McKinney-Vento and students experiencing homelessness
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Maine, Kansas Colleges Credit Soft Skills
The University of Maine system and two Kansas community colleges will award college credits to incoming students for soft skills credentials earned...
Schools face AI, screens, federal cuts
As 54 million students return to K-12 schools, NPR reports on how artificial intelligence is prompting more handwritten work, districts like Los...
New Jersey teachers adapt as immigration
Teachers in New Jersey are adjusting their classroom strategies to support immigrant students as federal immigration arrests in the state have surged.
Michigan offers direct college admissions
A Michigan program automatically admits high school students to 20 state colleges based on their transcripts, eliminating essays and recommendations.
Nurse Practitioner Students Struggle to Find
A severe shortage of clinical preceptors is preventing advanced nursing students from completing required training, forcing many to pay out of pocket...
Trans, nonbinary students miss school over
A new report from Glisten and The Trevor Project finds 32% of transgender, nonbinary and gender diverse students missed school in the prior month due...
California Bill Mandates Early Math Tests
The California Legislature passed a bill requiring annual math assessments for all kindergarten through second-grade students starting in the 2028-29
Supreme Court asked to review special ed
Two Massachusetts families have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case challenging a state rule that requires private school students to...
New Workforce Pell Grants to Help Pay for Career Training
The US government has introduced new Workforce Pell Grants to help students pay for career training programs, making it easier for them to acquire...
Supportive Teachers Key to Trans Students' Success in Classroom
A new report highlights the importance of supportive teachers in helping trans students thrive in school, with affirming identities and creating...
Efforts to Protect Students from Immigration Enforcement on School Grounds Intensify
As the new school year begins, educators and advocates are working to prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity on or near school...
Developing Writing Skills in the Age of AI
Educators emphasize the importance of personal attention and encouragement in helping students craft strong college essays and personal statements.
US Kindergarten Vaccine Rates Continue Downward Trend
New data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a decline in vaccination rates among kindergartners, with 4.2% of...
AI as a Thinking Partner: How Schools Can Foster Real Learning
A week-long AI pilot program with refugee students in Chicago revealed that AI tools designed to encourage critical thinking lead to better long-term...
A National Divide Over Holding Back Students: States Approach Retention Differently
States and school districts across the US approach retention, or holding back students, in different ways. Some states, like Hawaii, wait until ninth...
OCR Calls on Schools to 'Stop Racial Balancing' in New Discipline Guidance
The U.S. Department of Education has issued new school discipline guidance, calling on schools to 'stop racial balancing' and rebuffing previous...
Oklahoma Students Face Stricter Literacy Laws
Oklahoma students are returning to school with a focus on literacy, but concerns remain about the impact of new laws on low-scoring readers.
Writing Skills Get More Attention in School
A growing concern about students' writing abilities has led to a renewed focus on teaching writing skills in schools.
Rural Education Investment Crucial for Local Economies and Student Futures
A recent opinion piece highlights the importance of investing in rural education to bolster local economies and help students build a future close to...
Federal Loan Caps for Graduate Students Raise Concerns Over Access and Affordability
The Trump administration's new federal loan caps for graduate students have sparked debate over their impact on access and affordability in higher...
U.S. Universities Sliding into Decline as Global Education Leader
American academic research and innovation are facing a decline in support, with top scholars leaving and international students dwindling.
Slow Math: AI Helps Students Learn More by Making Them Review Mistakes
A new study suggests that students may learn more when AI makes them slow down and review their mistakes.
California School Streamlines SEL Supports with Multi-Tiered System
A California elementary school is piloting a multi-tiered system of supports model for social-emotional learning, which includes SEL curriculum...
Transforming Science Labs: From Compliance to Critical Thinking
Science educators advocate for shifting lab reports from dry, compliance-based exercises to engaging, inquiry-driven experiences that foster critical...