Laken Covington
Teachers share simple bell-ringers that boost focus and learning
Short, structured bell ringers—shared by nearly 400 educators—help students refocus, activate prior knowledge, and prepare for lessons.
Teachers turn to paper based learning methods
Teachers turn to paper based learning methods to improve student focus and reduce digital distractions.
Simple prompts boost students’ advanced course planning
Simple prompts may boost students’ enrollment in advanced courses—new research shows automated messages help ninth graders consider higher-level classes.
US schools to limit screen time in classrooms
US schools may limit screen time in classrooms to improve learning outcomes with new policies.
New Mayor May End D.C. Teacher Evaluation System
DC teacher evaluation system may be scrapped by new mayor Janice Lewis George, igniting debate over pay‑for‑performance policies and school accountability.
Houston Implements Reforms to Boost Test Scores
Learn how Houston's school reforms are boosting test scores and closing minority achievement gaps, using tactics detailed by Superintendent Mike Miles.
Weighing the Value of Higher Education
Discover the value of higher education and whether it's right for you, considering factors like goals and finances.
Vietnamese Americans Use Public Schools to Rise
Vietnamese American education shows how public schools empower immigrant families, driving academic gains and socioeconomic mobility across generations.
Stable homes linked to better student performance
Stable homes boost student performance and mental health, outperforming race and poverty as key factors in academic success.
School Districts Keep Secrets While Managing Operations
Explore how school districts keep secrets while managing operations, from Mike Miles' reform efforts to strategic leadership in education.