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CRT MAP: Critical race theory legislation and schools
WEBFeb 2, 2022 · Look up the critical race theory legislation in your state with this map we created to track efforts to restrict — and expand — teaching about race and bias in schools.
U.S. math scores drop but nation’s international ranking rises after ...
WEBDec 5, 2023 · U.S. math scores dropped, but reading and science results held steady on key international test By Kalyn Belsha December 5, 2023, 2:00am PST Republish
Schools struggling with behavior issues as students return
WEBSep 27, 2021 · The behavior issues are a reflection of the stress the pandemic placed on children, experts say, upending their education, schedules, and social lives. For students dealing with grief, mental ...
They were at school on 9/11. Here’s what happened inside
WEBSep 6, 2021 · Chalkbeat asked readers who were in school on September 11, 2001, to share what they remember about that day, 20 years ago. (Andrew Lichtenstein / Corbis vis Getty Images) First Person
Graduation rates dip across U.S. as pandemic stalls progress
WEBJan 24, 2022 · The pandemic may have ended nearly two decades of nationwide progress on graduation rates.
Schools grapple with new restrictions on teaching gender
WEBApr 12, 2022 · In the last year, several states have imposed new restrictions on how schools can teach about sexual orientation and gender identity. (Lea Suzuki / The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
How GreatSchools steers you toward whiter, more affluent schools
WEBDec 5, 2019 · Looking for a home? You’ve seen GreatSchools ratings. Here’s how they nudge families toward schools with fewer black and Hispanic students. By Matt Barnum and Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee December 5 ...
After a surge in pandemic Fs, here are 4 ways to make credit …
WEBJul 15, 2021 · A surge in pandemic Fs raises old concerns about credit recovery. Here’s how schools could make it better. A high school student in Indianapolis in April 2021. (Aaricka Washington / Chalkbeat) A ...
Does class size really matter? - Chalkbeat
WEBJun 10, 2022 · Research suggests that students perform better in smaller classes. (Alan Petersime / Chalkbeat) There’s little debate among teachers that class size matters. One survey found that nine in 10 ...
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