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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
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.
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.
English Learners Should Be in the Room When Policies Are Being Shaped, but They Rarely Are
English learners make up 17% of California students, but few are comfortable enough to show up when decisions that affect them are under discussion. Districts should change that.
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.
How School Meals Are Funded
One way to think about the finances of a school nutrition program — according to Amy Stanley, school nutrition director in New Hanover County Schools — is to consider them a “restaurant within the school district.” Using that analogy, Stanley’s...
Improving Oral Reading Fluency Middle School
One of the best ways to increase reading comprehension is to improve fluency. Start by incorporating practice into lessons whenever possible.
Election 2026 Changes Coming to Schools and School Boards Event
Join Chalkbeat Indiana and the Indiana Historical Society on July 8 for a discussion about election changes affecting schools and ask: What’s at stake for students and families?