K-12 education news — school policy, curriculum changes, funding, and issues affecting students and families.
450K borrowers say they were ripped off. Their student loans are being erased
A federal judge has ruled in favor of 450,000 borrowers in a class-action lawsuit against their colleges for fraudulent practices, clearing the way fo…
The one literacy metric schools miss: Students’ love of reading
Schools measure reading fluency, comprehension, and decoding accuracy, but rarely track whether students actually love reading. This gap in assessment…
Summer reading for teaching and school improvement: Harnessing the Science of Learning
# Summer Reading on Learning Science Gives Schools a New Framework Teachers and administrators spend summers seeking practical answers to persistent …
Learning doesn’t happen by accident–it starts with consistency and communication
Student learning outcomes depend on consistent practices and clear communication across classrooms and grade levels, according to educators tracking o…
What Is A One-to-One Classroom?
# What Is A One-to-One Classroom? A one-to-one classroom provides each student with sustained access to a personal digital device, typically a laptop…
Rural California school district creates space where kids can learn to swim
# Rural California School District Opens Aquatic Center to Expand Swimming Access A rural school district in California secured funding to build a ne…
First graders need a chance to explain their math thinking
# First Graders Need a Chance to Explain Their Math Thinking Teachers in first grade carry outsized influence over how students develop their relatio…
My son wasn’t dyslexic—he was never properly taught to read
# Summary A parent discovered that their son's reading struggles in fifth grade stemmed not from dyslexia but from gaps in foundational reading instr…
Rethinking MTSS: How schools can turn student data into meaningful support
# Rethinking MTSS: How Schools Turn Student Data Into Meaningful Support Schools collect vast amounts of student data through Multi-Tiered System of …
We need accessible data and greater student agency
Schools must give students greater control over their learning while making educational data transparent and accessible, advocates argue. The push cen…
Chronic absenteeism isn’t the problem–it’s the signal
# Chronic Absenteeism Isn't the Problem—It's the Signal School leaders across the country face the same pattern. A student misses 10, 15, or 20 days …
WorkKeys is lowering the bar on student proficiency
# WorkKeys Substitution Weakens Academic Standards Schools increasingly allow WorkKeys, a career-readiness assessment, to count as meeting proficienc…
Leading in the in-between: A multi-track approach to leadership growth
# School Leaders Need Support During the Career Gap Before Administration Teachers often wait years between earning an administrative license and sec…
An Updated Guide To Questioning In The Classroom
Teachers who ask effective questions in the classroom shape how deeply students think and learn. Research confirms that questioning quality directly c…
3 reasons Colorado touts the nation’s best education systems
Colorado ranks among the nation's top education systems, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings. The state competes for recognition alongside …
Digital detox: Reducing screen time creates space to build literacy skills
# Digital Detox: Reducing Screen Time Creates Space to Build Literacy Skills Teachers across elementary grades report a consistent concern. Screen ti…
Lead with purpose: 3 ways courageous K-12 leadership builds real impact
K-12 district leaders face mounting pressure to deliver results across sprawling operations. The Director of Maintenance and Operations for a 42-campu…
Data-driven decision-making is the key to unlocking K-12 district success
# Data-Driven Decision-Making Drives K-12 District Success School districts nationwide are increasingly relying on data analytics to improve operatio…
‘I was freaking out,’ says Howard University student among 500 unenrolled over tuition payment
Howard University unenrolled over 500 incoming first-year students last week after they missed tuition and financial-aid deadlines. The university has…
How to reframe study abroad for career readiness
Study abroad programs deliver measurable career benefits beyond cultural exposure, according to new survey data. Universities increasingly frame inter…
The future researcher in every fifth grader: The case for curiosity-first teaching
A Massachusetts fifth-grade teacher with 26 years of classroom experience argues that curiosity-driven instruction transforms how students engage with…
Beyond the ban: Rethinking cell phone policies in schools with smarter solutions
Schools across the country face mounting pressure to address smartphone use without resorting to outright bans. Rather than prohibiting devices entire…
Tracking Trump’s crackdown on higher education
President Donald Trump has intensified his focus on higher education policy, targeting practices and programs that align with his administration's pri…
New leaders arrive as long-serving presidents chart their exits
Colleges and universities nationwide are replacing retiring presidents with leaders selected for their track records in student success, community par…
The best time to be a teacher: Leading with AI and technology in the age of personalized learning
# Teachers and AI: A Shift in Educational Leadership Public schools face a fundamental shift in how teaching operates as artificial intelligence and …
In Illinois, charting a path for responsible AI use
Illinois educators are developing statewide guidance for artificial intelligence use in schools, grounding their recommendations in classroom realitie…
We can’t punish our way out of the attendance crisis
# We Can't Punish Our Way Out of the Attendance Crisis Student absenteeism has reached crisis levels across the U.S., with chronic absence rates clim…
What higher ed can do about getting research into the K-12 classroom
# What Higher Ed Can Do About Getting Research Into the K-12 Classroom A disconnect exists between university research and K-12 classroom practice. H…
Download Reports: Post-Pandemic Future: Implications for Privacy
# Post-Pandemic Future: Implications for Privacy Educational institutions face a turning point in how they handle student data. Privacy protections m…
Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages
A 12-year-old student in Michigan is using robotics to help preserve his Native American language, joining a growing effort to combat language extinct…
Children learn best on paper: We need better technology, not less of it
Research shows students retain information better when reading from paper rather than screens, yet education technology remains essential to classroom…
The hidden curriculum gap
# The Hidden Curriculum Gap Most high school seniors lack readiness for life after graduation, according to a post-graduation readiness report from Y…
6 keys to building a high-impact summer reading program
# 6 Keys to Building a High-Impact Summer Reading Program Bob Bolduc, founder of Hope for Youth and Families, identified a critical gap in 2023: stud…
My students need real connection, not AI feedback
# Real Human Connection Beats AI Feedback in the Classroom A teacher's recent reflection on student conferences raises a hard question about automati…
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