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Is Trump Administration Really Returning Education to the States
Waivers may trim bureaucracy, but policies over funding, DEI, gender, and school choice show Washington involvement in schools isn’t necessarily shrinking
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Districts Must Step Up to Support Their Student Teachers
California's Student Teacher Stipend Program has allocated $300 million in state funding to eligible preservice educators, but student teachers may not see any of the money due to the application process being too difficult for districts and charter schools to manage.
Indianapolis Public Schools Seeks District 4 Applicants for School Board
The IPS board has a vacancy after Allissa Impink resigned. The appointee will be selected June 25 by the board and serve until a newly elected board member takes office in January.
Special Ed and Civil Rights Oversight Moving Out of Education Department
The Trump administration’s latest reshuffling of federal agencies has removed offices that manage special education services and civil rights from the U.S. Department of Education. Federal officials announced Tuesday that the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services will move to the Department of Health…
The School Choice Scholarship Boom Benefits Kids Already in Private School
More families across the country are experimenting with private school as states—and soon the federal government—use taxpayer-supported scholarships to encourage them to leave public school.
Not All California Districts Define English Proficiency the Same, Holding Many Students Back
Araceli Peñate’s daughter first passed the English Language Proficiency Assessment in sixth grade, yet remained classified as an English learner well into high school.
Someone in Their Corner: How an Alleghany County Mentor Program Helps Students Find Their Own Way
For nearly five years, Sadie Edwards has had the same person in her corner. Cindy Atwood became her mentor when Edwards was in eighth grade, facing high school and unsure what came after it. Now Edwards is a rising senior...
How Teachers Reinforce Students Matter
A new book by author Jennifer Wallace, coupled with real-life classroom experiences, illustrate how to show students they matter.
Outdoor Math Activities Elementary School
Outdoor activities help elementary students get a new perspective on mathematical thinking and have fun at the same time.