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Arizona

Democratic Debate Over Private School Choice Reveals Post-Election Tensions

Democrats for Education Reform’s Jorge Elorza prompted defections with push to embrace education savings accounts. But are they the party’s future?

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Supreme Court
American With Disabilities Act

Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Disabled Student in Lawsuit vs. District

In a decisive ruling, the high court confirms that the Americans with Disabilities Act holds schools to the same standards as other institutions.

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
School (In)Security
BoardDocs
School (In)Security

School Districts Unaware BoardDocs Software Published Their Private Files

Company said it notified customers nationwide after a tech glitch exposed confidential data, but multiple districts said they knew nothing about it.

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
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California

The California Mom at the Center of Trump’s Crackdown on School Gender Policies

The Education Department is relying on a novel interpretation of privacy law to punish schools that hide student identity changes from parents.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
childhood health
childhood health

New Research: Childhood Vaccination Rates Drop Across 1,600 U.S. Counties

Amid deadly measles outbreak, average measles vaccine rate fell further below herd immunity mark in 33 states, according to Johns Hopkins researchers.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
AI
AI

AI Makes Quick Gains in Math, But Errors Still Worry Some Eyeing Reliability

Despite concerns, students say AI has already reduced their math anxiety and educators say its presence makes their work more — not less — necessary.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
immigration
Carvalho

L.A. Schools Create ‘Perimeters of Safety’ Against ICE Agents

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said school police would block immigration agents from graduation ceremonies.

Ben Chapman
commentary
California

How My California Middle School Uses Glyphs to Teach English Learners to Read

Principal's view: Many have few or no phonics skills, and some never went to elementary school. They lack the basics even in their home language.

Gerrett Suárez
Author: Gerrett Suárez

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child care

The First 8 Years Are Crucial For Foundational Learning and Brain Development

Introducing zero2eight, a new vertical examining issues critical to America’s youngest children.

Marisa Busch
Author: Marisa Busch

Future of High School

Future of High School
American Federation of Teachers
Future of High School

Coalition Hopes to ‘Accelerate’ Career Training, Apprenticeships

Five states, teachers union and apprentice program want better career options for students lost ‘at sea’ in the old ‘college for all’ world.

Patrick O’Donnell
Author: Patrick O’Donnell
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commentary
Future of High School

What Employers Want, Project-Based Learning Can Deliver

Lenz and McCutchen: More states and districts are focusing on such skills as communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration.

Bob Lenz & Alprentice McCutchen
Future of High School
exit exams
Future of High School

Many States Picked Diploma Pathways Over HS Exit Exams. Did Students Benefit?

Just six states require an exit exam now, with New York and Massachusetts dropping their tests this school year.

Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat
future of high school
cte
Future of High School

Q&A: Los Angeles High School Counselor On What Students Want After Graduation

With CTE rising and colleges adjusting, a veteran L.A. college and career counselor weighs in on the latest trends and why they’re happening.

Jacob Matthews
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028

Reading Reform Will Fail Without Families

Schools are trying to raise the bar on reading — but they need parents to hold it up.

Maya Payne Smart
Author: Maya Payne Smart
ed tech
commentary

The Road to Educational Equity: Can Ed Tech Solve the Digital Divide?

Prakash: Ed tech is not a short-term fix or an optional add-on, but rather a core element of a broader equity agenda prioritizing student outcomes.

Aditya Prakash
commentary
commentary

New Interactive Map Showcases Personalized Learning in All 50 States

Hammonds & Hite: The adoption of policies to support competency-based teaching & learning marks a significant shift in how student success is viewed.

Virgel Hammonds & Bill Hite
commentary
commentary

Texas Law Targets Education Emergency of Uncertified Teachers in the Classroom

Hostetter: Too many teaching jobs are filled by people who aren't fully qualified. Capping the number will lead to greater professionalism & standards

Mayme Hostetter
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Altadena Girls
Altadena Girls

Teens Provide Sense of Normalcy in the Face of the L.A. Fires

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STEM
education

How To Teach STEM? Make It Explosive

Jim Fields
Author: Jim Fields
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
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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence
AI

As Duolingo Turns to AI, Some Users Say Language App Has Joined ‘The Dark Side’

The company behind the wildly popular phenomenon says artificial intelligence has helped it build 150 new courses in a year. But at what cost?

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo

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lausd

L.A. Unified Sees ‘Major Gains’ in Fight Against Chronic Absenteeism – But Problem Persists

Jacob Matthews
open enrollment

Nevada Legislature Approves State’s First Open Enrollment System

Lauren Wagner
Author: Lauren Wagner
preschool

These Early Ed Grants Are ‘Conservative-Friendly.’ Why Does Trump Want Them Cut?

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Class Disrupted

Artificial Intelligence in Education: Risks, Opportunities and What’s Next

Michael B. Horn
future of high school

Newark Public Schools to Pay Over $300M for Trade HS Under New 30-Year Lease

Jessie Gómez, Chalkbeat
The Big Picture

Beloved by K-12 Leaders, The Four-Day School Week Fails to Deliver, Study Finds

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
commentary

Chronic Absenteeism Is a Vital Sign for Kids’ Health. New Framework Seeks a Cure

Joshua Sharfstein & Bechara Choucair
Opinion

Want a Sustainable Child Care System? Invest in Family Child Care Educators

Jessica Sager
Author: Jessica Sager
Teaching Algebra

In Algebra 1, New Understanding of an Old Problem Can Support Students

Mahnaz Charania & Joel Rose
commentary

How Much More Positive Head Start Evidence Do We Need to Save It?

Conor P. Williams
Author: Conor P. Williams
immigration

Educators Say Worst Fears Realized as High Schoolers Detained by ICE

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
banned books

Naval Academy Reinstates Hundreds of ‘DEI’ Books

Nadra Nittle & Mariel Padilla
Wyoming

Eulogy For A Wyoming School: Students, Staff Say Farewell to Laramie Lab School

Katie Klingsporn
California

It’s Expensive to Become a Teacher in California. This Bill Would Pay Those Who Try

Carolyn Jones
Opinion

How do Kids Learn to Read? There Are as Many Ways as There Are Students

K. Dara Hill, The Conversation
Inspiring

He Showed Up to Work After Graduation—The Internet Gave Him $200K

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michigan

Michigan Senate Democrats Won’t Consider a Trans Athlete Sports Ban. Will Trump Target the State?

Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat
Texas

Texas’ Undocumented College Students No Longer Qualify for In-State Tuition

Eleanor Klibanoff & Jessica Priest
California

Students Weigh Safety, Politics in College Plans as Trump Targets Immigration

Lauren DeLaunay Miller, California Health Report
U.S. Department of Education

Amid Calls to Close Ed Dept., Schwinn Promises to Aid ‘Most Struggling Schools’

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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