Anya Kamenetz appears in the following:
What Adult Learners Really Need (Hint: It's Not Just Job Skills)
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The focus shouldn't be "quick-and-dirty" paths to a degree, argues one scholar and activist, but deep learning experiences and strong support.
Nation's Report Card; Teacher Protests; DACA Dreams Deferred In Arizona
Saturday, April 14, 2018
And a list of the most challenged books, in this week's roundup of education news.
In California, A Union Forms At A Virtual Charter School
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
After four years of organizing, online teachers win higher wages and student caseload caps.
Professors Are Targets In Online Culture Wars; Some Fight Back
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
Across the country, in the past year and a half, at least 250 university professors have been targeted in cyber harassment campaigns because of their research, teaching or social media posts.
Teachers Are Marching Ahead Of Their Unions, In Oklahoma And Arizona
Monday, April 02, 2018
Oklahoma and Kentucky teachers are both walking out of school Monday, and teachers in other states are watching closely. In many states, teachers are organizing with and without unions.
New iPads For Classrooms; College Graduation Gaps; Teachers Lose Grants
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Plus positive trends in school-related crime, and teacher protests around the county, in our weekly education news roundup.
How More Meetings Might Be The Secret To Fixing High School
Saturday, March 31, 2018
The BARR model, for "Building Assets, Reducing Risks," has serious evidence backing it up as a solution for real improvements in student success.
Students March; DeVos Gets Grilled; The Funding Gap Widens
Saturday, March 24, 2018
School funding fairness, politically active students and more in the weekly education news roundup.
What You Need To Know About Kids' Screen Time Right Now
Saturday, March 24, 2018
There's so much information — and anxiety — out there about how much time your kids should spend using devices. Here's our video guide to balancing the need for limits with the potential benefits.
Poll: Most U.S. Teachers Want Gun Control, Not Guns To Carry
Thursday, March 22, 2018
A Gallup poll finds teachers support measures like background checks for gun buyers, but little enthusiasm for bearing arms.
The Big Student Walkout; DeVos On School Safety; The First Amendment On Campus
Saturday, March 17, 2018
A month after Parkland, the nation's focus remains on school safety. Plus, long rides to school in our weekly roundup of education news.
A Rocky Appearance For DeVos On '60 Minutes'
Monday, March 12, 2018
The controversial education secretary repeated her support for arming teachers and appeared unable to answer some questions about schools in her home state, in the 13-minute interview.
Survey Finds Many Transgender Teachers Face Discrimination On The Job
Thursday, March 08, 2018
Transgender teachers around the country say they're getting more organized, and more active in results from an NPR Ed survey. In New York City, a group of trans teachers meet regularly to talk about homework, lesson plans and how their identity shapes and influences the lives of their students.
More Than Half Of Transgender Teachers Surveyed Tell NPR They Are Harassed At Work
Thursday, March 08, 2018
An NPR survey of trans and gender-nonconforming teachers found that, despite the challenges they face, a majority of these educators try to integrate LGBT topics into their classes.
Is There Any Way For Schools To Prevent Shootings?
Thursday, February 15, 2018
There is no one profile of a school shooter, but whole-school approaches to mental health and discipline have the potential to reduce violence.
Screen Addiction Among Teens: Is There Such A Thing?
Monday, February 05, 2018
The psychiatric profession is still divided, but there are treatment programs, apps and a new public campaign to address media overuse.
Screens & Kids: How Much? How Early?
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
NPR's Anya Kamenetz explores the questions of how much and how soon for children and digital devices through the scientific evidence available.
What Kind of Screen Time Parent Are You? Take This Quiz And Find Out
Monday, January 29, 2018
Are you strict, pushover or right down the middle? These nine questions could help you find the right balance when it comes to your kids and digital devices.
Department Of Education Finds Texas Violated Special Education Law
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Students lost out on federally guaranteed special education services in the state of Texas, the federal government finds.
Why Foster Care Students In Seattle Are Beating The Odds
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
A Seattle-area nonprofit called Treehouse helped almost nine out of 10 students from the foster care system graduate high school this past year — a huge increase in a few short years.
