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‘So Many Threats to Kids’: ICE Fear Grips Los Angeles At Start of New School Year

Federal immigration raids in Los Angeles are scaring families away from school, and the new year hasn’t even started yet.

Ben Chapman
Texas
Texas

A ‘Texas-Sized Solution’ to a ‘Texas-Sized Problem’: Ed Bill Signed into Law

School leaders and experts applaud passage of $8.5 billion education bill, with targeted spending for teacher raises and preparation programs.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
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An Ed Tech Insider Pleads for More Equitable Tools

In her new book, Anne Trumbore pushes for innovations that provide ‘more returns to learners than to ed tech investors’

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
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The Future of Children’s Programming After Federal Cuts to Public Media

The nation needs a strategy for children’s media that draws from the trusted legacy of public media and leverages today’s most promising tech tools.

Michael H. Levine
Author: Michael H. Levine

From Classroom Drudgery to Joyful Enrichment: The Evolution of Summer School

The pandemic supercharged summer school’s transformation from remedial academics to learning plus fun — and now there’s no going back, experts say.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
commentary
commentary

The Most Overlooked Classroom In Every District

Carone: Youth sports are considered just a physical outlet for kids. What we’re overlooking is the depth of learning and development happening there.

Jonathan Carone
Author: Jonathan Carone
education
education

Penny Schwinn Drops Out of the Running for Ed Department’s Deputy Role

Some viewed the former Tennessee education commissioner as a bipartisan pick for the post, but past controversies followed her.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
special education
special education

For Decades, the Feds Were the Last, Best Hope for Special Ed Kids. What Happens Now?

State-level complaints over disputes with districts have never been as easy as intended. Now, they're all desperate families have left.

Lauren Wagner & Beth Hawkins

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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

Future of High School

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

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
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
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Opinion

commentary
commentary

K-12 Education Alone Can’t Disrupt the Poverty Cycle. My School Is Fixing That

Bonilla-Santiago: Students at my New Jersey school start prepping for college in K-8, earn credits in HS & get tuition assistance toward a bachelor's.

Gloria Bonilla-Santiago
Author: Gloria Bonilla-Santiago
commentary
commentary

What California Teachers Are Trying, Building, and Learning with AI

Waite, Chu and Weiner: AI tools can be powerful when supporting a clear, consistent instructional strategy and strong teacher-student relationships.

Chelsea Waite, Lisa Chu & Steven Weiner
commentary
commentary

Parents Who Oppose Sex Education in Schools Often Don’t Discuss it at Home

Lawmakers and school boards across the country have established policies limiting what schools can teach about gender, sexuality & reproductive health

Robin Pickering, Gonzaga University
commentary
commentary

Don’t Destroy Institute of Education Sciences, Rebuild It With Students in Mind

Voight: Federal data is essential for understanding what’s working and what isn’t in education. The administration's cuts carry real consequences.

Mamie Voight
Author: Mamie Voight
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The Science of Reading and Play Go Hand-in-Hand. Schools Must Make It Happen

Roberts & McCormick: Activities like blocks, drawing and dramatic play can make learning feel like a game for young kids. But the gains are real.

Carly Roberts & Meghan McCormick
Early Childhood
Early Childhood

Orange County, California Pioneers Model to Help Cities Prioritize Kids Under 5

The ‘Early Childhood Friendly City’ initiative addresses early learning gaps by helping cities prioritize early childhood development across sectors.

Mark Swartz
Author: Mark Swartz
Tennessee
Tennessee

Porter-Leath Wins Federal Head Start Funding Over Tennessee School District

Porter-Leath won the Memphis Head Start funding. It has a week to fill 3,000 seats.

Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat
The 74 Interview
The 74 Interview
The 74 Interview

Why the U.S. Must Revamp its Child Care System: ‘People are Hungry for More’

In a new book, Elliot Haspel says child care should be reframed as an 'American value' — and why it’s important even for those without kids.

Jessika Harkay
Author: Jessika Harkay
Massachusetts
Massachusetts

70 Percent of Massachusetts Infants Live in Child Care Deserts, According to State Data

New data effort illustrates child care access gaps across the state.

Jennifer Smith, CommonWealth
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Teaching

Teaching
Teaching

‘Cognitive Science,’ All the Rage in British Schools, Fails to Register in U.S.

Educators blame this ‘reverse Beatles effect’ on America’s decentralized system and grad schools that are often hostile to research.

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo

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South Carolina

South Carolina Bill to Reduce Childhood Obesity With Required Play and More PE

Skylar Laird
School (In)Security

Florida Students Seize on ‘Parental Rights’ to Stop Educators From Hitting Kids

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
Florida

School Safety Measure Moves in Florida House on Anniversary of Parkland Shooting

Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
Hawaii

Demand For Preschool Is Growing In Hawaii As Federal Funding Dwindles

Megan Tagami, CalMatters
AI

Artificial Intelligence & Schools: Innovators, Teachers Talk AI’s Impact at SXSW

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
teachers’ unions

Teachers’ Unions are Calling for Ceasefire in Gaza. What Does it Tell Us About November?

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
mental health

Report: Kids’ Mental Health Tops Reasons Why Parents Consider Changing Schools

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Free Speech

New Study: Two-Thirds of Teachers Censor Themselves Even When They Don’t Have To

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
Nebraska

Nebraska Lawmaker Proposes Grant for AI Tools to Combat Dyslexia

Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner
assessments

Texas Children Still Struggle in Math Post-Pandemic, Schools Try New Approaches

Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune
Analysis

How Schools Are Unlocking Resources for Students By Building Smarter Schedules

Misty Rieber
Author: Misty Rieber
Seasons of Play

Play Is a Child’s Search for Meaning: Q&A with Brenda Fyfe

Mark Swartz
Author: Mark Swartz
Curriculum

At 93, Joy Hakim is Still in the Fight for Better Children’s Textbooks

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
Valentine’s Day

Valentines For Teachers, Principals & Education Wonks: 6 Funny Cards to Share

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70 Years of Valentine’s Day in Schools: A Brief Photo History of Kindness, Joy & Smiles in the Classroom

Meghan Gallagher
Author: Meghan Gallagher
Analysis

Wrong Ideas about Teacher Pay, Happiness May Keep Students from the Profession

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman
child care

North Carolina Loses More Licensed Child Care Programs, Funding Cliff Approaches

Katie Dukes, EducationNC
Class Disrupted

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Schools: A New Approach via Freedom & Dreams

Michael B. Horn & Diane Tavenner
child care

Au Pairs Are Supposed to be Cultural Exchange Visitors. In Reality, They Provide Child Care for $4.35 an Hour

Bryce Covert
Author: Bryce Covert
News

Why $2B in New School Funding Is Leaving Minnesota Districts Scrambling for Cash

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
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