Articles tagged with Education Policy
Researchers suggest schools need stronger partnerships with communities to provide safe spaces for learning. Full-service schools could offer health and counseling services, adult education classes, and parent support groups to address community stressors.
A new study reveals that Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is ineffective in preventing long-term drug use, while school-based sex education programs also show limited success. The Children's Television Act has failed to promote educational children's shows on TV.
Researchers found that high school math departments with a culture of continuous improvement led to higher rates of student advancement in advanced math courses. These departments offered fewer choices at the lower level and more advanced courses, while also rotating courses among teachers to keep things fresh.