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Arizona

Democratic Debate Over Private School Choice Reveals Post-Election Tensions

Democrats for Education Reform’s Jorge Elorza prompted defections with push to embrace education savings accounts. But are they the party’s future?

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Supreme Court
American With Disabilities Act

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

In a decisive ruling, the high court confirms that the Americans with Disabilities Act holds schools to the same standards as other institutions.

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
School (In)Security
BoardDocs
School (In)Security

School Districts Unaware BoardDocs Software Published Their Private Files

Company said it notified customers nationwide after a tech glitch exposed confidential data, but multiple districts said they knew nothing about it.

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
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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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American Federation of Teachers
Future of High School

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
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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
future of high school
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
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commentary

The Road to Educational Equity: Can Ed Tech Solve the Digital Divide?

Prakash: Ed tech is not a short-term fix or an optional add-on, but rather a core element of a broader equity agenda prioritizing student outcomes.

Aditya Prakash
commentary
commentary

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
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Altadena Girls

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

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STEM
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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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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In New Book, Diverse Families Find Broken Schools, Broken Dreams in the ‘Burbs

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
National School Choice Week

Next Wave of Microschool Founders are More Diverse, Less Likely to be Educators

Lauren Wagner
Author: Lauren Wagner
National School Choice Week

Microschools Take Center Stage with New Opportunities for Learning for 2024

Andrew Campanella
Author: Andrew Campanella
New Hampshire

Senate GOP Files ‘Honesty in Education Act,’ Reviving Parental Disclosure Debate

Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
Missouri

Open Enrollment is the First Education Bill Considered By Missouri This Year

Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
Texas

Appeals Court Blocks Texas From Enforcing Book Rating Law

William Melhado, The Texas Tribune
South Dakota

South Dakota Gov. Noem’s Phonics Literacy Effort Advances in Legislature

Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight
educator wellness

First Lady Jill Biden Cheers Educator Wellness Efforts in Utah Visit
michigan

Report: Black Children Lag in Key Educational Benchmarks in Michigan

Jon King, Michigan Advance
Washington

As Enrollment Drops, School Closures Loom for More Washington Communities

Grace Deng
Case Studies

Paying Up: Enhancing Child Care Compensation Systems in Colorado, D.C. and Louisiana

Mark Swartz
Author: Mark Swartz
School (In)Security

Federal Data Shows a Drop in Campus Cops — For Now

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
Biden administration

Experts Give Biden High Marks on Student Achievement Agenda. But What About Parents?

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
buses

State Will Roll Out More Money to Help Districts Pay to Bus Students to School

Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder
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