Two new studies suggest states and schools still have a long way to go to protect children in the event of a wide-scale disaster.
August 2010 Archives
As education watchers reflect on the fifth anniversary of the hurricanes that devastated Gulf Coast schools, they may find a few lessons in how to make all research more relevant to schools.
A new five-state study suggests student mobility rates in rural areas can rival those of urban centers, with all the attendant stress on students and school systems.
Top education research author Michael Feuer ponders the role of research in teaching and teacher education. Meanwhile, Wisconsin sociologist Robert Hauser steps in to lead National Academies' education division.
An evaluation takes a sober, second look at the comprehensive, and controversial, school reforms San Diego tried out earlier this decade.
Debra Viadero joins the editing ranks and Sarah D. Sparks takes over.
A British review of 100 studies suggests reasons why the current emphasis in the U.S. on boosting student achievement could backfire.