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Missouri Teacher Argues Against State's
A Missouri middle school teacher contends the state's 2025 law banning cellphones in schools hinders authentic student learning and digital...
NYC Parents Overestimate Student Reading
A New York City school survey reveals a stark gap between parent perception and student proficiency in reading and math, with over 90% of parents...
Oklahoma Charter School's Student Records
Confidential student records from the closed Proud To Partner Leadership Academy remain in its former Oklahoma City building, with state and school
Detroit schools tighten early pickup rules
Detroit schools are tightening rules on unexcused early student sign-outs. Repeated violations will now require parent meetings and attendance...
College Parents Urged to Step Back
A student affairs professional advises parents to reduce hovering and digital contact so freshmen can build independence and resilience at college.
Education Department requires parental
The U.S. Department of Education issued guidance stating that mental health screenings and student surveys on sensitive topics must be treated as...
Watlington Targets Academic Gains Amid Planned School Closures
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. enters his fifth year focusing on improving student achievement while the district plans to close...
Stride’s Virtual Career Schools: Mixed Outcomes and Oversight Gaps
Stride Inc.’s Alabama Destinations Career Academy and Idaho Technical Career Academy show divergent student results amid varied state oversight...
Student Journalists Discuss the Impact of AI on Their Work
Student journalists share their experiences with AI and its effects on their writing and newsrooms
Proposed Reforms to Head Start Program Spark Concerns
A former Head Start student and program leader expresses opposition to proposed reforms, citing concerns that they would weaken the program's core...
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...
New York's Portrait of a Graduate Initiative Faces Implementation Challenges
The New York State education system has adopted the Portrait of a Graduate framework, aiming to redefine student success beyond standardized tests...
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...
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...
Schools Experiment with New Approach to Purchasing Educational Tools
School districts are testing outcomes-based contracting, a method where vendors are paid based on student results, to ensure that educational tools...
Improvisation Techniques in English/Language Arts Classes Boost Student Participation and Creativity
Educators are using improvisation techniques in English/language arts classes to encourage participation and creativity among students.