Marquez and Diaz-Pollack: School vouchers could destabilize public education, divert tax dollars into private institutions and deepen inequality.
A Thousand Teachers Were Asked About ‘Equitable’ Grading. Most Didn’t Like It
Teachers found the practices meant to remove grading bias were ‘harmful’ to engagement, according to a survey by Thomas B. Fordham Institute and RAND.
Teachers found the practices meant to remove grading bias were ‘harmful’ to engagement, according to a survey by Thomas B. Fordham Institute and RAND.
Student Achievement Is Down Overall — but Kids at the Bottom Are Sinking Faster
Aldeman: It's not about race, income or parents' education. But across tests, grades and subjects, gap between higher and lower performers is growing
Aldeman: It’s not about race, income or parents’ education. But across tests, grades and subjects, gap between higher and lower performers is growing
How Charlie Kirk Changed Gen Z’s Politics
Janfaza: His focus on young voters in support of Trump inevitably shifted how young people were considered and included in the conversation.
Janfaza: His focus on young voters in support of Trump inevitably shifted how young people were considered and included in the conversation.
Are Kids Making Progress in Reading? It All Depends on How You Measure It
Aldeman: Different literacy tests evaluate different things. It may not be a question of gains vs. declines, but of decoding vs. comprehension.
Aldeman: Different literacy tests evaluate different things. It may not be a question of gains vs. declines, but of decoding vs. comprehension.
From Disaster Aid to Lettuce Trees, Teens Win Grants to Tackle Local Problems
Nonprofit awards 100 teams of young people in 27 states up to $7,500 apiece to address real-world issues in their communities.
Nonprofit awards 100 teams of young people in 27 states up to $7,500 apiece to address real-world issues in their communities.
COVID Worsened Long Decline in 12th-Graders’ Reading, Math Skills
First NAEP data since pandemic show seniors who graduated in 2024 performed worse than those who graduated in 2019.
First NAEP data since pandemic show seniors who graduated in 2024 performed worse than those who graduated in 2019.
English Teachers Work to Instill the Joy of Reading. Testing Gets in the Way
Perrillo and Newman: The top-down pressure to measure up on test scores saps the time and energy needed to promote reading for pleasure.
Perrillo and Newman: The top-down pressure to measure up on test scores saps the time and energy needed to promote reading for pleasure.
Banana Phones & Cozy Corners: Colorado’s 3rd Year of Universal Pre-K Gets off the Ground
40,000 kids are enrolled in Colorado’s universal preschool program this year.
40,000 kids are enrolled in Colorado’s universal preschool program this year.
Bringing Head Start to College
Kids on Campus aims to increase the number of Head Start programs on community college campuses to remove child care barriers for student parents.
Kids on Campus aims to increase the number of Head Start programs on community college campuses to remove child care barriers for student parents.
Another School Year, Another School Shooting
There’s an innate tension between school safety and students’ civil rights. The 74’s Mark Keierleber keeps you up to date on the news you need to know
There’s an innate tension between school safety and students’ civil rights. The 74’s Mark Keierleber keeps you up to date on the news you need to know
Kids Shouldn’t Access Social Media Until They’re Old Enough to Drive, Book Says
The idea is among 10 ‘actionable rules’ psychologist Jean M. Twenge offers for raising kids in a media-saturated world.
The idea is among 10 ‘actionable rules’ psychologist Jean M. Twenge offers for raising kids in a media-saturated world.
A Political & Societal Toxic Stew Makes This a Dangerous Time for K-12 Education
DeRoche: As faith in America's embattled public schools falls, the risk of corruption and malfeasance is on the rise.
DeRoche: As faith in America’s embattled public schools falls, the risk of corruption and malfeasance is on the rise.
To Tackle the Teacher Shortage, Start the Path to the Profession in High School
Baxter: Delaware is raising pay, creating grow-your-own programs & apprenticeships to make education an attractive career option. Your state can too.
Baxter: Delaware is raising pay, creating grow-your-own programs & apprenticeships to make education an attractive career option. Your state can too.
The ‘Missing Middle’: Kids 6-12 Need a Strategy for Boosting Their Well-Being
Steigman & Haspel: Brain development doesn’t take a breather in middle childhood. Neither should support for kids in the 'forgotten years.'
Steigman & Haspel: Brain development doesn’t take a breather in middle childhood. Neither should support for kids in the ‘forgotten years.’
We Shouldn’t Accept That Some Kids With Disabilities Just Won’t Learn to Read
Rodriguez: Teachers need evidence-based, structured, supplemental foundational curriculum to help struggling readers master challenges.
Rodriguez: Teachers need evidence-based, structured, supplemental foundational curriculum to help struggling readers master challenges.