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Big Tax Bill Passes Senate With Less ‘Beautiful’ Plan for National School Choice

House members must now wrestle with scaled-back proposal, which no longer requires states to participate.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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h.a.g.s.

Signed With Memories: The Enduring Tradition of the Student Yearbook

Gallery: From heartfelt messages to senior superlatives, the student yearbook has spanned generations, marking the end of the school year.

Trinity Alicia
Author: Trinity Alicia
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commentary

Why Local Education Organizations Matter, and Why They Matter More Now

Trinidad: Three lessons on supporting these local networks amid shifts in the federal landscape.

Jose Eos Trinidad
Author: Jose Eos Trinidad
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Big Improvements Require Big Changes: Close Bad Schools and Expand Good Ones

Aldeman: New Orleans, Denver & Florida show how implementing a portfolio model of school choice can lead to dramatic academic gains.

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman
school choice
school choice

More Than a Third of Homeschool Families Also Use Public Schools, New Data Shows

‘I don't know any family that really has kids who learn the same way,’ one parent said.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education

Ed Committee Advances Schwinn, Richey Nominations to Full Senate

Sen. Bill Cassidy, who chairs the committee, called them 'crucial to enacting President Trump’s pro-America agenda.'

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
immigration
immigration

SCOTUS: Lower Courts Overstepped in Nationwide Injunction on Birthright Order

Seen as a win for President Trump, Friday’s 6-3 decision sparks fear among immigrant advocates and educators about the fate of young children.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
data analysis
data analysis

Suspensions for Students with Disabilities Are Far More Frequent in These States

Exclusive analysis by The 74 of 2022-23 IDEA data reveals stark disparities among students already subject to disproportionate punishment in school.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld

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The Big Picture
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

Future of High School

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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Future of High School
Future of High School
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
Future of High School
Future of High School
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
Future of High School
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
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Teachers Wary of Shuttering the Education Department, More Optimistic About AI

Tadros, Lopez, and Pope: Federal and local decisions continue to be made without the voices of teachers who know students and classrooms best.

Joseph Tadros, Jennifer López & Carlotta Pope
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commentary

Why Local Education Organizations Matter, and Why They Matter More Now

Trinidad: Three lessons on supporting these local networks amid shifts in the federal landscape.

Jose Eos Trinidad
Author: Jose Eos Trinidad
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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commentary

When Students Don’t Show Up, It’s Not the Kids Failing. What Schools Should Do

Educator's view: Chronic absenteeism is one of the most urgent signals that students are struggling. It can't be solved with lectures or punishments.

Khari Shabazz
Author: Khari Shabazz
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health care

‘Expensive and Complicated’: Most Rural Hospitals No Longer Deliver Babies

More than 100 hospitals across 26 states have closed their labor and delivery units since 2020.

Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline
Early Care and Education
Early Care and Education
Early Learning Roundups

Absent Federal Support, States Become Innovators in Early Care and Education

Some states are attracting national attention for their early learning policy and funding solutions.

Rebecca Gale
Author: Rebecca Gale
California
California

Transitional Kindergarten Participation Declines Despite Expansion, Report Finds

Despite expanding eligibility requirements, California’s transitional kindergarten program showed declining rates of participation.

Vani Sanganeria, EdSource
commentary
commentary

Across Party Lines, Stakeholders Are Calling for Regulatory Reform in Child Care

Streamlining licensing requirements is one key part of a healthy child care system, but it’s critical to leave health and safety regulations in place.

Elliot Haspel
Author: Elliot Haspel
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commentary

Employers Are Filling the Child Care Void, But Is That the Right Solution?

Prior: Rather than expecting businesses and corporations to pay for child care, we could expect them to pay taxes to support access for everyone.

Megan Prior
Author: Megan Prior
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How Some Texas Teachers Are Earning Six Figures — Without Leaving the Classroom

Kebschull Barrett: In Midland, team teacher-leaders get a stipend plus a bonus from the state, resulting in increased pay, job satisfaction, retention

Sharon Kebschull Barrett
Author: Sharon Kebschull Barrett

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Black history

Juneteenth Can Teach Students to Explore the Oft-Avoided Side of U.S. History

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Analysis

New Microschool Accreditation Pathways Are Opening Doors for Founders & Families

Kerry McDonald
Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Prohibition on Gender Affirming Care for Minors

Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout
Los Angeles Unified School District

L.A. Families Are Mostly Satisfied With Their Schools, Survey Says

Ben Chapman
baby development

Sad Beige Parenting Trend: What It Really Means for Baby Development

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commentary

Red States’ School Vouchers Mark Biggest Shift in U.S. Education in a Century

David Osborne
Author: David Osborne
school choice

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

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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Vaccine Expert and Former CDC Advisory Committee Member on RFK Jr.’s Firings

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
literacy

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

Jessica Berg
Early Care and Education

New Mexico’s Investments in Early Care and Education Begin to Show Progress

Rebecca Gale
Author: Rebecca Gale
core topics

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

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
commentary

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

Hannah Covington
Author: Hannah Covington
commentary

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

Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Author: Paige Shoemaker DeMio
school choice

Indiana Microschool Network Aims to Bring Choice to Rural Families

Patrick O’Donnell
Author: Patrick O’Donnell
federal budget

Three Districts Took the Long View with Federal Relief Funds. Their Bets Are Paying Off

Kathleen Hayes, EdSurge
Pre-K

Pre-K Teachers Are Stressed and Say They Want to Quit

Bryce Covert
Author: Bryce Covert
STEM

4 Creative Ways to Engage Kids in STEM Over the Summer

Amber M. Simpson, The Conversation
Trump Administration

Trump Wants to Cut Funding for California Schools Over One Trans Athlete. It’s Not So Easy

Adam Echelman, CalMatters
North Carolina

How to Expand Family Child Care in NC from CCR&R Team

Liz Bell, EdNC.org
school (in)security

The Feds Are Coming for Immigrant Kids

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
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