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Future of High School

We Are High Achievers, But We Were Almost a Statistic

Briauna and Tiauna Black: When tragedy struck, a hybrid school provided the flexibility and support needed to move from high school to career.

Briauna Black and Tiauna Black
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Teachers Wary of Shuttering the Education Department, More Optimistic About AI

Tadros, Lopez, and Pope: Federal and local decisions continue to be made without the voices of teachers who know students and classrooms best.

Joseph Tadros, Jennifer López & Carlotta Pope
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Why Local Education Organizations Matter, and Why They Matter More Now

Trinidad: Three lessons on supporting these local networks amid shifts in the federal landscape.

Jose Eos Trinidad
Author: Jose Eos Trinidad
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When Students Don’t Show Up, It’s Not the Kids Failing. What Schools Should Do

Educator's view: Chronic absenteeism is one of the most urgent signals that students are struggling. It can't be solved with lectures or punishments.

Khari Shabazz
Author: Khari Shabazz
Opinion

Why Students Need A Civic Education to Navigate Today’s World

Natasha Trivers & Rashid Duroseau
child care

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
Opinion

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

Jon Deane
Opinion

Fixing the FAFSA With Data, Testing and Transparency

Jeremy Singer
rural education

3 Myths About Rural Education That are Holding Students Back

Sheneka Williams, Darren Dubose & Kimberly Clarida
4Fams

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
Opinion

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

Dustin Hornbeck
Opinion

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
Opinion

Could Rebuilding Their Communities Offer Kids Real-World Learning, School Credit?

Ben Owens & Lynn Moody
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A Better Understanding of What People Do on Their Devices Is Key to Digital Well-Being

Rinanda Shaleha
4Fams

Opinion: The Tough Task of Messaging Morality to Kids in Trump’s Second Term

Conor P. Williams
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Why Being Forced to Precisely Follow a Curriculum Harms Teachers and Students

Cara Elizabeth Furman
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How to Keep Superintendent Turnover from Disrupting Student Progress

Angira Sceusi
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After Racist ‘Plantation’ Text, Mother and Son Navigate a Divided World

Patricia Virella & Hudson Jahaly
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School Choice for Some But Not for All?

Lauren Morando Rhim
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Language Diversity Is an Asset. Embracing It Can Help All Learners Succeed

Maya Valencia Goodall & Kristie Shelley
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