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Four Insights into U.S. Students’ Drop in Math & Science on International Test

Wednesday's release of TIMSS scores shows that American students fell behind their international peers during the pandemic.

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
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data visualization

Which School Districts Do the Best Job of Teaching Math?

Aldeman: In some 600 districts, 8th graders significantly outperform expectations. See which school systems in your state get exceptional results.

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman
The 74 Interview
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The 74 Interview

‘How Far Will RFK Go?’ 2 Experts Talk Kennedy’s Potential Impact on Child Health

If the Senate confirms Trump’s pick to head HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could wield immense power over recommended vaccines and research.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld

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anti-immigrant
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Former English Learners in Chicago Public Schools Outdo Peers on GPA, Graduation

New University of Chicago research captures English learners’ otherwise unseen academic success by tracking those who left the program.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
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
child hunger
child hunger

Did Families Miss Out on Federal Funds to Help Feed Their Children Last Summer?

The first federal food assistance program in decades helps eligible families cover groceries in the summer, but many dollars may go unclaimed.

Bryce Covert
Author: Bryce Covert
EDlection 2024
Department of Education
EDlection 2024

The Political War Over the Department of Education is Only Beginning

Donald Trump has pledged to end the federal government’s role in K–12 schools. To do it, he’ll have to overcome strong public opposition.

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
Analysis
Early Childhood

Teacher Diversity Is Key to California’s Expanding Public Early Education System

The state has a diverse early education workforce, but experienced educators may face barriers to teaching in its public early education system.

Conor P. Williams
Author: Conor P. Williams

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Teaching History
black education

Gallery: New York City Debuts Nation’s First K-12 Black Studies Curriculum

As politicians attempt to diminish importance of teaching Black history, NYC students find joy seeing themselves, cultures in the classroom.

Marianna McMurdock
Author: Marianna McMurdock

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AI
The 74 Interview

Q&A: Putting AI In its Place in an Era of Lost Human Connection at School

As AI proliferates, aiEDU founder Alex Kotran says schools need to prioritize student engagement, agency, relevance

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
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California
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Q&A: Nation’s First School Counselor Residency Launches in Rural CA

Amid the youth mental health crisis, a new residency model from the California Center on Teaching Careers could transform counselor shortages.

Marianna McMurdock
Author: Marianna McMurdock
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AI
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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
The 74 Interview
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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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commentary

How New York’s Bid to Reduce Graduation Requirements Could Backfire

Benjamin-Gomez: A proposal to exempt some students from the rigorous Board of Regents exams could end up promoting greater inequity.

Arlen Benjamin-Gomez
Author: Arlen Benjamin-Gomez
Opinion
culture wars

Will Trump Eliminate the Federal Role in Education or Expand It?

Finn: The incoming administration is sending mixed messages about whether to leave education decisions to the states–or dictate policy from DC.

Chester E. Finn, Jr.
Author: Chester E. Finn, Jr.
New York
mental health

I Offer Free Online Therapy to Teens. Here’s What I’m Seeing — and Why it Matters

My Gen Z clients are digital natives who communicate effortlessly over text.

Erin Mack
Opinion
apprenticeships

As Idaho Aims to Increase Student ‘Go On’ Rates, Apprenticeships Can Help

Kellerer & Secrist: Apprenticeship helps workers and employers by providing job training, mentorship and a clear career path.

Paula Kellerer & Wendi Secrist
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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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Community College Classes for High School Students Explode in Idaho, Indiana

Patrick O’Donnell
Author: Patrick O’Donnell
Supreme Court

‘There are risks both ways’: Supreme Court Weighs Medical Care for Trans Youth

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
webinar

WATCH: A Look at Pathways to Opportunity From the View of Colorado’s Governor

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Wisconsin

Proponents Say Universal School Meals Could Fill in the Gaps for Wisconsin Students

Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
analysis

School Closures Are Way Down, but Delaying These Hard Choices Makes Things Worse

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman
New York

What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for New York Schools

Bianca Fortis
Massachusetts

Massachusetts Vocational Admissions Debate Getting Heated

Michael Jonas, CommonWealth Magazine
commentary

How Yoga Has Benefitted My Teachers, Students and Community

Barbara Malkas
Author: Barbara Malkas
Analysis

US Math Teachers View Student Performance Differently Based on Race and Gender

Yasemin Copur-Gencturk, Ian Thacker & Joseph Cimpian
Kansas

Child Hunger Rose 6% in Kansas, and it Isn’t Clear What State Lawmakers Will Do

Blaise Mesa, The Beacon
vermont

New UVM Program Brings Mental Health Professionals to Vermont’s Rural Schools

Klara Bauters
Connecticut

New Connecticut Fellowship Designed to Bring More Charter Schools to State

Jessika Harkay
Opinion

Poor Teacher Training Partly to Blame for Stalled Engineering Diversity Goals

Lisa Bosman, The Conversation
Author: Lisa Bosman
Florida

Department of Education Reports Near Double Increase in Library Book Removals

Jay Waagmeester, Iowa Capital Dispatch
michigan

Timeline: How Michigan Charter Schools Have Evolved

Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat
School (In)Security

FTC: AI ‘Weapons Detection’ Co. Evolv Misled Schools About its Safety Abilities

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
Missouri

Missouri School Districts Show Improvement in Annual Performance Report

Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
coaching

Bela Karolyi, Gymnastics Coach, Revered Then Disgraced, Dies at 82.
Trump Administration

McMahon’s Metamorphosis: Ed Nominee’s Journey Mirrors the GOP’s Turn to Trump

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
commentary

No MAGA Mandate on Public Education as Voters Reject Vouchers, Culture Wars

Katie Paris
Author: Katie Paris
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