A new report defends the Education Department’s research arm but also calls for changes. In this Q&A, author Amber Northern discusses the future of the Institute of Education Sciences.
Should schools replace snow days with virtual learning?
Research suggests that a few snow days probably won’t set students back academically. If schools go virtual, teachers should be wary of introducing new material.
Charter school advocates fear their future at the Labor Department
Leaked emails show the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools landed a meeting with the Labor Secretary, who assuaged short-term concerns. Long-run worries remain though.
