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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
special education
Nebraska

Despite the Law, Nebraska School Districts Denied Transfers to Special Ed Kids

First-ever report: In 2023-24, 40 districts wouldn't let students with disabilities opt in, leaving parents feeling hopeless & legislators frustrated.

Jeremy Turley & Lauren Wagner
U.S. Department of Education
confirmation

Amid Calls to Close Ed Dept., Schwinn Promises to Aid ‘Most Struggling Schools’

Under light questioning from senators, the deputy secretary nominee said she wants to create an ‘outcomes-oriented department.’

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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What’s the Best Way to Measure a School’s Quality? 5 Factors to Consider

Olson & Toch: More than test scores, a comprehensive set of research-based metrics would provide a richer understanding of a school's success.

Lynn Olson & Thomas Toch
deportation
deportation

Deportation Fears Push Some New York Immigrant Students to Virtual Learning

Some NY schools turn to virtual learning as Trump deportation fears keep immigrant students home.

Michael Elsen-Rooney
Analysis
Housing

In Dozens of Districts, Teachers Can’t Afford to Live Near Their Schools

Aldeman: District spending is up, but educator pay isn't. Efforts to provide affordable housing for teachers have run into trouble

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman
school choice
education

Exclusive Report: As Movement Grows, Microschools Aren’t So ‘Micro’ Anymore

The spread of private school choice programs are fueling growth, but public schools also see the model’s potential.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
childhood poverty
child hunger
Early Learning Roundups

Babies and Young American Children Suffer as U.S. Lags in Family Support

Here’s a look at where the federal benefit programs designed to support them succeed — and where they fall short.

Bryce Covert
Author: Bryce Covert

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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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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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Career and Technical Education
Future of High School

Amid Chaos, There’s Still Plenty of Good News on the Path to Higher Education

Litow: Career pathways represent a bipartisan approach to supporting students through high school to college and the workforce.

Stanley Litow
Author: Stanley Litow
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career pathways
Future of High School

Career Pathways Programs Have Huge Bipartisan Support. D.C. Should Get on Board

Lee: Colorado, Indiana and Delaware show what’s possible by listening to local leaders, thinking creatively and using data to guide improvement.

Nick Lee
Author: Nick Lee
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Opinion
literacy

How do Kids Learn to Read? There Are as Many Ways as There Are Students

Literacy expert: Not all children learn to read in the same way, but schools tend to adopt a single approach to literacy.

K. Dara Hill, The Conversation
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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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AI

STEM’s Grand Challenges — And Opportunities

Weld: With focus shifting to AI, changes in federal data and grant programs, and a lack of public awareness, STEM education must adapt and expand.

Jeff Weld
Author: Jeff Weld
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Baltimore

How I Coach All Educators at My Baltimore HS to Be Reading & Writing Teachers

O'Brien: The only way to catch older students up is to wrap literacy lessons into every grade and subject. But faculty members must learn how.

Bobbi F. O’Brien
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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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Virginia

Federal Court Allows Transgender Student to Try Out for Virginia School Sports Team

Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
EDlection 2024

‘Never Underestimate a Public School Teacher’: Walz’s Speech Stirs Night Three of DNC

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
Texas

Why One Texas School District Is Enrolling All Eighth Graders In Algebra

Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso Matters
Arkansas

Panel Approves $7 Million for Arkansas School Districts to Ban Phones During Class Time

Tess Vrbin
School (In)Security

10 Charts That Explain How Schools Have Grown Less Violent Since COVID

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
Oklahoma

Skyrocketing Test Gains in Oklahoma Are Largely Fiction, Experts Say

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Pennsylvania

Focusing on ‘Joy’ in Philly Schools Will Reduce Racial Discipline Disparities, Group Says

Lucy Tobier
alabama

For an Alabama Educator, a Job Done Too Well?

Kavitha Cardoza, palabra
Texas

Texas Educators Blame Test for English Learners’ Low Test Scores

Keaton Peters, Texas Tribune
West Virginia

Emergency Declaration, Extra Funding Helped West Virginia Kids Afford College

Lori Kersey
EDlection 2024

Poll: Americans Want Next President to Focus on Workforce Prep, Hiring Teachers

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
The 74 Interview

Teen Activist Rhea Maniar on the Power of Abortion to Turn Out Young Voters

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
Rhode Island

Ed Commissioner Ponders Next Steps for Control of Providence’s Public Schools

Alexander Castro
Connecticut

Connecticut’s ‘Disconnected Youth’ Commission Taking First Steps Toward Strategy

Jessika Harkay
Oklahoma

Ryan Walters Urges Oklahoma House to Start His Impeachment ‘Immediately’

Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice
commentary

50 Years after FERPA’s Passage, Ed Privacy Law Needs an Update for the AI Era

Ariel Fox Johnson
Author: Ariel Fox Johnson
Missouri

Missouri Standardized Test Scores Show Progress, Continued Challenges Statewide

Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
The Big Picture

Study: Teacher Pay Increase in Arkansas Closed Rural Funding Gaps

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
Kentucky

U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Stop States from Blocking Title IX Changes

Liam Niemeyer
Analysis

Hey, Students: Want a Good Job? Become a Teacher

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman
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