Jill Barshay

But study finds greatest black-white achievement gaps inside the typical school, not between black and white schools

In top performing nations, teachers, not students, use technology

Chicago study documents that fewer than 5 percent of students who transfer move to a high performing school

Neuroscience research showing that high school interventions for low-income students can be effective

26 states were three or more grade levels behind the 8th-grade standards of New York, a Common Core state with the highest expectations.

Low-income students, disabled students and English language learners show sharper declines than general population in Common Core high school algebra exam

Review of 90 studies found only one that met scientific muster, and it showed disappointing results

Privacy controversy to be dodged by not storing student names, addresses or social security numbers.

Urban Institute report calls for targeting parents in welfare programs.

Labor economist proposes higher teacher salaries for tougher schools