5 Ways the Black Panthers Shaped U.S. Schools

Did you know that the Black Panthers are credited with creating one of the nation’s first community schools? In Episode 3 of our new podcast season, host Nimah Gobir shares this history and how the Panthers’ legacy lives on in schools like Oakland International High School, which serves 100% English language learners. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

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10 Ways to Calm Your Kid’s Back-to-School Jitters

Teachers, pediatricians and child development experts share loving, creative advice on how to ease children (and their parents!) into a new school year.

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Nearly 6 out of 10 Middle and High School Grades Are Wrong, Study Finds

Report cards typically don’t correspond to a student’s skills and mastery of topics, according to an analysis of 33,000 course grades.

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