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

Here’s a look at where the federal benefit programs designed to support them succeed — and where they fall short.

Bryce Covert
Author: Bryce Covert
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What’s the Best Way to Measure a School’s Quality? 5 Factors to Consider

Olson & Toch: More than test scores, a comprehensive set of research-based metrics would provide a richer understanding of a school's success.

Lynn Olson & Thomas Toch
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4Fams
4Fams

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

Adams: Survey of families finds many are enthused about smaller class sizes in theory but very worried about how they would be implemented in practice

Alina Adams
Author: Alina Adams
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Kill Ed Dept., Orders Fired Workers Reinstated

A Massachusetts judge sided with education groups who allege March’s mass layoffs amounted to a shutdown of the agency without congressional approval.

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
Artificial Intelligence
AI

An Antidote to Plagiarism: New App Uses AI to Help Students Think Critically

‘Level Up,’ developed by Eliott Hedman, wants to flip a bleak script around artificial intelligence and its negative effects on student motivation.

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
Teacher Retention
commentary

The Voices We Don’t Hear: Teachers Who Gave Up

Pondiscio: So many earnest, well-intended people want to teach but find the job untenable. We should hear what they have to say and learn from them.

Robert Pondiscio
Author: Robert Pondiscio
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028

Millions of Kids Learn Through Public Media. Why Take That Away?

Pasnik: Research shows children learn key reading and math skills from watching PBSKids programming. The Trump administration wants to cut funding.

Shelley Pasnik
immigration
Center for Migration Studies

As Deportation Target Widens, College-Educated Undocumented Grow More Fearful

While Trump’s focus has fallen on immigrant laborers, there are 1.7M undocumented with a bachelor’s degree or higher and 408K enrolled in college.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano

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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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education
Pandemic

Five Years Later: How COVID Triggered a School Choice Renaissance

Dissatisfaction with schools, and a supercharged conservative movement, allowed ESAs to take a leap since the pandemic.

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
Child Nutrition
child hunger
Pandemic

New Food Security Threats 5 Years After COVID-Era Effort to Feed All Kids

Pandemic emergency aid drove food insecurity to an all-time low, but many say a string of federal cuts will now leave millions more kids hungry.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
Pandemic
pandemic
Pandemic

Remote Learning Was Supposed to Make Snow Days Obsolete. But Did It Really?

Five years after classes went virtual during COVID, some districts shift online when weather strikes. But others still can't quite make it work.

Lauren Wagner
Author: Lauren Wagner
Pandemic
covid
Pandemic

KIPP’s Night Kindergarten in Newark: A Rare ‘Bright Spot’ in COVID’s Dark Days

The program is a unique example of a school that moved quickly to keep children from missing out on their first year of school.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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What’s the Best Way to Measure a School’s Quality? 5 Factors to Consider

Olson & Toch: More than test scores, a comprehensive set of research-based metrics would provide a richer understanding of a school's success.

Lynn Olson & Thomas Toch
4Fams
4Fams
4Fams

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

Adams: Survey of families finds many are enthused about smaller class sizes in theory but very worried about how they would be implemented in practice

Alina Adams
Author: Alina Adams
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black students

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

Templeton: Study of Mississippi adults finds physical discipline is disproportionately condoned for Black, LGBTQ students in school.

Da’Shay Templeton
Author: Da’Shay Templeton
New York City
commentary

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

Aviles-Ramos: Imagine how much stronger our cities would be with institutions, businesses and local groups working alongside families and schools.

Melissa Aviles Ramos
Author: Melissa Aviles Ramos
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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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Chronic Absenteeism
Pandemic

Student Absences Have Surged Since COVID. Some Say Parents Should be Jailed

Dozens of bills nationwide seek to address chronic absenteeism. While some focus on supports and incentives, others look to leverage punishments.

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber

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Texas

Summer Therapy Sessions Benefit College Students, People With Disabilities

Daniel Perez, El Paso Matters
HBCUs

USDA to Provide $33M for Agriculture Projects at 19 HBCU Land-Grant Institutions

Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Union Report

LBGTQ Protections, Artificial Turf, Janus: What NEA Debated at Annual Convention

Mike Antonucci
Analysis

Fair Funding Finally Flows to Charters — but the Window Won’t Stay Open Forever

Michael J. Petrilli
Author: Michael J. Petrilli
Analysis

Review Finds States Slow to Give Guidance on How Teachers, Schools Should Use AI

Bree Dusseault & Justin Lee
civil rights

Wisconsin District Could Owe Services After Cutting Trans Student’s In-School Learning

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Missouri

$78M Boost to Missouri’s Child Care Subsidy Slated to Reach Providers Next Month

Clara Bates, Missouri Independent
teacher shortage

Minnesota Governor Highlights Teacher Shortage on Workforce Tour

Michelle Griffith, Minnesota Reformer
dual language

Arizona Can’t Defund Dual Language Education Programs, State AG Says

Gloria Rebecca Gomez, Arizona Mirror
opinion

Don’t Shut Advanced Programs that Keep Students Out — Use Data to Invite More In

Jennifer Glynn
Author: Jennifer Glynn
Analysis

There’s Lots at Stake for Districts & Kids When Underenrolled Schools Stay Open

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman
Child Care Crisis

Minnesota Makes Major Strides on Behalf of Children and Families

Rebecca Gale
Author: Rebecca Gale
Opinion

What I Learned Touring a NYC Arts School With Its Founder, Tony Bennett

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
Florida

VP Harris Slams FL’s Rewriting of Black History Standards; ‘What Is Going On?’

Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
Oregon

Oregon Schools Struggle to Meet Demand for Summer Learning Without State Funds

Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle
Analysis

Experts: COVID Hurt Kids’ Math Learning More Than Reading and Writing

Scott A. Imberman & Katharine O. Strunk
School (In)Security

New $200 Million FCC Proposal Could Help Schools Combat Cyber Attack Onslaught

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
Innovative High Schools

With 1,000 Applicants for 140 Seats, NYC’s Harbor School Set for Major Expansion

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
4Fams

NYC Schools Punish Students for Doing Challenging Work & Reward Minimal Learning

Alina Adams
Author: Alina Adams
child labor

Children in the Workforce: Several States Are Softening Child Labor Restrictions

John A. Fliter & Betsy Wood
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