Two Bitter Education Rivals Begin to Bury the Hatchet

"Two bitter rivals in the debate over how to improve schools did something unexpected today during an education conference in Washington: They conceded there's a lot they agree on."

Study: Largest U.S. Group of Poor Kids is Now Hispanic

"For the first time in U.S. history, the largest single group of poor children in any racial or ethnic category is Hispanic, according to a new survey."

The Secrets of a Principal Who Makes Things Work

Article discussing "Jacqui Getz, 51, the new principal of Public School 126, a high-poverty school in Chinatown."

Middle-Class Schools Miss the Mark

"Middle-class public schools educate the majority of U.S. students but pay lower teacher salaries, have larger class sizes and spend less per pupil than low-income and wealthy schools, according to a report to be issued Monday."

To Hover Over Schoolwork, Parents Go Online

"More public and private school systems are wiring up parent-accessible data-management systems that keep track of schoolwork, grades and attendance. There are opportunities for overuse."

Skype CEO: Our Goal Is to Connect 1 Million Classrooms

"What is perhaps Skype in the Classroom's most useful feature is a 'project' tab that helps teachers find partner classrooms for projects and ideas. One teacher, for instance, used the platform to coordinate a 'weather around the world' unit."

The iPad and Special Needs Students

"Districts that launched pilot programs last school year now are stepping up their iPad use for special-needs students after seeing results, some school officials say."

More Bullying Cases Have Parents Turning to Courts

"Bullying lawsuits are on the rise nationwide, says Francisco Negron, general counsel for the National School Boards Association."

School Curriculum Falls Short on Bigger Lessons

"Many child development experts worry that the ever-growing emphasis on academic performance means many children aren't developing life skills like motivation, focus and resilience, predictors of long-term success."

In Classroom of Future, Stagnant Scores

". . .to many education experts, something is not adding up — here and across the country. In a nutshell: schools are spending billions on technology, even as they cut budgets and lay off teachers, with little proof that this approach is improving basic learning."

What Will School Look Like in 10 Years?

"Computers, electronic whiteboards and other interactive technologies are fundamentally changing American education. That is the view of the experts whom The Times spoke with about what the classroom will look like 10 years from now."

Troubled Schools Try Mimicking the Charters

"In the first experiment of its kind in the country, the Houston public schools are testing whether techniques proven successful in high-performing urban charters can also help raise achievement in regular public schools."

Many U.S. Schools Adding iPads, Trimming Textbooks

"Apple officials say they know of more than 600 districts that have launched what are called 'one-to-one' programs, in which at least one classroom of students is getting iPads for each student to use throughout the school day."

What Teachers Really Want to Tell Parents

"Today, new teachers remain in our profession an average of just 4.5 years, and many of them list 'issues with parents' as one of their reasons for throwing in the towel."