Youths with poorly controlled asthma had more school absences, fewer completed assignments and worse work quality, compared with those with well-controlled asthma, researchers reported in
CDC researchers found that children from households with annual incomes below $35,000 or who lived below the federal poverty level had a higher risk of
For 14 years, I taught in schools with students from low-income households. It was a source of great professional fulfillment for me. I witnessed daily
Plastered across classroom walls and throughout the hallways of the administration building in the Newburgh, N.Y., school district are two words: “inclusive excellence.” It’s a
Students in a West Virginia school district that serves universal, free meals have shown increased productivity and attendance since the program was introduced, according to
The number of homeless students in American public schoools rose by more than 100,000 in 2017, hitting an all-time high, finds a new report by
If you’re looking for good partners to help your struggling schools get better, go find them. But always maintain control over the big decisions. That’s
“Given what we learned, we are invested in better understanding the effects of poverty,” Hurt says. “How can early effects be detected? Which developing systems
Five cities in the US received high marks for prekindergarten education in a report from CityHealth. The report also highlights some challenges with offering quality
Despite accessibility to arts education steadily declining nationwide since the 1980s, arts-learning experiences can reduce disciplinary infractions, increase students’ compassion for others and engagement, and
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