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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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California School Districts Battle for $3.9 Billion They Argue Is Due Now, Not Later
Gov. Newsom warns it's prudent to hold back the funding in case a flood of expected new money dries up; school districts disagree.
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.
Texas’ Charter School Boom May Soon Bust, Experts Caution
Texas charter schools recently saw their smallest enrollment bump in state history, signaling that similar forces crushing traditional public districts may soon hit them as well.
How Much Each US State Spends on Public School Students, Ranked
In 2024, US public schools received nearly $995 billion in funding, with state and local sources combined providing nearly 90% of the total, according to Census data.
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.
North Carolina Set to Nearly Double Remote Charter Academies Next Year
The number of remote charter academies operating in North Carolina is expected to nearly double next school year, according to state education officials. Ashley Logue, executive director of the Office of Charter Schools, told the state’s Charter Schools Review Board on Monday that 19 remote academies are expected to op…
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.