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Girls face stereotypes about STEM abilities as early as 6, study finds

A diverse group of children happily engaging in a STEM class.

News

Research points to COVID-19's 'long tail' on school graduation rates

Santa Monica High School students file into the Memorial Greek Theatre for their graduation ceremony for the class of 2021.

Careers & Education

So your school wants to ban cellphones. Now what?

Photo illustration of many hands holding cell phones against blue background with some phones displaying red screens; concept of cell phone ban.

Careers & Education

Failed West Virginia microschool fuels state probe — and some soul-searching

photo illustration showing students from microschool and receipt of payments

Careers & Education

Thousands of schools at risk of closing due to enrollment loss: An exclusive report

empty school hallway lined with lockers

Careers & Education

'Short burst' tutoring in literacy shows promise for young readers

Nick Dinelaris, a Chapter One "early literacy interventionist," working with a student

Careers & Education

Educators and families are divided on banning phones in classrooms. Is locking up phones the solution?

Cell phone screens appear behind chain link fence

Careers & Education

Parents don't grasp the full academic damage from COVID's disruption, according to study

black and white photo illustration of parents looking oblivious with graph of decreasing test scores

Careers & Education

Fueled by teacher shortages, 'Zoom-in-a-room' makes a comeback

Kids in a computer lab sitting in front of desktop computers

Careers & Education

In 24 states, using a false address to get into a better school is a crime

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