Cellphone Bans And How They Are Enforced
Varies by school district · Varies by state
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Students on Desks and Bells: Chronic absenteeism, NAEP and test scores, Reading instruction and the science of reading, Math recovery, College and career readiness and School safety.
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English Learners And Language Access
California Department of Education · California English Learner Roadmap Policy
Math Recovery
Math Recovery Council of North America... · Varies by state; often aligns with...
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Study Links Student Mattering to Better Mental Health and Grades
A Georgetown University study of nearly 600 sixth graders in Tulsa finds a stronger sense of mattering-feeling valued and adding value-is linked to lower anxiety, greater school engagement, and modest academic gains, especially among students of color.
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SAT scores rise for class of 2026 as participation falls
The mean SAT score for the class of 2026 increased 16 points to 1045. Participation fell 2.5% to 1.95 million students, the first decline since 2021.
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Trump Administration Rescinds Title IX LGBTQ+ Protections
The U.S. Department of Education has formally revoked the 2024 Title IX rule that protected LGBTQ+ and pregnant students.
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GAO Finds Federal Chronic Absenteeism Data Unreliable
A GAO report reveals federal chronic absenteeism data is unreliable due to flawed counting methods and weakened oversight.
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New York City Schools Ban Generative AI and Limit Screen Time
New York City public schools have imposed a one-year moratorium on generative AI and strict daily screen time limits for students in grades 2K through 8.
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College Wage Advantage Shrinks as AI Reshapes Job Market
The financial premium for a college degree has declined sharply in recent years, with AI estimated to cause a third of the drop.
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NWEA data shows K-8 reading scores rising
An NWEA analysis finds sizable reading score gains for K-8 students from 2025 to 2026.
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San Francisco ethnic studies courses boost GPAs and cut failure rates
A multi-year study of San Francisco Unified School District students found those taking ethnic studies courses saw higher GPAs and lower failure rates.
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NYC Launches Free 2-K Program for 2,000 Toddlers
New York City's new free 2-K program opened for 2,000 children, despite a pre-launch payment crisis that left some providers scrambling.
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Danbury Schools' Career Academy Model Boosts Graduation
Danbury Public Schools has launched a wall-to-wall career academy model, integrating academic and technical education for all high school students.
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U.S. Rises in PISA Rankings Amid Global Score Declines
The latest PISA results show U.S. students gaining relative standing internationally.
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Ohio Hospital Screens Preschoolers for Kindergarten Readiness
Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus screens 3-to-5-year-olds for foundational literacy skills during pediatric checkups.
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New York Schools Shift From Novels to Excerpts, Citing Exam Preparation
New York teachers report a decline in novel reading in classrooms, attributing it to curriculum mandates focused on state test preparation.
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NYC Bans Student AI Tools for Grades 2-K Through 8
New York City's Department of Education will ban student-facing generative AI tools for all students from 2-K through 8th grade.
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Report Urges K-12 Focus on College and Career Navigation
A FutureEd report argues that integrating career guidance into curriculum, using nonprofit intermediaries, and deploying AI tools can close the guidance gap students face.
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New Orleans Survey Finds 1 in 4 Students Missed Needed Counseling
A New Orleans youth survey reveals 26% of students who needed counseling did not get it, with stigma and systemic gaps cited as key barriers.
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Trump Administration Targets Private College Tax Status
The Trump administration proposes stripping tax-exempt status from private colleges offering race-based student benefits.
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Detroit schools post gains on 2026 M-STEP
The Detroit Public Schools Community District saw small year-over-year gains in reading, writing, and math on the 2026 M-STEP.
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Michigan third grade reading scores drop to lowest in 12 years
Michigan's third grade reading proficiency fell to 38.2% in 2026, down from 38.9% the prior year.
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New England Superintendents Prioritize Stability Over Structural Change
A study of 307 district leaders finds most prioritize system stabilization over deep structural change, despite widespread belief in the need for it.