Education Week: Middle Schools

Studies Question Value of Early Algebra Lessons

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

Researchers say middle school algebra classes may do more harm than good for students already struggling with math.

Science Education

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

Most California middle schoolers are not regularly exposed to "high quality" science learning experiences, concludes a study.

Girl, 11, Sues District Over Drug Testing

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:03:00 -0400

A central Pennsylvania middle school student is suing her district over a drug-testing policy.

Childhood Obesity

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:01:00 -0500

Researchers found that children's weight gain was not associated with exposure to competitive food sales in middle school.

Addressing Individual Needs Crucial for Middle School Students

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:01:00 -0500

Middle Schools

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:12:00 -0500

The Southern Regional Education Board is calling on middle schools across the South to step up their game.

Middle Schoolers Getting Prepped for College

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:11:00 -0500

Successful efforts aimed at the middle grades, experts say, must go beyond specifying coursework.

Study Links Academic Setbacks to Middle School Transition

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:11:00 -0500

While much research points to 9th grade as a problem transition year for students, a new study suggests the move from elementary to middle school may be more of a worry.

Study: School Soda Bans Don't Cut Consumption

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:11:00 -0500

Students in schools that limited sales of sugary beverages consumed just as many of the drinks as students in schools without restrictions.

Counselors See Conflicts in Carrying Out Mission

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:11:00 -0500

A survey of 5,300 counselors shows a committed but frustrated corps that sees a divide between what schools do and should do.

Study Finds Charter Networks Give No Clear Edge on Results

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:11:00 -0500

A national study of middle school students in 40 charter networks finds that, when it comes to having an impact on student achievement, results vary and, overall, charter students don’t learn dramatically more than their counterparts in regular public schools.

School Lunch Fingerprint Technology in Motion

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:11:00 -0500

Biometric technology is being used in school cafeterias in an effort to improve the speed and accuracy of the breakfast and lunch lines.

Academic Gains Vary Widely for Charter Networks

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:11:00 -0400

A national study of middle school students in 40 charter networks finds that, when it comes to having an impact on student achievement, results vary and, overall, charter students don't learn dramatically more than their counterparts in regular public schools.

N.Y.C. Eyes 50 New Middle Schools

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:09:00 -0400

New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott has announced plans to open 50 new middle schools and phase out others that are failing over the next two years.

After-School Programs

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:08:00 -0400

A new study shows that middle school students enrolled in a citywide after-school program in Providence, R.I., had better school attendance records than peers who did not participate.