Are Teachers Becoming Obsolete?
A veteran educator reflects on the personalized-learning trend that’s left him wondering if a computer is more capable of doing his job than he is.
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Kacper Pempel / Reuters Students' Broken Moral Compasses
The pressures of national academic standards have pushed character education out of the classroom.
David Moir / Reuters Do Smartphones Have a Place in the Classroom?
From middle schools to colleges, cellphones’ adverse effects on student achievement may outweigh their potential as a learning tool.
Jeff White / AP The Ongoing Struggle of Teacher Retention
Getting experienced educators to work in the highest-need schools requires more than bonus pay.
J Pat Carter / AP My Students Don't Know How to Have a Conversation
"Students’ reliance on screens for communication is detracting—and distracting—from their engagement in real-time talk."
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