Joanne Jacobs7 days ago2 minPoor kids can learn to read tooOverall, family poverty and reading problems go together. But some school districts are beating the odds.
Joanne JacobsFeb 142 min'Tis better to have tried AP and earned a low grade than never to have tried at allTaking an Advanced Placement class, struggling with college-level material and earning a low grade on the exam is a learning experience,...
Joanne JacobsDec 18, 20232 minChoice, selective schools perpetuate 'inequity,' says Chicago mayor, school board "Equality in misery" is the new plan for Chicago Public Schools, writes Paul Vallas, who lost the race for mayor to Brandon Johnson, a...
Joanne JacobsAug 22, 20232 minNYC will spend billions to cut class sizes: Who'll get the good teachers?State-mandated cuts in class sizes primarily will benefit New York City students in low-poverty schools, report Alex Zimmerman and Matt...
Joanne JacobsAug 16, 20232 minSummer jobs boost school successWorking for the summer pays off for teenagers from low-income families, concludes a study of Boston's summer job program. Winning the job...