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Future of High School

We Are High Achievers, But We Were Almost a Statistic

Briauna and Tiauna Black: When tragedy struck, a hybrid school provided the flexibility and support needed to move from high school to career.

Briauna Black and Tiauna Black
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Trump, McMahon Claim to Support Education. Funding Cuts Tell a Different Story

Barone: Families deserve a coherent policy that aligns stated goals with the financing and aid to help schools and students attain them.

Charles Barone
Author: Charles Barone
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Building Sustainable STEM Pathways Requires Trust, Collaboration

When communities feel seen, heard and valued, they become co-architects of change.

Bianca Alvarado, EdSource
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special education

Diversifying the Special Education Teacher Workforce Could Benefit US Schools

The demographics of the special ed teacher workforce have remained static, but the student population these educators serve is becoming more diverse.

Elizabeth Bettini, LaRon A. Scott & Tuan D. Nguyen
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Louisiana Charter Offers Affordable Path to a College Degree — in High School

Liz Cohen
in memory

The ‘Godfather’ of Top Charter Schools: A Tribute to the Late Linda Brown

Richard Whitmire
Opinion

New Research Looks for Ways to Reduce Sexual Harassment and Assault in Schools

Joel Levin
Opinion

The Child Care Stakes for 2024’s Election Just Went Up

Elliot Haspel
Curriculum

Teaching Kids to Read: New Tool Goes Beyond Standards to Identify Top Curriculum

Susan Pimentel
Child Care Crisis

Quality Journalism Needed to Shift Attitudes on Child Care

Rebecca Gale
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St. Paul Students Learn Construction Skills Building Homes for Low-Income People

Khalique Rogers & Joe Nathan
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Amid Culture Wars, 3 Ways for Supes to Stay Focused on Helping Students Succeed

Jared Cleveland
4Fams

Are There Really ‘Fast’ & ‘Slow’ Learners? Study Could Help All Students Succeed

Alina Adams
Opinion

Parents Need to Know About Student Progress. Most State Data Comes out Too Late

Jim Cowen
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PISA Exam Tests Real-World Math Skills. But That’s Not What U.S. Schools Teach

Bob Hughes
A Way Forward for Schools After COVID

Closing Education’s ‘Honesty Gap’: Greater Transparency for Parents After COVID

Aimee Guidera
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Learning Loss, AI and the Future of Education: Our 24 Most-Read Essays of 2023

Bev Weintraub
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Supe’s View: How My Colorado District Is Helping Students Find Their Life’s Path

Karen Cheser
Opinion

5 Early Learning Trends for 2024

Elliot Haspel
Curriculum

Louisiana Teachers Using ‘Phenomenon-Driven’ Curriculum to Lift Kids’ Confidence

Tiffany Neill
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The Economic Argument for Child Care Is Urgent. But Is a Child Care System Built for Maximizing Economic Returns Best for the People Involved?

Haley Swenson
Opinion

Pentagon Worries about Lack of Young STEM Grads. Alabama HS May Have an Answer

Marcus Lingenfelter & Matt Massey
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Beyond Lessons: Tutors Can Help Teachers Build Relationships with Students

Dan Tracy
future of high school

30% of Our Alumni Experienced Housing Instability — How They Succeeded Here

Naomi Lara & Erin Whalen
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