Edwards: From New York to California, Learner-Centered Ecosystem Labs are redefining what education means and preparing students for the future.
Trump Administration Takes on School Emails as Parental Rights Issue
The Education Department’s revival of a 12-year-old privacy case comes as it cracks down on districts that keep student gender transitions secret.
The Education Department’s revival of a 12-year-old privacy case comes as it cracks down on districts that keep student gender transitions secret.
New Study: Not One State Adequately Supports Immigrant Students
The Century Foundation graded states on how they define newcomer students, collect and report data on their progress and fund their educational needs.
The Century Foundation graded states on how they define newcomer students, collect and report data on their progress and fund their educational needs.
NYC Teachers Believe Many Kids Are Gifted & Talented. Why Doesn’t the District?
Adams: Letting educators evaluate students has led to many more being flagged for G&T. That alone could set them up for greater academic success.
Adams: Letting educators evaluate students has led to many more being flagged for G&T. That alone could set them up for greater academic success.
The Race to Redefine the High School Learning Experience Is On
Schools are rethinking what students should know by the time they graduate, emphasizing tangible, employable skills, rather than test scores and GPAs.
Schools are rethinking what students should know by the time they graduate, emphasizing tangible, employable skills, rather than test scores and GPAs.
The Science of Reading and Play Go Hand-in-Hand. Schools Must Make it Happen
Roberts & McCormick: Activities like blocks, drawing and dramatic play can make learning feel like a game for young kids. But the gains are real.
Roberts & McCormick: Activities like blocks, drawing and dramatic play can make learning feel like a game for young kids. But the gains are real.
Support for Phone Bans in Schools Is Growing, but Is It Enough to Help Kids?
New York will implement one of the strictest bans on school technologies, but experts are split on if it will help mental health challenges.
New York will implement one of the strictest bans on school technologies, but experts are split on if it will help mental health challenges.
K-12 Education Alone Can’t Disrupt the Poverty Cycle. My School Is Fixing That
Bonilla-Santiago: Students at my New Jersey school start prepping for college in K-8, earn credits in HS & get tuition assistance toward a bachelor's.
Bonilla-Santiago: Students at my New Jersey school start prepping for college in K-8, earn credits in HS & get tuition assistance toward a bachelor’s.
Summer Reading Can Help Boost Literacy. Why Don’t High Schools Require It?
Cohen: Survey of D.C.-area high schools shows few assign books to incoming 9th graders to read during vacation. That's a lost opportunity.
Cohen: Survey of D.C.-area high schools shows few assign books to incoming 9th graders to read during vacation. That’s a lost opportunity.
We Were Born on Social Platforms. Now We Want a Healthier Internet
Jain: Young people should take the lead in ensuring health information online is trusted, clear, and built for everyone, not just the loudest voices.
Jain: Young people should take the lead in ensuring health information online is trusted, clear, and built for everyone, not just the loudest voices.
Undocumented Kids Face Narrowed Pathways, Stifled Futures
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
AI Teacher Assistants Are Useful but Can Pose Risks in Classroom, Report Finds
Study of 4 artificial intelligence tools shows they can create misleading or biased materials for students — & do particular harm to special ed kids.
Study of 4 artificial intelligence tools shows they can create misleading or biased materials for students — & do particular harm to special ed kids.
California Increased Paid Family Leave Payments. Now More Parents Are Taking Advantage
Family leave benefits in California became more generous beginning this past January.
Family leave benefits in California became more generous beginning this past January.
For Adolescents Struggling With Reading, It’s Not Too Late to Intervene
Quarantello: Schools can make a difference by investing in the right resources and supporting teachers to address students’ reading deficits.
Quarantello: Schools can make a difference by investing in the right resources and supporting teachers to address students’ reading deficits.
A Student’s View: A Device Ban Won’t Fix Education
Coral: Cell phone use is a problem, but a new Georgia law will add to teacher workloads rather than directly alleviating the technology crisis.
Coral: Cell phone use is a problem, but a new Georgia law will add to teacher workloads rather than directly alleviating the technology crisis.
Parents Want to Support Their Kids. Behavioral Science Can Help Them Follow Through
Kalil and Mayer: Parents’ best intentions do not always align with their actions. Text-message prompts and goal-setting reminders can help.
Kalil and Mayer: Parents’ best intentions do not always align with their actions. Text-message prompts and goal-setting reminders can help.