Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about equity, curated daily by BrightWire.
Teachers who share high expectations give more detailed feedback, but a new study reveals what's still missing for girls and students of color. The fix could transform how millions of students learn math.
A school district proved that opening "gifted" programs to more students doesn't water down results, it lifts everyone up. The success challenges everything we thought we knew about selective education.
After 500 applications and a careful selection process, Chicago Public Schools has named 10 members to lead efforts improving outcomes for Black students. The committee will oversee a five-year plan aimed at creating lasting change in the district.
Five schools in Washington's Palouse region are being celebrated for exceptional student growth and closing achievement gaps. The recognition highlights how focused support can help all students succeed.
San Francisco just created a clear path to install 100 curbside electric vehicle chargers by 2030, solving a major problem for the 65% of residents who rent and can't charge EVs at home. The chargers will be privately funded and could help the city reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
Howard University became the first historically Black college to earn America's highest research ranking in decades, opening doors that were historically closed. Several other Black colleges are now racing toward the same milestone.
A Virginia high school just earned national recognition for erasing achievement gaps with stunning math score improvements, including a 46-point jump for unhoused students. Their secret? Peer mentoring, targeted support, and teachers who refuse to give up on any student.
