How charter schools in Michigan have hurt traditional public schools, new research finds; Why the movement to privatize public education is a very bad idea; Can this easy intervention actually help students at risk stay in college?; What kids need to hear about race and violence — but many schools won’t touch; Teaching about race, racism and police violence: Resources for educators and parents; Mandatory education for adults — even senior citizens? Why these countries are considering it.; ‘For black lives to matter, black #education has to matter.’; Teacher: ‘That is so not okay’;     How charter schools in Michigan have hurt traditional public schools, new research finds How do some charter schools affect the traditional school districts in which they are located? Disastrously in some cases, a new study finds. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more » Why the movement to privatize public education is a very bad idea A Q&A with the author of a new book about how and why market forces have risen in public education. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   Can this easy intervention actually help students at risk stay in college? A cognitive scientist looks at some new research. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   What kids need to hear about race and violence — but many schools won’t touch "We have to be brave enough to tackle the uncomfortable problems with the children who will one day grow up to change the world. Otherwise, we are no more than cowardly hypocrites." By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Democrats make education revisions to 2016 platform — and a key reformer is furious The new language exposes an education rift in the Democratic Party. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   Teaching about race, racism and police violence: Resources for educators and parents The Teaching Tolerance project offers wide-ranging guidance. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   Mandatory education for adults — even senior citizens? Why these countries are considering it. It's all about the labor force. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   ‘For black lives to matter, black #education has to matter.’ Public school activists rally in Washington. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   Teacher: ‘That is so not okay’ A teacher reacts to the continuing violence and racism in the United States. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   Sign Up »         Share Answer Sheet:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Answer Sheet or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071