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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
immigration
civil rights

Educators Say Worst Fears Realized as High Schoolers Detained by ICE

'This is a wake-up call ... the unimaginable is happening,' said one immigrant advocate of the stepped-up enforcement campaign now ensnaring students.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
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budget cuts

How Much More Positive Head Start Evidence Do We Need to Save It?

Under threat by the Trump administration, the program has proven its value, even while being unfairly expected to solve all childhood inequities.

Conor P. Williams
Author: Conor P. Williams
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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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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
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
Future of High School
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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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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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Indiana

Indiana’s Butler University Adds Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Amid Shortage

Claire Rafford, Mirror Indy
bus driver shortage

Lack of Bus Drivers Has Schools Across Oklahoma Straining to Fill Gaps

Beth Wallis, StateImpact Oklahoma, Oklahoma Voice
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Psychologist Warns: Lack of Playtime, Excessive Adult Oversight, Is Hurting Kids

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
Book Review

Other Countries Have Social Safety Nets: The U.S. Has Women

Rebecca Gale
Author: Rebecca Gale
Analysis

$3 Million Question: Do Skills Taught in Schools Really Lead to Success in Life?

Matt Chingos
Author: Matt Chingos
Washington State

Homelessness on the Rise Among Washington’s K-12 Students

Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard
science of reading

Indiana Science of Reading Teacher Training: More Than Most States, But Not All

Patrick O’Donnell
Author: Patrick O’Donnell
Hawaii

‘No Easy Answers’ For Keeping Hawaii’s Smallest Public Schools Open And Thriving

Megan Tagami, CalMatters
EDlection 2024

Polling Data: Presidents Split the Public on Schools

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
commentary

Will AI Be Your Next Principal? Probably Not. But It’s Here to Stay

Gene Pinkard
Author: Gene Pinkard
Hawaii

Lahaina Teachers Say More Help is Needed for Struggling West Maui Schools

Megan Tagami, CalMatters
New Orleans

With the Opening of a New School, New Orleans Is an All-Charter District No More

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
New Hampshire

NH Federal Court Strikes Down ‘Banned Concepts’ Teaching Law

Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
California

When Is a California College Degree Worth the Cost? A New Study Has Answers

Mikhail Zinshteyn
Minnesota

Minnesota Advocates Push for Public Investment in Early Childhood Education

Madison McVan
Opinion

5 Thoughts for New Grads Who Want to Balance Meaningful Work With Making Money

Christopher Wong Michaelson & Jennifer Tosti-Kharas
Analysis

Schools Can Close Summer Learning Gaps with These 4 Strategies

Rhea Almeida, The Conversation
California

Scorching Schoolyards: California Groups Want More Trees, Less Asphalt at Schools

Alejandra Reyes-Velarde
math

To Engage Students in Math, Educators Try Connecting it to Their Culture

Kate Rix
School Closures

Fewer Students, Crumbling Buildings: Columbus Looks to Shut Schools Again

Wayne D’Orio
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