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Trump Taps Linda McMahon, Donor and Former Wrestling Exec, to be Education Chief

Despite championing apprenticeships and workforce development, her main charge may be dismantling the department she’s set to lead.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Artificial Intelligence
AI

AI-Fueled Testing, From the Mouths of Babes

Voice-activated, AI-powered software promises to level the playing field, especially for pre-K students.

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
Texas
Bible

In Close Vote, Texas Approves Reading Program Laden With Bible Lessons

The measure is a victory for those seeking more religion in the nation’s classrooms, an idea championed by incoming President Donald Trump.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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‘We’re Here for You’: Election-Fueled Calls to LGBTQ Teen Suicide Hotlines Spike

Crisis intervention providers say they are flooded with calls from terrified youth — and from parents and teachers afraid they can’t protect them.

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
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culture wars
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Former Superintendent Defeats MAGA Homeschooler for North Carolina Schools Chief

In a tight race, Maurice ‘Mo’ Green highlighted his experience and portrayed his opponent as a right-wing radical.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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ballot measure
EDlection 2024

Mass. Will Do Away With High School Standardized Testing Graduation Requirement

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly supported ballot question 2, removing one of the state's few high school graduation requirements

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
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ballot measures
EDlection 2024

Ballot Propositions: Voters in 2 States Reject Private School Choice Measures

The results show vouchers are unpopular ‘even in rural Trump country,’ one opponent said.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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Conservative
EDlection 2024

Mike Braun Wins Indiana Governor’s Race Against Career Educator

Senator and his running mate vow to guarantee universal school choice for all Hoosier families, expanding an already popular program

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano

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Arizona

Native American Leaders Call Again for Action After Boarding Schools Apology

While the apology was a “critical first step,” these policies “are not a horror of the past.” Advocates push for legislation, education investments

Marianna McMurdock
Author: Marianna McMurdock

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AI
The 74 Interview

Q&A: Katy Knight’s Quest to Fund Ed Tech’s ‘Deeply Unsexy Things’

Siegel Family Endowment’s Katy Knight seeks to rebalance school technology ‘churn’ with evidence, stability.

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
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The 74 Interview

Q&A: What it Will Take to Make Schools Safe for Black Children 

Blending autobiography and analysis in new book, Brian Rashad Fuller uncovers how schools damage Black youth and what transformation can look like.

Marianna McMurdock
Author: Marianna McMurdock
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The 74 Interview

U.S. ‘Catastrophically Wrong’ to Separate Early Child Care from Education

In new book, child development expert and social media star Dan Wuori dismantles notion of early child care as a form of 'industrialized' babysitting.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
migrant crisis
60 day eviction order
The 74 Interview

Q&A: NYC Shelter Dir. on ‘Complete Destabilization, Chaos’ Facing Migrant Kids

With housing, school placements uncertain amid Mayor Adams’s policies, nation’s largest shelter provider official says kids’ development is threatened

Marianna McMurdock
Author: Marianna McMurdock
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commentary

Jeb Bush: This Election, Families Made Their Voices Heard on School Choice

Parents want the opportunity to find the right educational path for their kids. Policymakers must break down barriers that stand in their way.

Jeb Bush
commentary
college and career

At My School, Early College Is for All Students. It Should Be at Your School, Too

Educator's view: 'I am a college student' are powerful words for a young person. Early college validates high expectations and sets a bar for success

Rachel Romano
Author: Rachel Romano
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Columbine

Our Schools Were Victims of Mass Shootings. We Know What Congress Needs to Do

Principals' view: Long after a tragedy, the real recovery begins. Schools need help to support mental health, deal with trauma and stop swatting

Frank DeAngelis, Patricia Greer & Greg Johnson
Chicago
brandon johnso

Chicago, Its Teachers Union, and ‘Mayor CTU’s’ Risky Power Grab

Commentary: Mayor Johnson should know better than to “jeopardize the financial health of the school system” in advancing one constituency’s interests.

Greg Fournier
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education
Future of High School

Hip Hop Is Saving Teen Lives in Minnesota

By connecting with at-risk youth through music that is embedded in Twin Cities culture, one high school is getting students to learn — off the streets

Jim Fields & Emmeline Zhao
Arts education
Arts education

The Student-Led Music Group that Led Zeppelin Loves

The Louisville Leopard Percussionists performed for Ozzy Osbourne, and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin promoted their YouTube cover of ‘Kashmir.’

Jim Fields
Author: Jim Fields
Video
Bronx

WATCH: When Noma Makes School Lunch for New York City Students

Denmark’s Noma Projects, by the World’s Best Restaurant, made lunch for nearly 600 K-8 students. Here’s what happened.

Jim Fields & Emmeline Zhao
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testing
Assessment

Responding to Post-Pandemic Norms, More States are Lowering Test Standards

Changes in states like Wisconsin have renewed criticism of a testing ‘honesty gap’ and sparked calls to level with parents about student performance.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson

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Louisiana

Court Lets Louisiana Require Classroom Display of Ten Commandments — for Now

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
New York

In Brief: What Is Foundation Aid, New York’s School-Funding Formula?

Bianca Fortis
Artificial Intelligence

Feds Charge Once-Lauded AllHere AI Founder in $10M Scheme to Defraud Investors

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
lausd

LA Voters Overwhelmingly Approve $9 Billion School Bond

Ben Chapman
derechos civiles

A Los Padres De Habla No Inglesa Se Les Niegan Servicios Esenciales De Traducción

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
financial aid

U.S. House Passes Bill to Move Up Annual FAFSA Release Deadline

Shauneen Miranda
New Hampshire

New Hampshire School Districts Face Major Special Education Funding Shortfall

Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
football

Carolina Panthers Coach Middle Schoolers
Ohio

Ohio Educators, Parents and Religious Leaders Testify Against Religious Release Time Bill

Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
EDlection 2024

Young Voters Favored Abortion Rights and President-Elect Trump, New Data Shows

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
graduation

Research Points to COVID’s ‘Long Tail’ on School Graduation Rates

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
New York City

With Starkest Increase in a Decade, More NYC Students Without Homes Than Ever

Marianna McMurdock
Author: Marianna McMurdock
California

California Braces for Trump’s Education Policy Changes

Carolyn Jones
Texas

Mike Huckabee’s ‘Faith-Based’ Media Company Contributed to New Texas Curriculum

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Chicago

Chicago Extends Deadline for $500 Grants to Help Families of Students with Disabilities

Reema Amin
Iowa

Iowa Department of Education Releases School Performance Data

Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Missouri

Kansas City Public Schools Reports More Kids in Classrooms Third Year in a Row

Maria Benevento
School (In)Security

Trump’s School (in)Security Agenda: How the Next President Could Roll Back Students’ Rights

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
teacher workforce

At Special Ed Teacher Shortage Hearing, Panelists Debate Dismantling Ed Dept.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
EDlection 2024

Union-Backed Incumbent Prevails in High-Stakes LA School Board Race

Ben Chapman
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