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Research Points to COVID’s ‘Long Tail’ on School Graduation Rates

Matriculation rates have declined in 26 states, but the full impact of the pandemic’s disruption might not be known for years.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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Survey: For Most Parents, Grades Have Lost Ground as Measure of Student Progress

Due to factors like grade inflation, parents put more stock in communication with teachers to gauge kids’ performance, a large national survey found.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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Q&A: Nation’s First School Counselor Residency Launches in Rural CA

Amid the youth mental health crisis, a new residency model from the California Center on Teaching Careers could transform counselor shortages.

Marianna McMurdock
Author: Marianna McMurdock
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Department of Education

Trump Taps Linda McMahon, Donor and Former Wrestling Exec, to be Education Chief

Despite championing apprenticeships and workforce development, her main charge may be dismantling the department she’s set to lead.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Texas
Bible

In Close Vote, Texas Approves Reading Program Laden With Bible Lessons

The measure is a victory for those seeking more religion in the nation’s classrooms, an idea championed by incoming President Donald Trump.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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EDlection 2024

Young Voters Favored Abortion Rights and President-Elect Trump, New Data Shows

Analysis shows Gen Z can be liberal on issues like reproductive rights and climate change while conservative on the economy, jobs and immigration.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
New York City
affordable housing

With Starkest Increase in a Decade, More NYC Students Without Homes Than Ever

In a 23% increase, the largest seen in a single year, 146,000 students experienced homelessness in 2023-24. What changes experts say are overdue.

Marianna McMurdock
Author: Marianna McMurdock
Artificial Intelligence
AI

AI-Fueled Testing, From the Mouths of Babes

Voice-activated, AI-powered software promises to level the playing field, especially for pre-K students.

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo

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AI-Fueled Testing, From the Mouths of Babes

Voice-activated, AI-powered software promises to level the playing field, especially for pre-K students.

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo

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AI
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Q&A: Katy Knight’s Quest to Fund Ed Tech’s ‘Deeply Unsexy Things’

Siegel Family Endowment’s Katy Knight seeks to rebalance school technology ‘churn’ with evidence, stability.

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
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Q&A: What it Will Take to Make Schools Safe for Black Children 

Blending autobiography and analysis in new book, Brian Rashad Fuller uncovers how schools damage Black youth and what transformation can look like.

Marianna McMurdock
Author: Marianna McMurdock
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U.S. ‘Catastrophically Wrong’ to Separate Early Child Care from Education

In new book, child development expert and social media star Dan Wuori dismantles notion of early child care as a form of 'industrialized' babysitting.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
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60 day eviction order
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Q&A: NYC Shelter Dir. on ‘Complete Destabilization, Chaos’ Facing Migrant Kids

With housing, school placements uncertain amid Mayor Adams’s policies, nation’s largest shelter provider official says kids’ development is threatened

Marianna McMurdock
Author: Marianna McMurdock
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No MAGA Mandate on Public Education as Voters Reject Vouchers, Culture Wars

Paris: The vast majority of parents believe in America's public schools and want to work with their children's teachers to make education better

Katie Paris
Author: Katie Paris
commentary
commentary

Jeb Bush: This Election, Families Made Their Voices Heard on School Choice

Parents want the opportunity to find the right educational path for their kids. Policymakers must break down barriers that stand in their way.

Jeb Bush
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college and career

At My School, Early College Is for All Students. It Should Be at Your School, Too

Educator's view: 'I am a college student' are powerful words for a young person. Early college validates high expectations and sets a bar for success

Rachel Romano
Author: Rachel Romano
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Columbine

Our Schools Were Victims of Mass Shootings. We Know What Congress Needs to Do

Principals' view: Long after a tragedy, the real recovery begins. Schools need help to support mental health, deal with trauma and stop swatting

Frank DeAngelis, Patricia Greer & Greg Johnson
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Future of High School

Hip Hop Is Saving Teen Lives in Minnesota

By connecting with at-risk youth through music that is embedded in Twin Cities culture, one high school is getting students to learn — off the streets

Jim Fields & Emmeline Zhao
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
Video
Bronx

WATCH: When Noma Makes School Lunch for New York City Students

Denmark’s Noma Projects, by the World’s Best Restaurant, made lunch for nearly 600 K-8 students. Here’s what happened.

Jim Fields & Emmeline Zhao
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testing
Assessment

Responding to Post-Pandemic Norms, More States are Lowering Test Standards

Changes in states like Wisconsin have renewed criticism of a testing ‘honesty gap’ and sparked calls to level with parents about student performance.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson

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coaching

Bela Karolyi, Gymnastics Coach, Revered Then Disgraced, Dies at 82.
Trump Administration

McMahon’s Metamorphosis: Ed Nominee’s Journey Mirrors the GOP’s Turn to Trump

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Maryland

Maryland Schools Have New Rules to Follow for Active Shooter Drills

Capital News Service
school choice

School Choice May Get Its Biggest Moment Yet

Nirvi Shah
mississippi

Mississippi Supporters of Public Funds to Private Schools Face Blow Post Election

Bobby Harrison
gun violence

‘Fix the damn system’: Parents of Oxford Shooting Victims Call for State Probe

Anna Liz Nichols
Artificial Intelligence

Judge Rebuffs Family’s Bid to Change Grade in AI Cheating Case

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
delaware

Survey: Commission Studying Education Spending Still Needs More Info

Julia Merola, Spotlight Delaware
math equity

Three Reasons Why So Few Eighth Graders in the Poorest Schools Take Algebra

Jill Barshay, The Hechinger Report
West Virginia

West Virginia Children’s Home to Close, Hundreds of Foster Kids Living in Group Homes

Amelia Ferrell Knisely, West Virginia Watch
special education

Report: Charters’ Flexibility Can Enable Better Outcomes for Disabled Pupils

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
Ohio

Majority of Ohioans in Favor of Universal Free School Meal Program, According to Poll

Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
EDlection 2024

Who is Linda McMahon–Trump’s D.O.E. Pick?

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financial aid

2025-26 FAFSA Now Available for All Students, Families as Part of Beta Testing

Hannah Vinueza McClellan
New York

NYC Eases on Shelter Evictions for Migrants with School-Age Children

Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat New York
Louisiana

Court Lets Louisiana Require Classroom Display of Ten Commandments — for Now

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
New York

In Brief: What Is Foundation Aid, New York’s School-Funding Formula?

Bianca Fortis
Artificial Intelligence

Feds Charge Once-Lauded AllHere AI Founder in $10M Scheme to Defraud Investors

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
lausd

LA Voters Overwhelmingly Approve $9 Billion School Bond

Ben Chapman
derechos civiles

A Los Padres De Habla No Inglesa Se Les Niegan Servicios Esenciales De Traducción

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
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