Anya Kamenetz appears in the following:
Here's An Idea: Change The Federal Definition Of Student Achievement
Monday, July 18, 2016
Top researchers are signing on to a letter suggesting a simple, yet profound, tweak to new federal regulations.
'Islands' That Separate Education Haves From Have-Nots
Saturday, July 16, 2016
A new report maps school district lines that divide rich from poor.
On Kids And Screens, A Middle Way Between Fear And Hype
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
A researcher argues for better sources of advice for parents and educators. And for greater balance between warnings about the dangers and emphasis on the positive role parents can play.
How To Raise Brilliant Children, According To Science
Tuesday, July 05, 2016
Two developmental psychologists break down 21st century skills and give everyday tips for parents on how to instill them.
High Test Scores At A Nationally Lauded Charter Network, But At What Cost?
Friday, June 24, 2016
Rocketship charter schools were supposed to revolutionize education, Silicon Valley-style, and enroll 1 million students. It hasn't worked out exactly that way.
More Testing, Less Play: Study Finds Higher Expectations For Kindergartners
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
As kindergarten becomes the new first grade, some worry that the joy of learning is being lost with higher rigor.
As The Number Of Homeless Students Soars, How Schools Can Serve Them Better
Monday, June 13, 2016
Finding homeless students is a challenge, as are resources and red tape. The new federal education law includes new mandates and some extra money to assist districts in helping more students.
The One-Room Schoolhouse That's A Model For The World
Thursday, June 09, 2016
Escuela Nueva (New School) isn't really new. But it is being praised as a kind of cutting-edge model that can teach the skills needed for jobs that robots can't do.
Apps That Aim To Give Parents 'Superpowers'
Wednesday, June 08, 2016
A new wave of educational technology focuses on building family connections. Here's a look at two new approaches.
The Civil Rights Problem In U.S. Schools: 10 New Numbers
Tuesday, June 07, 2016
Black and Hispanic students are disproportionately suspended, expelled and have unequal access to education, according to the latest Civil Rights Data Collection survey.
5 Doubts About Data-Driven Schools
Friday, June 03, 2016
Schools are measuring students in multiple ways — sometimes making that information public. The potential pitfalls are multiplying, too.
High School Suspensions Cost The Country $35 Billion Annually, Report Estimates
Thursday, June 02, 2016
Suspended students more often drop out of school, says the report from UCLA's Civil Rights Project. And that imposes broad social costs.
One Student Tries To Help Others Escape A 'Corridor Of Shame'
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
An unlikely leader rises in a poor, rural Southern school district.
30 Issues | Comparing the Candidates on College Costs
Friday, May 27, 2016
NPR's Anya Kamenetz discusses the candidates' plans to address rising tuition, mounting student loan debt, and the accessibility of higher education.
MacArthur 'Genius' Angela Duckworth Responds To A New Critique Of Grit
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
The author of a new meta-analysis says the importance of grit — a concept that has gained wide traction in education circles — has been exaggerated.
'Helping Children Succeed' Starts At Birth; A Case For The Power Of Nurture
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Paul Tough's new book surveys the best new evidence on how to overcome the effects of poverty.
Paying Students May Raise Test Scores, But The Lesson Is Not Over
Thursday, May 19, 2016
A research finding may have implications for attaching stakes to standardized tests. It also brings up questions about motivation — for tomorrow's test and for the rest of the students' education.
A First: Pell Grants For High School Students Who Take College Classes
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
The Obama administration announces an ambitious experiment to promote "dual enrollment" in high school and college.
How Schools Around The Country Are Treating Transgender Student Rights
Friday, May 13, 2016
Some states and districts are ahead of the recommendations announced today by the Obama Administration. Some are in conflict.
Here's Exactly What The Administration Is Saying About Transgender Students
Friday, May 13, 2016
The Education and Justice departments have given schools guidance about prom, sports, privacy and more.
