Reading scores are rising for elementary students in New York City, Indiana, Louisiana and elsewhere as schools adopt research-backed methods.

Student-led discussions fail less-prepared physics students -- they need the professor -- but work for well-prepared students.

Everyone says they value a rigorous education -- but many don't want to do the work.

After a few DEI workshops, an elementary teacher decides to teach settler colonialism, climate change, slavery and gender norms in music class.

Calling every student a "genius" -- even if they're not learning - - obscures failure for students and their teachers.

Improving schools won't narrow achievement gaps: Some kids are better able to take advantage of learning opportunities.

Teenagers want teachers to explain STEM subjects. Few care about working in groups or seeing examples that reflect their race or gender.

Passing students who don't show up regularly or do the work is "just crazy," says an "A" students -- and many of her teachers in Chicago.

The first step in improving education is to stop doing stupid things.

Teenagers are deeply addicted to their phones. Schools must lock the phones away all day to enable them to learn.

"Discovery" students are busy and engaged, but not necessarily learning.

Students don't need to like their teacher to learn, but they tend to like teachers who teach well.

Students are learning more at Houston schools that stress teacher-guided classrooms, structure and order.

Schools are moving to scripted, structured lessons and "high-quality" (they hope) learning materials.

Parents can send children to school rested and ready to learn, but schools have to do their part too.

Teaching students to be responsible for their actions is back in fashion.

Good, old-fashioned printed textbooks are valuable learning guides.

Fourth-grade math scores are way up in a rural Alabama county that's turned to data analysis and coaching to improve learning.

Teachers should focus their time and energy on teaching, not DIY curriculum design.

Steubenville's families are struggling to make a living -- but their children are excellent readers.