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In Class and on TikTok, South Dakota Summer Interns Preserve Lakota Language

On the Pine Ridge Reservation, one school’s mission is to revitalize and teach others the 1,000-year-old language that’s in danger of being erased

Lauren Wagner
Author: Lauren Wagner
The 74 Interview
The 74 Interview
The 74 Interview

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet on Why He’s Trying to Escape Washington

The early favorite to become Colorado’s next governor says the Democratic Party dropped the ball on education under Biden.

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
The Big Picture
The Big Picture
The Big Picture

New Study: Female Teachers Much More Stressed, Burned Out Than Male Colleagues

But fewer educators overall are looking to quit — and researchers see signs teacher well-being may be stabilizing after the pandemic.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
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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

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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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

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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Truly Shifting to Science of Reading Sometimes Takes ‘Balanced Literacy Rehab’

McQuillan: Even with new curricula and good intentions, old teaching habits die hard. How to break the cycle and improve literacy outcomes.

Kristen McQuillan
Author: Kristen McQuillan
commentary
commentary

Why the Traditional College Major May Be Holding Students Back in a Rapidly Changing Job Market

Rethinking the college major could help colleges better understand what employers and students need.

John Weigand
commentary
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How Well Do Middle Schools Prepare Students for HS? Here’s a New Way to Find Out

Griffith & Coffey: Using already available data, a HS Readiness Score can provide key information to parents searching for a school for their kids

David Griffith & Meredith Coffey
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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
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Early Care and Education
Early Care and Education

States Create Trust Funds to Bolster Child Care and Early Childhood Education

With federal funds from the American Rescue Plan gone, some states have established trust funds dedicated to early care and education.

Bryce Covert
Author: Bryce Covert
Opinion
Opinion

Why Cut a Federal Program That Helps Student Parents Access Child Care?

Student parents need affordable child care, but the Trump administration proposed eliminating CCAMPIS, a federal program that helps them access it.

Elliot Haspel
Author: Elliot Haspel
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
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‘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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Nebraska

Nebraska Lawmaker Proposes Expanding NEST 529 Plans to K-12 Private Education

Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner
Analysis

High-Quality Teaching and Materials in Every Class are Key to Students’ Recovery

Laura Slover & Mike Cohen
design-based education

Q&A: Why Virtual Learning Will Thrive Long After the Pandemic

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
alabama

Alabama State Superintendent Warns About Upcoming Costs, Loss of Federal Money

Jemma Stephenson, Alabama Reflector
commentary

ChatGPT Could Be an Effective and Affordable Tutor

Anne Trumbore, The Conversation
Hawaii

Hawaii Hopes $35 Million School Kitchen Will Be Boost for Oahu Schools & Farmers

Thomas Heaton, Honolulu Civil Beat
Indiana

Indiana Senators Debate Ban on ‘Inappropriate’ Library Materials for Minors

Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle
Iowa

Iowa’s State Universities Not Shying Away From AI Technology in Classrooms

Eleanor Hildebrandt, Iowa Capital Dispatch
COVID Policy Briefing

‘The Other Long COVID’ Affecting Kids: Missed Opportunities

John Bailey
Author: John Bailey
Arkansas

Arkansas House Panel Approves Governor’s Education Package

Antoinette Grajeda, Arkansas Advocate
Ohio

Ohio Senate Passes Education Department Overhaul

Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal
war in ukraine

Unhappy Anniversary: Year After Invasion, Mixed Emotions for Ukrainians in U.S.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
teacher pay

Mississippi Insurance Premium Hike Blunts Teacher Pay Raise

Julia James, Mississippi Today
education finance

Schools Still Pouring Money Into Reading Materials That Teach Kids to Guess

Asher Lehrer-Small
Author: Asher Lehrer-Small
commentary

Principal’s View: How Alabama Is Leading the Way in Solving the Math Crisis

Dilhani Uswatte
Author: Dilhani Uswatte
higher education

3 Pandemic Lessons About Inequality in College & Why They Matter Today

Elena G. van Stee, The Conversation
STEM

16 Under 16: Where Are The 74’s 2022 Class of STEM Achievers Now?

Emmeline Zhao
Author: Emmeline Zhao
commentary

Excellence and Empowerment: A Philanthropic Approach to Education Reform

Erica Haines
Author: Erica Haines
mental health

Oregon Youth Tell State, Federal Leaders They Need Culturally Relevant Mental Health Care

Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle
Analysis

Teacher Pay, School Choice, Literacy: Top Priorities for 44 Governors in 2023

Bella DiMarco & Nathalie Kirsch
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