For the past two decades, Jill Vialet has dedicated herself to enhancing one of the most enjoyable aspects of the K-12 educational experience: recess. Through her nonprofit organization, Playworks, she has introduced professional training and recess coaches to approximately 1,800 …

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the small town of Pass Christian, Mississippi found an opportunity for a fresh start. With the destruction of an elementary and middle school, community leaders saw the chance to rebuild and improve. Charitable organizations …

MAP, iReady, Star—these tests conducted every few months are widely used by school districts across the nation for various purposes. The data obtained from these assessments is often relied upon by school leaders who advocate for "data-driven" instruction. Some use …

College-placement exams have a significant impact on a student’s career, but it appears that few students adequately prepare for them. Moreover, there is limited evidence to suggest that these tests effectively fulfill their intended purpose. As a result, some community …

Muriel Krell saw President Clinton’s call to enlist volunteers and help children learn to read as a personal challenge. Inspired by his "America Reads Challenge" initiative, Krell believed she could make a contribution. She had a history of involvement in …

In the unremarkable town of Gnesta, just south of Stockholm, the residents are experiencing a chilly, grey day. However, inside the local school, things are heating up as 14-year-old Kaspar and his classmates focus on their sex and relationships studies. …

Alix Taylor would spend a significant chunk of her workday inside the bathroom, not because of any problem with her bladder, but because she had developed an obsession with brushing her teeth. "It sounds illogical, but I used to carry …

Over 40 years ago, two educationalists composed a book for teenagers, aimed at revolutionizing their views on education, sex, drugs, and alcohol. The Little Red Schoolbook, with its permissive and liberal ideologies, ignited worldwide controversy. The then education secretary of …

In September, I will embark on my journey through medical school. In the meantime, I am using my holiday to read books that will not only strengthen my motivation but also deepen my insight into the people that I will …