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DEI

Federal Courts Block Education Department From Pulling Funds Over DEI

In three rulings, judges temporarily halted officials from taking action against states and districts over diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Autism
Autism

Proposal to Create Federal Autism Registry Stokes Fear in Disability Advocates

Culling data from medical records, pharmacies, genetic tests, even smartwatches raises specter of lists Nazis used to kill hundreds of autistic kids.

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
California
California

How L.A.’s Gabriella Charter School Founder Turned Family Tragedy Into a Legacy

Liza Bercovici transformed her grief into a life of purpose — founding a charter school rooted in dance, healing, and hope for low-income families.

Jinge Li
Author: Jinge Li
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literacy

Why Steubenville, Ohio, Might Be the Best School District in America

Aldeman: High-poverty Rust Belt district is exceptional at teaching kids to read — and has been for more than a decade

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman
4Fams
4Fams
4Fams

Lessons Learned from 44 Years of Parent-Teacher Conferences

Adams: Even after 3 kids & 4 decades of conversations, it's still important to go. Strategies for when to talk to teachers & kids, and when to listen.

Alina Adams
Author: Alina Adams
Class Disrupted
AI

Podcast: How AI Is Changing How Young People Connect

Ed Researcher Julia Freeland Fisher joins Class Disrupted to discuss new tech risks, from affecting human-connection to reliance on chatbots.

Michael B. Horn & Diane Tavenner
Artificial Intelligence
AI

AI Skeptic Creates Chatbot to Help Teachers Design Courses

The open-source tool could help open the prohibitive world of instructional design to everyday educators.

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
The 74 Interview
DOGE
The 74 Interview

Mark Schneider: Blowing Up Ed Research is Easy. Rebuilding it is ‘What Matters’

The former IES and NCES leader speaks candidly about radical cuts to the Education Department, government ‘stasis’ and the uncertain future of NAEP.

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo

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Future of Work

Future of Work
apprenticeship
Future of Work

From Apprenticeships to Microcredentials, Why Alternatives to College Are Gaining Popularity

While college enrollment has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, surveys show more high schoolers valuing on-the-job training over traditional degrees.

Kerry McDonald

Pandemic

Pandemic
education
Pandemic

Five Years Later: How COVID Triggered a School Choice Renaissance

Dissatisfaction with schools, and a supercharged conservative movement, allowed ESAs to take a leap since the pandemic.

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
school (in)security
Chronic Absenteeism
Pandemic

Student Absences Have Surged Since COVID. Some Say Parents Should be Jailed

Dozens of bills nationwide seek to address chronic absenteeism. While some focus on supports and incentives, others look to leverage punishments.

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
Child Nutrition
child hunger
Pandemic

New Food Security Threats 5 Years After COVID-Era Effort to Feed All Kids

Pandemic emergency aid drove food insecurity to an all-time low, but many say a string of federal cuts will now leave millions more kids hungry.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
Pandemic
pandemic
Pandemic

Remote Learning Was Supposed to Make Snow Days Obsolete. But Did It Really?

Five years after classes went virtual during COVID, some districts shift online when weather strikes. But others still can't quite make it work.

Lauren Wagner
Author: Lauren Wagner
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commentary
commentary

Protecting Children Online Takes Technology, Human Oversight and Accountability

Carter: Governments, legislators, companies and parents must work together to prevent abuse and exploitation on gaming platforms & social media.

Cindi Carter
Author: Cindi Carter
commentary
commentary

Improving Math Proficiency Starts With Us, the Educators

Barasch: Teachers and school leaders need to stop resisting new approaches to math that can help students master the subject.

Lance Barasch
Author: Lance Barasch
commentary
career pathways
Future of High School

Career Pathways Programs Have Huge Bipartisan Support. D.C. Should Get on Board

Lee: Colorado, Indiana and Delaware show what’s possible by listening to local leaders, thinking creatively and using data to guide improvement.

Nick Lee
Author: Nick Lee
commentary
commentary

Let’s Make NAEP a True National Yardstick for Local Autonomy

Brown and Makridis: We should replace disparate state tests with a single national assessment for all fourth and eighth graders annually.

Goldy Brown & Christos A. Makridis
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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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education reform

education reform
commentary

12 Truths and No Lies: Guiding Principles for the Future of American Education

Aldeman: Knowledge is good; education is better. Teachers & tests are important. Parents deserve honest info. School choice doesn't guarantee results

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman

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Texas

Texas School Voucher Bill: How it Could Impact Schools Nationwide

Nadra Nittle, The 19th
California

A New Tool Shows How California Students Really Fare After High School

Adam Echelman, CalMatters
News

LAUSD’s Oscar Winning ‘Last Repair Shop’ Gets $1 Million and Yo Yo Ma Visit

Jacob Matthews
Supreme Court

Court Shows Support for Parents to Opt-out from LGBTQ Storybooks

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Massachusetts

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez Picked to Lead Massachusetts Schools

Reema Amin
measles

How RFK Jr.’s Former Nonprofit Is Undermining His Measles Response

Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th
New York

Eric Adams Expands Reading, Math Curriculum Mandates to All NYC Middle Schools

Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat New York
Analysis

Public School Pre-K Teachers Are Professionals, But Aren’t Treated That Way

Anna Shapiro, Elizabeth D. Steiner & Jill S. Cannon
STEM

Texas Teen’s Nonprofit Helps Kids Across the World Gain Networking Skills

Lauren Wagner
Author: Lauren Wagner
st. louis

After Elections, New Leaders Confront Old Problems in St. Louis

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
Supreme Court

Supreme Court Shows Support for Parents Who Want Opt-Outs from LGBTQ Storybooks

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Early Care and Education

Engaging Local Leaders Is Key to Helping Young Children and Their Families Thrive

Mark Swartz, Early Learning Nation
new polling

Gen Z Has a Complex Relationship with Democracy, Survey Reveals

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
school choice

Utah School Voucher Program Ruled Unconstitutional in Teachers Union Lawsuit

Lauren Wagner
Author: Lauren Wagner
video

Pope Francis Was Concerned About Plight of Children Worldwide

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Career and Technical Education

‘I’m Capable of Doing … This’: L.A. Students Career and Tech Success

Jacob Matthews
U.S Department of Education

Supreme Court Weighs Whether Parents Have Right to Opt Out of LGBTQ Lessons

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
North Carolina

Child Health Report Card Focuses on Youth Mental Health Needs

Katie Dukes, EducationNC
School (In)Security

‘Spy High:’ Amazon Documentary Probes Dangers of Online Student Surveillance

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
California

As More High Schoolers Earn College Credit, Some Miss Out

Delilah Brumer, CalMatters
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