Category Archives: Education

Title IX and High School Sports: Facts and Findings

Posted on February 6, 2019 by WatchBlog

Did you know that Title IX applies to high school sports, as well as college sports? Title IX’s complexities make it a program that is not very well understood. So, in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on February 6, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged children, Department of Education, Department of Justice, discrimination, education, equal opportunity, EWIS, high school, Jackie Nowicki, kids, public schools, sports, students, Title IX

Colleges and Universities Rely Heavily on Contingent Faculty

Posted on November 14, 2018 by WatchBlog

It’s American Education Week and we’re reflecting on the changing employment landscape in colleges and universities. Not so long ago, for many, a faculty career in higher education came with expectations of steady income and almost unparalleled job security. While … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on November 14, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged American Education Week, Cindy Brown Barnes, contingent faculty, EWIS, faculty, higher education

Federal STEM Education Programs

Posted on November 8, 2018 by WatchBlog

Education programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) play an important role in preparing students for careers in STEM fields and in enhancing the nation’s global competitiveness. On National STEM Day, today’s WatchBlog explores the federal government’s role in … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on November 8, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged Committee on STEM Education, education programs, EWIS, Melissa Emrey-Arras, STEM

Repayment Options for Student Loans

Posted on October 10, 2018 by WatchBlog

The Department of Education provides billions of dollars in federal student loans for higher education through the Direct Loan program each year. However, as of September 2017, borrowers defaulted on $149 billion worth of federal student loan debt. Since October … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on October 10, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged Direct Loan, EWIS, forbearance, income-driven repayment plan, Melissa Emrey-Arras, PSLF, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, repaying student loans, student debt, student loans

Students’ Performance in School Has Many Causes

Posted on August 28, 2018 by WatchBlog

As students head back to school, a series of our reports show there can be causes other than academic ability that affect children’s performance. Today’s WatchBlog will test your knowledge about some of the issues affecting the nation’s school age … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on August 28, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged 21st Century Community Learning Centers, academic, back to school, Department of Education, discipline, drinking water, EWIS, high school, Jackie Nowicki, K-12, Kathy Larin, lead testing, performance, poverty, schools, sports, students, summer meals, Title IX

Roads on Tribal Lands

Posted on June 28, 2018 by WatchBlog

Roads connect people to education, employment, health care, and other essential services. Roads are especially important on tribal lands because of the remote location of some tribes. But these roads are often unpaved and may not be well maintained, such … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on June 28, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, education, EWIS, Rebecca Shea, roads, school, tribal lands

Diversifying the Pipeline of STEM Talent

Posted on June 19, 2018 by WatchBlog

Education programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) play an important role in preparing students for careers in STEM fields. Over the last decade, the federal government has taken important steps toward diversifying the pipeline of STEM talent in … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on June 19, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, Committee on STEM Education, diversity, EWIS, Melissa Emrey-Arras, STEM, STEM education, underrepresented groups

Disciplining Public School Students

Posted on April 10, 2018 by WatchBlog

The issue of who gets disciplined and why is complex. In some cases teachers are the ones who choose when and how to discipline students—particularly for common behaviors like disobedience, defiance, and classroom disruption. Research sheds some light on a … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on April 10, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged Department of Education, discipline, education, Jacqueline Nowicki, K-12, school, schools

Improving Federal Administration of Programs that Serve the American Indian Population

Posted on December 12, 2017 by WatchBlog

For nearly a decade, we’ve reported that federal agencies have ineffectively administered Indian health care, education, and energy resource development programs. This year we added the agencies responsible for these programs to our High Risk List—which discuss the federal agencies … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on December 12, 2017 by WatchBlog | Tagged American Indian, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, education, EWIS, Frank Rusco, HC, health care, high risk areas, high risk list, Kathleen King, Melissa Emrey-Arras, natural resources, NRE, tribal issues

The Health and Welfare of the Nation’s Children (podcast & infographic)

Posted on November 13, 2017 by WatchBlog

The long-term success of the nation depends in large part on how well families and society care for children. Our recent report looked at more than 20 indicators to get a picture of the state of children’s well-being. We found … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on November 13, 2017 by WatchBlog | Tagged child, child welfare, child well-being, children, children's education, children's health, EWIS, Kathy Larin, student homelessness