When Virginia’s Prince William County school district switched to standards-based grading nearly a decade ago, middle school social studies teacher Erin Merrill wanted an easier way to keep track of ...

Students taking high school classes can now get course credit without taking the class, if they can pass the final and turn in a project showing they know the material. School districts had the option ...

Mastery Charter Schools will partner with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to create a specialized healthcare curriculum to help its students land industry jobs upon graduation. The ...

If Harvard’s aim is to provide a truly top-tier education, there is no reason why it cannot expect more than 20 percent of ...

Louisiana officials want to recognize students who demonstrate a strong grasp of civics by honoring them with a special “Freedom Seal” on their diplomas. Starting next year, high schoolers who achieve ...