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Oakland Enrolls — and Graduates — Older, Immigrant Students Many Districts Deny

The struggling Bay Area school system has made it its mission to embrace and educate these new arrivals now threatened by Donald Trump’s election.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
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The Jealousy List: 16 Education Articles We Wish We Had Written in 2024

The 74 staff’s annual compilation of education stories we felt were the most impactful over the last year.

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assessments

Are Students Gaining Ground in Math and Reading? Not Very Much …

Early assessments show little progress in making up for pandemic learning loss.

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman

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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
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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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
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anti-immigrant
The Big Picture

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
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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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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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Q&A: Teacher of the Year on STEM Success in South Central LA Despite Odds

Veteran LAUSD teacher Marisol Pérez shares lessons in helping kids find their way to upwardly mobile tech careers.

Jinge Li
Author: Jinge Li
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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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‘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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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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Want to Offset Inflation for Working Families? Update the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit

Pepin: Doubling the tax credit could bring immediate relief to parents, offset recent price increases, and boost mothers’ employment rates.

Gabrielle Pepin
Author: Gabrielle Pepin
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What Happens When Public School Districts Embrace Hybrid Schools?

With a fifth of its school-age children engaged in homeschooling, one Tennessee district found a way to connect them to the public system

Eric Wearne & Tom Loud
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child care

KinderCare Went Public. What Does This Mean for the American Child Care System?

KinderCare, which serves nearly 200,000 children across the country, recently hit the public market.

Elliot Haspel
Author: Elliot Haspel
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career pathways

Too Many Students Say School Just Isn’t Relevant. It’s Time to Listen to Them.

Beard: Spiking absenteeism since the pandemic points to a bigger issue. Here’s how we can connect K–12 education to kids’ needs and aspirations.

Elisa Villanueva Beard, Teach For America
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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
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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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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

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Dems Push Culturally Inclusive Curriculum Bills in Final Days of State Control

Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat
Autism

Why Robots Are Not Effective Tools for Supporting Autistic People

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Signs New Law to Limit Book Bans and Protect Librarians

Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor
STEM education

NJ Nonprofit Offers Hands-On STEM Learning to Low-Income Students at 150 Schools

Lauren Wagner
The Big Picture

As College-Educated Workforce Has Diversified, Teachers Haven’t Kept Pace

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
australia

Now It’s Law: Social Media Banned for Minors

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special education

NYC Asks Private School Families to Waive Lawsuit Rights for Special Ed Services

Michael Elsen-Rooney & Alex Zimmerman
Department of Education

The 2025-26 FAFSA Is Open. Here’s What You Need to Know

Hannah Vinueza McClellan
science of reading

In Ohio, Phonics-Based Science Of Reading for Preschoolers

Patrick O’Donnell
Author: Patrick O’Donnell
New York

Report on Updating New York School Funding Formula Calls for ‘Significant Change’

Julian Shen-Berro, Chalkbeat
cellphone ban

U.S. Education Department Pings States, Schools to Set Policies on Cellphone Use

Shauneen Miranda
South Dakota

South Dakota Gov’s $4M School Choice Plan Faces Backlash

Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight
education

South Carolina Takes Control of Rural School District’s Finances

Skylar Laird
Ohio

Republican Bill Would Require Ohio School Districts Post Their Pledge of Allegiance Policy

Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
literacy curriculum

Lawsuit Accuses Famous Literacy Specialists of Deceptive Marketing

Erica Meltzer
Ella Jenkins

The “First Lady” of Children’s Music is Dead at 100.

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Missouri

Missouri Education Officials Lower GPA Threshold for Teacher Certification

Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
high school

High School Exit Exams Dwindle to About Half a Dozen States

Elaine S. Povich, Stateline, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts
future of high school

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
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