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Dismantling Ed Dept. Will Harm More Than 26 Million Kids — and America’s Future

Flores: Students in poverty & rural areas, kids with disabilities, English learners and homeless children will all suffer without federal protections.

Yolie Flores
Author: Yolie Flores
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Whatever the Feds Do, States Must Continue Giving Standardized Tests

Marion: These exams are essential for monitoring student achievement, evaluating programs, reporting data and signaling standards statewide.

Scott Marion
Author: Scott Marion
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Ten Things I’m Doing After Listening to Sold a Story

Venters: Schools and educators need to rethink the way they teach reading and emphasize decoding, professional development and support for parents.

Ashton Venters
Author: Ashton Venters
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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
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Federal Funding Upheaval Is Harmful for Children, Parents and Educators

Elliot Haspel
National School Choice Week

Research Shows Charter School Networks Can Help Close Student Achievement Gap

Terry Eakin
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6 Questions Senators Should Ask Trump’s Nominee for Education Secretary

Jennifer Bell-Ellwanger
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Beyond the Celebration: Helping Families Find the Right School for Their Kids

Andrew Campanella
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Educator’s View: How an Art Project Bridged Differences for 800 Tennessee Kids

Andrea Bridge
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With TikTok in Limbo, Let’s Not Forget What #TeacherQuitTok Taught Us

Melanie Muskin
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Not All School Buses Are Yellow. But Drivers Must Still Stop for All of Them

Christina Cipriano
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Why Natural Disasters Hit Harder in Rural School Districts

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams
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Why Students Need A Civic Education to Navigate Today’s World

Natasha Trivers & Rashid Duroseau
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What to Expect on Child Care from Trump’s Second Presidency

Elliot Haspel
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Private Schools Can Give Students With Disabilities the Flexibility They Need

Adam Peshek
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The Great Connector: Why Data Literacy is Vital to Students’ Future Success

Jon Deane
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Fixing the FAFSA With Data, Testing and Transparency

Jeremy Singer
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3 Myths About Rural Education That are Holding Students Back

Sheneka Williams, Darren Dubose & Kimberly Clarida
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How Keeping 8th Graders from Taking Algebra Can Derail Their Futures in STEM

Alina Adams
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Kid Mental Health Is a Bipartisan Issue. Meet 4 Legislators Making a Difference

Daniel Tartakovsky
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Superintendent’s View: How My Illinois District Attracts, Retains Gen Z Teachers

Victoria Stockton
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Ed Sec Helps Set National Priorities in a System Primarily Guided by Local Govs

Dustin Hornbeck
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6-Year-Olds in England Get a Phonics Check. American Kids Should Get One, Too

Chad Aldeman
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I Am My Parents’ American Dream. That Comes with Opportunities and Burdens.

Ocean Lin
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