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After Years of Declines, Young Students Show Gains in Reading and Math
Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds, however.
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Trump Law Would Also Direct Voucher Money to Public Schools
The law, which creates the first-ever federal voucher program, is designed, in part, to lure Democrats. It’s unclear how many blue states will
‘A Sea Change’: Public School Supporters See Potential in New Tax Credit
Federal, state and local. Historically, those are the three pots of funding districts have relied on to educate America’s students. One of the nation’s leading school finance experts says leaders should start planning for a fourth — the new Education Freedom Tax Credit from the IRS. Advocates for the program, which Con…
Austin Public Schools Face Reckoning as State Takeover Looms
Critics of a takeover say it could open the way for policy changes not necessarily aligned with the wishes of voters—but proponents argue that it could free the district to pursue reforms free of the pressures of local politics.
Superintendents Defend Policies About Transgender Students, Parent Rights on Capitol Hill
Three progressive superintendents defended their policies for parental involvement and transgender inclusion during a congressional hearing Wednesday in which Republican lawmakers called them “pathetic” and said they should find other jobs.
Denver Public Schools Adopts Bell to Bell Cellphone Ban
Students’ cellphones, smartwatches, and other devices must be turned off and out of sight during school, according to a policy adopted by the Denver school board Monday.
Illinois Approves Numeracy Plan
The new plan does not mandate a certain way of teaching math. Instead, it encourages schools to shift away from rote memorization and math drills toward problem-solving and student-centered learning.
School District Reverses Plan to Cut 340 Positions
Parker said the district will use $48 million in onetime funding the City Council approved as part of its budget deal last week to pay for those positions next year.
Will AI in Education Succeed?
Brad Olsen and Jobin Thomas argue that EdTech is a tool, not a standalone solution, and it needs a proper support system to succeed.