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Conservative Lawsuit Pushes Back Start of Ed Dept. Parent Council

The suit argues the department violated federal law, but in court Wednesday, the administration said the group is only a 'sounding board'

New CDC Guidance Could Be Gamechanger on Restrictions as Students Return to School

Experts say recommendations could curb student absenteeism, but also create ‘needless frustration and confusion’

Brown: Students Are Making Modest Learning Gains. That’s Not Good Enough

In Indianapolis, and across the country, districts must accelerate progress to reach the levels of academic mastery that students deserve

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A weekly roundup of headlines about how the pandemic is shaping schools and education policy, vetted by AEI Visiting Fellow John Bailey

Illuminate Ed Pulled from ‘Student Privacy Pledge’ After Massive Data Breach

The unprecedented move follows allegations that Big Tech’s self-regulatory effort has failed to hold companies accountable for security lapses

Want To Become a Teacher? You Could Land a $25K Signing Bonus

Labor shortages continue to impact schools. As the academic year approaches, more districts are offering generous incentives to entice staff

New Research: Summer Learning Boosts Math Performance, College Graduation

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Teens Have Changed Their Higher Ed Plans — Survey Shows They May Never Go Back

Kristof & Ritter: COVID-19 forced HS students to re-evaluate their learning plans. If colleges want enrollment to recover, they must adapt

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New data shows spending surges to reach a new high of $661 per student for the upcoming school year

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Experts and educators say it’s time to reframe the conversation around tech addiction

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Some schools are providing extra help for incoming first-year students amid concerns the pandemic left high schoolers unprepared for higher studies

‘Like a Gut Punch’: Advocates Reel as Manchin Compromise Abandons Pre-K

The latest iteration of ‘Build Back Better’ doesn’t include funding for young children Biden has promised since he campaigned for president

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122 Teachers Speak: Surviving Student Learning Loss, Behavior Challenges

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How 12 Educators & Mentors Are Weaving a Stronger Society, Starting With Schools

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Living and Learning Among Refugees in the ‘Ellis Island of the South’

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Power of Place: Educator Helps Literature Teachers Link Students to Rural Roots

Power of Place: Educator Helps Literature Teachers Link Students to Rural Roots