Andrew Simmons

Pen pals and school visits can help students connect with one another, but they can also end up discouraging students from less fortunate backgrounds.  

Many educators cannot afford to live in the districts where they work, which is detrimental to school cohesion.

The HBO miniseries is an honest reflection of parents’ psychological impact on their children.

The new documentary Teacher of the Year pushes against Hollywood’s hack-or-hero portrayals of the profession.

Every year, one high-school educator converts his classroom into a totalitarian state to teach George Orwell’s book. This year, the lesson feels different.

The jokes in the HBO comedy may not be all that funny, but the show reveals something raw and authentic about public-school dynamics.

Grappling with the way books make students feel—not just analytical skills—should be part of the high-school English curriculum.

A new book, by Dale Russakoff, examines the pitfalls of Mark Zuckerberg’s generous philanthropic gift to Newark Public Schools.

Why the letter grade should be banned from schools

Public discourse shouldn't focus on what immigrants "take" from America but rather on how they enhance the learning experiences for all the country's children.