy is the 'new normal' -- and a growing businessTracking down absent students and persuading their parents to get them to school every day is a booming business, writes Alex MacGillis...
Joanne JacobsNov 9, 20231 minA-F grades don't provide enough useful feedback, say educatorsOnly 13 percent of teachers say A-F grades are "very effective" in giving useful feedback to students, writes Alyson Klein in Education...
Joanne JacobsSep 17, 20232 minCompetency counts: No lectures, no mandatory classes, lots of tests"Competency-based education," which assesses students on skills rather than seat time, is finally becoming a reality for vocational...