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Last School Year Was the Hottest on Record. How Do We Protect Students?

DeMio: Scorching temperatures and cuts to government funding for cooling and ventilation systems are putting children's learning and lives at risk.

Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Author: Paige Shoemaker DeMio
school choice
Indiana

Indiana Microschool Network Aims to Bring Choice to Rural Families

Started by a school district, the collaborative will start new microschools, hoping to make it easier for others to launch across the state.

Patrick O’Donnell
Author: Patrick O’Donnell
core topics
core topics

New Report: States Need to Up Their Game on Preparing Elementary Math Teachers

NCTQ finds many places lacking on how to teach core topics, leverage high-quality instructional material and rely on strong licensure tests.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
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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
Future of High School
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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reading instruction
028

We Started Grouping Students by Reading Ability vs. Grade. Here’s What Happened

Berg: Educators teach skills that every student in the room is ready for. There’s no guessing and no watering down instruction.

Jessica Berg
commentary
commentary

I Talked to Teenagers About Conspiracy Theories. Here’s What They Told Me

Covington: For students who watched the viral social media response to a classmate’s death, news literacy is key.

Hannah Covington
Author: Hannah Covington
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climate change

Last School Year Was the Hottest on Record. How Do We Protect Students?

DeMio: Scorching temperatures and cuts to government funding for cooling and ventilation systems are putting children's learning and lives at risk.

Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Author: Paige Shoemaker DeMio
STEM
STEM

4 Creative Ways to Engage Kids in STEM Over the Summer

Tips to foster curiosity and problem-solving at home.

Amber M. Simpson, The Conversation
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Altadena Girls
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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LGBTQ Students

Data Show LGBTQ Students Report Bullying and Attacks from Kids — and Teachers

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
Future of High School

Iowa Teens Spend Less Time in Classrooms, and Succeed More — Here’s How

Andrew Bauld
COVID-19

COVID School Data: Mental Health Worse, Staffing Tight, Enrollment Frozen

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
math

LA Looks to Expand Popular Math Program Without Clear Evidence of Effectiveness

Will Callan
North Carolina

N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper Declares ‘State of Emergency’ for Public Education

Greg Childress, NC Newsline
Analysis

There is Agreement on Civics Education — If You Know Where to Look

David J. Bobb
Author: David J. Bobb
science of reading

As Reading Instruction Shifts, Absenteeism and Tardies Can Lead to Poor Outcomes

Rupen Fofaria, EdNC.org
Opinion

School Districts Often Oppose Open Enrollment. Why That’s a Mistake

Jude Schwalbach
Author: Jude Schwalbach
podcast

LISTEN — Class Disrupted S4 E16: Is Legislation the Best Way to End the ‘Reading Wars’?

Michael B. Horn & Diane Tavenner
uvalde shooting

A Year Ago, These Uvalde Kids Left School Early. They’re Haunted by What Happened Next

Uriel J. García & Evan L’Roy
book bans

Feds: Book Removal in Ga. School District May Have Caused ‘Hostile Environment’

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Teacher Appreciation Month

Better Pay, Better Materials, Training, Respect — What Survey Says Teachers Want

Sydney Morris
Author: Sydney Morris
tuition

More States are Giving Students More Money to Pay for Community College

Elaine S. Povich, Stateline, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts
Following the COVID Money

Detroit Schools Got $1.3 Billion in COVID Relief. Why It Might Not Be Enough

Asher Lehrer-Small
Author: Asher Lehrer-Small
Opinion

Teachers Want to Innovate. Schools that Don’t Let Them Are Losing Out

Chelsea Waite
Author: Chelsea Waite
Ohio

Senate Bill Would Create ‘Intellectual Diversity’ Centers at Ohio State and the University of Toledo

Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
Opinion

To Bolster Civics Knowledge & Reading Skills, Why Not Do Both at the Same Time?

Ross Wiener
Author: Ross Wiener
library

Louisiana Senate Approves Restrictions on Children’s Library Access

Piper Hutchinson, Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana

Louisiana Students Inspire Bill to Improve Response to Mass Shootings on Campus

Greg Larose, Louisiana Illuminator
Georgia

Georgia State Awards Diplomas to First Graduating Class at Walker State Prison

Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder
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