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With Welding Tools and a Time Clock, Giving New Mexico Kids Leg Up on the Future

Engineering the Future, Valley High School’s magnet program, has 6 career tracks that are a model for the district — and maybe for the entire state

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
Analysis
Analysis

How Do Kids in Top-Spending States Perform on NAEP? Not as Well as You’d Think

Aldeman: New York spends the most, but its results are middling. Mississippi, Texas, Florida get the most bang for their buck.

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman
COVID recovery
COVID recovery

Report: ‘A Mixed Picture’ in Pandemic Recovery for American Children

Students of color continue to fare worse than national average in several well-being indicators, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Jessika Harkay
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School (In)Security

28 Bills, Ten Commandments and 1 Source: A Christian Right ‘Bill Mill’

More than a dozen state bills — and three new laws mandating the Ten Commandments in public schools — are virtually identical to model legislation.

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
Washington
Washington

Child Care Worker Detained by ICE Leaves a Community Reeling

After caring for U.S. kids with disabilities, Nicolle Orozco Forero and her sick son are now detained by ICE.

Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th
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video

Supreme Court Backs Department of Education Cuts

A ruling by SCOTUS on Monday would allow Trump administration to resume the dismantling of the Department of Education by gutting its workforce.

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early education
early education

Parents, Head Start Providers Challenge New Rule Barring Undocumented Families

ACLU argues Trump administration can’t unilaterally change Head Start’s definition from an early education to a federal public benefit program.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education

In Ruling’s Aftermath, Some See Beginning of the End for Department of Education

The day after the Supreme Court allowed the department to fire half its staff, Secretary Linda McMahon went ahead with plans to move key programs.

Linda Jacobson & Greg Toppo

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data analysis
data analysis

Suspensions for Students with Disabilities Are Far More Frequent in These States

Exclusive analysis by The 74 of 2022-23 IDEA data reveals stark disparities among students already subject to disproportionate punishment in school.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld

Future of High School

Future of High School
Future of High School
Future of High School

Reflections From a Formerly Disengaged Teen

Student’s view: I used to sit in the back of class, trying my best to avoid eye contact with my teacher, but now I sit in the front row every day.

Hannah Askew
Author: Hannah Askew
Internships
Internships
Future of High School

‘This Isn’t School’: Teaching Work Etiquette to Summer Interns

Kansas City teens learn 'soft skills' — communication, punctuality, teamwork — along with how to do jobs as ProX summer interns.

Patrick O’Donnell
Author: Patrick O’Donnell
commentary
commentary
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
Future of High School
Future of High School
Future of High School

Watch Live: National Service, AmeriCorps and the Future of Education

Join The 74 and the Progressive Policy Institute at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday for a conversation about national service organizations’ budget cuts.

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commentary
commentary

For Adolescents Struggling With Reading, It’s Not Too Late To Intervene

Quarantello: Schools can make a difference by investing in the right resources and supporting teachers to address students’ reading deficits.

Alice Quarantello
Author: Alice Quarantello
commentary
commentary

When Community Colleges Offer Bachelor’s Degrees, Grads Get Leg up on the Future

Kersenbrock & Stout: These programs work with communities to fill employers' needs and put underserved students on pathways to good-paying jobs.

Angela Kersenbrock & Karen A. Stout
commentary
commentary

Girls’ STEM Skills Slipped During COVID. Here’s What to Do

Kuhfield: For girls in STEM, moving forward will require renewed attention to addressing achievement gaps, targeted support and careful monitoring.

Megan Kuhfield, NWEA
commentary
commentary

A Student’s View: A Device Ban Won’t Fix Education

Coral: Cell phone use is a problem, but a new Georgia law will add to teacher workloads rather than directly alleviating the technology crisis.

Anthony Coral
Author: Anthony Coral
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Analysis
Analysis

Math Fellowship Rooted in Racial Justice Supports Early Educators

The Racial Justice in Early Math Teaching Fellowship is helping early educators make math accessible and engaging for young children.

Mark Swartz
Author: Mark Swartz
commentary
commentary

Parents Want to Support Their Kids. Behavioral Science Can Help Them Follow Through

Kalil and Mayer: Parents’ best intentions do not always align with their actions. Text-message prompts and goal-setting reminders can help.

Ariel Kalil & Susan E. Mayer
Head Start
Head Start

Trump Illegally Withheld Head Start Payments, Government Watchdog Says

Federal payments for Head Start this year were significantly behind schedule compared to last year, violating the Impoundment Control Act.

Jacob Fischler, Michigan Advance
commentary
commentary

Why AI Literacy Instruction Needs to Start Before Kindergarten

Waiting until kindergarten to start teaching AI literacy misses a key window of opportunity.

Tammy Kwan
Author: Tammy Kwan
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The 74 Interview
The 74 Interview

Chelsea Clinton: Supporting Families Where They Are Matters for Early Childhood

Chelsea Clinton reflects on impact, lessons learned and what lies ahead for Too Small to Fail, an initiative supporting families with early learning.

Mark Swartz
Author: Mark Swartz
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immigration

Schools, Groups Serving Undocumented Kids Take Their Activities Underground

Fearing Trump’s immigration dragnet, educators and advocates are policing their speech, scrubbing their websites and encrypting their conversations.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano

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Maryland

Agencies That Oversee Maryland School Reform Agree to Clarify Roles

William J. Ford, Maryland Matters
spelling bee

Watch Texas Middle Schooler Faizan Zaki Win The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee

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California

California Schools See 9% Surge in Homeless Students as Funds Decrease

Betty Márquez Rosales, EdSource
Opinion

American Parents Deserve Better Family-Friendly Policies

Erica Phillips
Author: Erica Phillips
Analysis

In Dozens of Districts, Teachers Can’t Afford to Live Near Their Schools

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman
higher education

Another Casualty of Trump Research Cuts? California Students Who Want To Be Scientists

Mikhail Zinshteyn
Future of High School

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

Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat
Analysis

Taking Intermittent Quizzes Reduces Achievement Gaps & Enhances Online Learning

Jason C.K. Chan & Zohara Assadipour
School (In)Security

Fears Grow Over ICE’s Reach Into Schools

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
immigration

Lawyers for Bronx HS Student Detained by ICE File Petition for Immediate Release

Michael Elsen-Rooney
North Carolina

Wilkesboro Church, Child Care Program Team Up in Model for Others

Liz Bell, EdNC.org
Texas

Ten Commandments in Every Classroom: Texas Bill Nearing Law

Sameea Kamal, The Texas Tribune
commentary

What’s the Best Way to Measure a School’s Quality? 5 Factors to Consider

Lynn Olson & Thomas Toch
4Fams

Parents Wonder: Where Will NYC Get More Teachers, Space to Make Smaller Classes?

Alina Adams
Author: Alina Adams
future of high school

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

Jacob Matthews
childhood poverty

Babies and Young American Children Suffer as U.S. Lags in Family Support

Bryce Covert
Author: Bryce Covert
commentary

Corporal Punishment Is Losing Ground — But Some Still Favor It for Certain Kids

Da’Shay Templeton
Author: Da’Shay Templeton
out-of-school learning

Out-of-School Programs Play an Outsized Role in Child Development

Lauren Camera
graduation

Kermit the Frog’s Commencement Remarks Inspire

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New York City

After a Stray Bullet Kills a NYC Teen, Chancellor Calls for Community Support

Melissa Aviles Ramos
Author: Melissa Aviles Ramos
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