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Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Disabled Student in Lawsuit vs. District

In a decisive ruling, the high court confirms that the Americans with Disabilities Act holds schools to the same standards as other institutions.

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
School (In)Security
BoardDocs
School (In)Security

School Districts Unaware BoardDocs Software Published Their Private Files

Company said it notified customers nationwide after a tech glitch exposed confidential data, but multiple districts said they knew nothing about it.

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
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California

L.A. Unified Sees ‘Major Gains’ in Fight Against Chronic Absenteeism – But Problem Persists

Attendance is rising in LAUSD after new initiatives and a push for at-home visits, said Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.

Jacob Matthews
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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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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
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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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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 Reform Will Fail Without Families

Schools are trying to raise the bar on reading — but they need parents to hold it up.

Maya Payne Smart
Author: Maya Payne Smart
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commentary

The Road to Educational Equity: Can Ed Tech Solve the Digital Divide?

Prakash: Ed tech is not a short-term fix or an optional add-on, but rather a core element of a broader equity agenda prioritizing student outcomes.

Aditya Prakash
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commentary

New Interactive Map Showcases Personalized Learning in All 50 States

Hammonds & Hite: The adoption of policies to support competency-based teaching & learning marks a significant shift in how student success is viewed.

Bill Hite
Author: Bill Hite
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commentary

Texas Law Targets Education Emergency of Uncertified Teachers in the Classroom

Hostetter: Too many teaching jobs are filled by people who aren't fully qualified. Capping the number will lead to greater professionalism & standards

Mayme Hostetter
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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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deportation

Deportation Fears Push Some New York Immigrant Students to Virtual Learning

Michael Elsen-Rooney
phonics

As Reading Scores Fall, States Turn to Phonics — but Not Without a Fight

Robbie Sequeira, Missouri Independent
Maine

‘It Broke Him, and it Broke Me’: Maine Parents, Educators Describe Trauma from Restraint and Seclusion

Eesha Pendharkar
Indiana

How an Indiana Teacher Prepares Students for College Success

Aleksandra Appleton
Opinion

Can Learning Cursive Help Kids Read Better? Some Policymakers Think It’s Worth a Try

Shawn Datchuk, The Conversation
Author: Shawn Datchuk
Missouri

Kansas City Parents Push for Dyslexia to be Taken Seriously

Maria Benevento
school voucher

Rapidly Expanding School Voucher Programs Pinch State Budgets

Kevin Hardy, Stateline
New York City

NYC Schools Fail to Protect Students with Disabilities From Lengthy Suspensions

Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat New York
Trump Administration

How Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful’ Tax Bill Could Impact Programs for Women, Kids

Amanda Becker, The 19th
burnout

As Teacher Burnout Deepens, States Scramble to Fill Job Vacancies

Robbie Sequeira, Missouri Independent
commentary

Learning Together as a Team Boosts Both Teachers’ Practice & Student Achievement

Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey
charter schools

Supreme Court Blocks Religious Charter Schools

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education department

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Kill Ed Dept., Orders Fired Workers Reinstated

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
Supreme Court

‘A Day to Exhale’: Supreme Court Deadlocks on Religious Charter Schools — For Now

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
child development

Introducing zero2eight: The 74’s Hub for Early Care & Education

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To Close the Latino Student Success Gap, Open Up the Educator Pipeline

Amanda Fernandez & Dana Bryson
baby development

Breakthrough Research Shows the Complexity and Brilliance of Babies’ Brains

K.C. Compton
Author: K.C. Compton
Department of Education

McMahon Takes Flak From Democrats, Republicans at Congressional Budget Hearing

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
teacher pay

Across the U.S., Unions Are Seeking Big Boosts to Paraprofessional Pay

Lauren Wagner
Author: Lauren Wagner
commentary

The True Impact of School Meal Funding Cuts: More Hunger, Less Learning

Katie Wilson
Author: Katie Wilson
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