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Beloved by K-12 Leaders, The Four-Day School Week Fails to Deliver, Study Finds

Research from Missouri reveals that dropping a day of instruction doesn’t improve teacher retention.

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
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American Federation of Teachers
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Coalition Hopes to ‘Accelerate’ Career Training, Apprenticeships

Five states, teachers union and apprentice program want better career options for students lost ‘at sea’ in the old ‘college for all’ world.

Patrick O’Donnell
Author: Patrick O’Donnell
Opinion
child care

Want a Sustainable Child Care System? Invest in Family Child Care Educators

Home-based providers demonstrate resilience and dedication, yet they’re too often forgotten in conversations about child care.

Jessica Sager
Author: Jessica Sager
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California

The California Mom at the Center of Trump’s Crackdown on School Gender Policies

The Education Department is relying on a novel interpretation of privacy law to punish schools that hide student identity changes from parents.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
childhood health
childhood health

New Research: Childhood Vaccination Rates Drop Across 1,600 U.S. Counties

Amid deadly measles outbreak, average measles vaccine rate fell further below herd immunity mark in 33 states, according to Johns Hopkins researchers.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
AI
AI

AI Makes Quick Gains in Math, But Errors Still Worry Some Eyeing Reliability

Despite concerns, students say AI has already reduced their math anxiety and educators say its presence makes their work more — not less — necessary.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
immigration
Carvalho

L.A. Schools Create ‘Perimeters of Safety’ Against ICE Agents

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said school police would block immigration agents from graduation ceremonies.

Ben Chapman
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California

How My California Middle School Uses Glyphs to Teach English Learners to Read

Principal's view: Many have few or no phonics skills, and some never went to elementary school. They lack the basics even in their home language.

Gerrett Suárez
Author: Gerrett Suárez

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child care

The First 8 Years Are Crucial For Foundational Learning and Brain Development

Introducing zero2eight, a new vertical examining issues critical to America’s youngest children.

Marisa Busch
Author: Marisa Busch

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Future of High School

What Employers Want, Project-Based Learning Can Deliver

Lenz and McCutchen: More states and districts are focusing on such skills as communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration.

Bob Lenz & Alprentice McCutchen
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exit exams
Future of High School

Many States Picked Diploma Pathways Over HS Exit Exams. Did Students Benefit?

Just six states require an exit exam now, with New York and Massachusetts dropping their tests this school year.

Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat
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cte
Future of High School

Q&A: Los Angeles High School Counselor On What Students Want After Graduation

With CTE rising and colleges adjusting, a veteran L.A. college and career counselor weighs in on the latest trends and why they’re happening.

Jacob Matthews
Future of High School
Chronic Absenteeism
Future of High School

To Tackle Chronic Absenteeism, This DC High School Lets Students Lead

With support from school leaders and XQ’s Design Principles, a student “pep squad” boosted attendance by strengthening students’ sense of belonging.

Edward Montalvo
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New Interactive Map Showcases Personalized Learning in All 50 States

Hammonds & Hite: The adoption of policies to support competency-based teaching & learning marks a significant shift in how student success is viewed.

Virgel Hammonds & Bill Hite
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commentary

Texas Law Targets Education Emergency of Uncertified Teachers in the Classroom

Hostetter: Too many teaching jobs are filled by people who aren't fully qualified. Capping the number will lead to greater professionalism & standards

Mayme Hostetter
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attendance

Chronic Absenteeism Is a Vital Sign for Kids’ Health. New Framework Seeks a Cure

Sharfstein & Choucair: Health & education professionals can boost attendance with community-driven approach focused on data, partnerships, prevention.

Joshua Sharfstein & Bechara Choucair
Teaching Algebra
algebra

In Algebra 1, New Understanding of an Old Problem Can Support Students

Charania and Rose: A study of data from 2,000 students highlights the best strategies for catching kids up and ensuring they pass this key subject.

Mahnaz Charania & Joel Rose
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Altadena Girls

Teens Provide Sense of Normalcy in the Face of the L.A. Fires

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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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Artificial Intelligence
AI

As Duolingo Turns to AI, Some Users Say Language App Has Joined ‘The Dark Side’

The company behind the wildly popular phenomenon says artificial intelligence has helped it build 150 new courses in a year. But at what cost?

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo

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school safety

In Gun Safety Push, White House Turns to Anxious School Principals for Help

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
National School Choice Week

Road Scholars: When These Families Travel, School Comes Along for the Ride

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Alaska

New Data Shows Nearly Half of Alaska’s Students Chronically Absent

Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon
alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey Reaffirms Support for Education Savings Accounts

Jemma Stephenson, Alabama Reflector
Virginia

Legislation Calls for Free School Meals for All Virginia Students

Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
maternal care

Combating Discrimination in Maternal and Infant Care: Inside the First Black-Owned Freestanding Birth Center in Washington State

Elise Anderson
Author: Elise Anderson
School (In)Security

Relied on by Parents, Hailed by Schools, GPS Bus Trackers Raise Security Risks

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
future of high school

Tennessee High Schoolers Solved a Nearly 40-Year-Old Serial Murder Mystery

Beth Fertig & Edward Montalvo
National School Choice Week

Three Things to Know About National Education Tax Credit Survey

Joshua Bay
Author: Joshua Bay
Texas

Texas School Safety Law Addresses DOJ Advice, Funding Fixes Still an Issue

Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune
School Segregation

The Price of Being First: Effort to Rename Brown v. Board Reveals Family’s Pain

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
Child Tax Credit

Bipartisan Deal to Expand Child Tax Credit Advances in Congress

Ashley Murray, States Newsroom
Book Review

The Re-Education of Uché Blackstock, the Doctor Disrupting ‘Medical Apartheid’

Mark Swartz
Author: Mark Swartz
Analysis

How AI Can Help Create Assessments that Enhance Opportunities for all Students

Laura S. Hamilton & Kamal Middlebrook
National School Choice Week

National School Choice Week: Experts Discuss America’s Evolving Education System

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National School Choice Week

For Maverick Polly Williams, the Mother of School Choice, The Point Was Always to Empower Parents and Improve Education for Black Children

Robin V. Harris
National School Choice Week

40 Years of School Choice: How American Education Is Being Reshaped

John D. Singleton
st. louis

St. Louis NAACP Marshals Local Nonprofits to Help Make Sure Every Child Can Read

Lauren Wagner
Author: Lauren Wagner
Alaska

Alaska Board of Education Lowers Test Score Standards Due to Nationally High Bar

Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon
Indiana

Indiana Senator Eyes 2025 for “School Choice” Overhaul

Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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