Valentine: America needs more teachers, but the crisis among men and boys highlights how much America needs more male teachers, in particular.
Civic Education in California: A Foundation for a Healthy Democracy
Yoshimoto-Towery: What steps are being taken to ensure students not only understand their Constitutional rights, but are prepared to use them?
Yoshimoto-Towery: What steps are being taken to ensure students not only understand their Constitutional rights, but are prepared to use them?
Making Afterschool & Summer Programs More Affordable for Millions of Families
Banay & Grant: With federal funding less secure, providers, policymakers & philanthropies can help kids gain access to high-quality, enriching options.
Banay & Grant: With federal funding less secure, providers, policymakers & philanthropies can help kids gain access to high-quality, enriching options.
America’s Babies Get a Tiny Slice of the Federal Budget
A recent report found that just 1.59% of federal spending in 2025 supported children under 3 — down 20% since 2021 — and deeper cuts may be looming.
A recent report found that just 1.59% of federal spending in 2025 supported children under 3 — down 20% since 2021 — and deeper cuts may be looming.
To Combat Bullying, Schools Must Emphasize Kindness, Respect and Character
Elizabeth and William Reid: Kindness and bullying are both contagious. One is free; the other cost us our entire fortune — our beloved son.
Elizabeth and William Reid: Kindness and bullying are both contagious. One is free; the other cost us our entire fortune — our beloved son.
How Alpha School Uses AI to Rethink the Education Experience
Co-founder MacKenzie Price shares what artificial intelligence makes possible in school design today that wasn’t feasible a decade ago.
Co-founder MacKenzie Price shares what artificial intelligence makes possible in school design today that wasn’t feasible a decade ago.
How Early Stress Shapes the Developing Brain
Megan Gunnar shares insights on stress, early brain development and how parents and caregivers can support babies in a high-stress world.
Megan Gunnar shares insights on stress, early brain development and how parents and caregivers can support babies in a high-stress world.
Student Nutrition and School Meals a New Focus for Nation’s Governors in 2026
Moon & Loretta: School choice, higher ed, workforce preparation & early learning are also top priorities in 39 State of the State addresses.
Moon & Loretta: School choice, higher ed, workforce preparation & early learning are also top priorities in 39 State of the State addresses.
Amid Dismal Test Scores, Oregon Weighs Its Short School Year
A new analysis shows that the state falls far below others in how much learning time it offers students.
A new analysis shows that the state falls far below others in how much learning time it offers students.
Two New Reports Urge ‘Human-Centered’ School AI Adoption
Results of two gatherings make case for visionary yet balanced approaches to AI.
Results of two gatherings make case for visionary yet balanced approaches to AI.
How Pittsburgh Is Promoting Intergenerational Play to Support Early Learning
A Pennsylvania initiative is funding local organizations to create playful spaces where kids and adults connect, bond and learn together.
A Pennsylvania initiative is funding local organizations to create playful spaces where kids and adults connect, bond and learn together.
Study Links Increased Broadband Access to Suicide Risk Among Teens
A new paper finds that adolescents spent more time online — and saw worse mental health — once high-speed internet reached their communities.
A new paper finds that adolescents spent more time online — and saw worse mental health — once high-speed internet reached their communities.
Truly Good Schools Aren’t Derailed by Staff Turnover. They’re Built for It
Pondiscio: Fragile schools rely on great teachers. Durable schools have clear, consistent routines that help ordinary teachers raise their game.
Pondiscio: Fragile schools rely on great teachers. Durable schools have clear, consistent routines that help ordinary teachers raise their game.
Why America’s Schools Need More Black Male Educators — Like Me
Superintendent's view: Children can’t become what they can’t see. Black male students deserve to see someone like them, who inspires and leads.
Superintendent’s view: Children can’t become what they can’t see. Black male students deserve to see someone like them, who inspires and leads.
Millions of U.S. Students Attend Schools Near Environmentally Hazardous Sites
Students of color are far more likely than their white peers to be taught in these classrooms, according to a new report.
Students of color are far more likely than their white peers to be taught in these classrooms, according to a new report.
5 Things the Government Can Do to Help Make Reading Cool Again
Aldeman: Policymakers in Washington are starting to pay attention to the continuing decline in literacy scores. Here are some steps they can take.
Aldeman: Policymakers in Washington are starting to pay attention to the continuing decline in literacy scores. Here are some steps they can take.