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Maine Case Opens New Battleground for School Choice: The Right to Discriminate

Some religious schools say serving LGBTQ students violates their faith. One voucher opponent said they want a ‘blank check to do what they want.’

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
The Big Picture
education
The Big Picture

Most Students Say They’re Not ‘Math People,’ RAND Survey Finds

A newly released poll shows huge numbers of middle and high schoolers zoning out during math class.

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
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The 74 Interview

Vaccine Expert and Former CDC Advisory Committee Member on RFK Jr.’s Firings

‘It's the worst of all worlds’: Dr. Paul Offit, co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, on the committee’s purge and replacement.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
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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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commentary
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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Red States’ School Vouchers Mark Biggest Shift in U.S. Education in a Century

Osborne: In 14 GOP-dominated states, Education Savings Accounts will upend equal opportunity and make school quality dependent on family wealth.

David Osborne
Author: David Osborne
reading instruction
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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
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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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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
North Carolina

Survey Finds 9 in 10 N.C. Voters Want More State Investment in Child Care

Katie Dukes, EducationNC
Analysis

Parents Tend to Choose Schools Based on Their Own Educational Experience

Anna Rhodes & Julia Szabo
Ohio

Ohio Economists: Scholarships Likely to Keep High Achievers In-State

Marty Schladen, Ohio Capital Journal
higher education

6 of 8 Ivy Leagues Will Soon Have Women as Presidents — Here’s Why This Matters

Felecia Commodore, The Conversation
Ohio

Ohio K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Goes Under the Microscope

Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal
Opinion

Black Community College Enrollment is Plummeting. How to Get Those Students Back

Karen A. Stout & Francesca I. Carpenter
Analysis

The Research-Backed Way to Keep Kids Safe

Kendra Hurley
Author: Kendra Hurley
Competency-Based Learning

Carnegie, ETS Team Up to Develop Competency-Based Assessments

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
Early Childhood

Pre-K Enrollment Nearly Bounces Back From Pandemic Amid Push for Universal Access

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Kansas

Kansas Early Childhood Task Force Looks to Other States for Guidance

Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector
opinion

Case Study: Delivering K-16 Outcomes with K-12 Dollars

Kevin Teasley
Author: Kevin Teasley
Union Report

Oakland’s Teacher Strike Is Settled, But These Union Tactics Aren’t Going Away

Mike Antonucci
Oregon

Oregon Bill Could Help Hold Teachers, School Nurses More Accountable for Abuse

Natalie Pate, Oregon Capital Chronicle
Opinion

With New Grants, 5 States Could Lead the Way to Widespread, Effective Tutoring

Kevin Huffman
Author: Kevin Huffman
child care

Think Child Care is Hard to Find? Try Being a Parent Who Works Early Mornings, Late Nights or Weekends

Bryce Covert
Author: Bryce Covert
Title IX

134K Comments on Feds’ Trans Sports Policy Demonstrate Difficulty of Compromise

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Opinion

How CT FAFSA Challenge Closes Opportunity Gaps and Promotes Access to Higher Ed

Charlene M. Russell-Tucker & Emily Pallin
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