Reforming public education may be as simple as creating smaller schools. Two recent studies found that small schools can reduce the negative effects of poverty, reduce violence, and increase parent involvement and student accountability.

Bullying can poison the education environment and affect every child's learning, according to bullying expert Dan Olweus. Learn what you can do to change the behavior of bullies and their victims.

Some teacher unions, student groups, and parent organizations are revolting against high-stakes testing. They say that high-stakes tests hurt large numbers of children, including many low-income, ethnic and racial minorities, and special education students who fail the single test that sets the stage for their future.

Education World takes a look at three urban school districts -- Chicago, Detroit, and Milwaukee -- that are taking some of the sting out of tough promotion policies by implementing special transition classes and allowing more teacher and principal input into promotion decisions.

An in-depth report says the most cost-effective way to raise student achievement isn't by raising teacher pay, but by providing more prekindergarten programs and providing teachers with discretionary classroom resources.

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