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education research
education research

‘Back to the Dark Ages’: Education Research Staggered by Trump Cuts

With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
Inspiring
Inspiring

How a Rhode Island Teen’s $1M Changed the State’s 6th Largest City

Mariam Kaba was awarded for her community-focused plan that has transformed local schools and public spaces throughout Woonsocket, RI.

Trinity Alicia
Author: Trinity Alicia
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence

Students Increasingly Rely on Chatbots, but at What Cost?

Chatbots may give students quick answers when they have questions, but they won’t help students form relationships that matter for college and life.

Tara García Mathewson
School (In)Security
School (In)Security
School (In)Security

Undocumented Kids Face Narrowed Pathways, Stifled Futures

There’s an innate tension between school safety and students’ civil rights. The 74’s Mark Keierleber keeps you up to date on the news you need to know

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
California
California

California Increased Paid Family Leave Payments. Now More Parents Are Taking Advantage

Family leave benefits in California became more generous beginning this past January.

Elly Yu, LAist
Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Prohibition on Gender Affirming Care for Minors

Sam Stockard
The Big Picture

Most Students Say They’re Not ‘Math People,’ RAND Survey Finds

Kevin Mahnken
school choice

Maine Case Opens New Battleground for School Choice: The Right to Discriminate

Linda Jacobson
The 74 Interview

Vaccine Expert and Former CDC Advisory Committee Member on RFK Jr.’s Firings

Amanda Geduld
Early Care and Education

New Mexico’s Investments in Early Care and Education Begin to Show Progress

Rebecca Gale
core topics

New Report: States Need to Up Their Game on Preparing Elementary Math Teachers

Jo Napolitano
school choice

Indiana Microschool Network Aims to Bring Choice to Rural Families

Patrick O’Donnell
federal budget

Three Districts Took the Long View with Federal Relief Funds. Their Bets Are Paying Off

Kathleen Hayes
Pre-K

Pre-K Teachers Are Stressed and Say They Want to Quit

Bryce Covert
Trump Administration

Trump Wants to Cut Funding for California Schools Over One Trans Athlete. It’s Not So Easy

Adam Echelman
North Carolina

How to Expand Family Child Care in NC from CCR&R Team

Liz Bell
school (in)security

The Feds Are Coming for Immigrant Kids

Mark Keierleber
immigration

L.A. Schools Say They’ll Protect Graduates from ICE. But Will Families Show Up?

Nadra Nittle
federal loans

As Feds Resume Student Loan Collections, States Try to Catch Borrowers Before They Sink

Robbie Sequeira
University of Chicago

From English to Automotive Class, Teachers Assign Projects to Combat AI Cheating

Nadia Tamez-Robledo
lausd

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

Jacob Matthews
Supreme Court

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

Beth Hawkins
School (In)Security

School Districts Unaware BoardDocs Software Published Their Private Files

Mark Keierleber
open enrollment

Nevada Legislature Approves State’s First Open Enrollment System

Lauren Wagner
preschool

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

Linda Jacobson
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