Federal
Trump Admin. Tells Schools: No Federal Funds If You're Using DEI
The administration wants states and schools to pledge not to use DEI to receive federal funds.
States
Opinion
How One State Improved Its NAEP Scores
Louisiana's state schools chief discusses reading and math instruction and "letting teachers teach."
Recruitment & Retention
Will Fired Federal Workers Consider Teaching? Some Schools May Soon Find Out
Some states and districts see an opportunity to recruit skilled workers to the classroom.
States
Lawmakers Want to Fix Student Absenteeism With Ice Cream Parties, Data, and More
State lawmakers have introduced dozens of bills aiming to make school attendance a priority.
Teaching Profession
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‘It’s Not All Rainbows and Butterflies’: SEL in the Early Grades
A veteran teacher reflects on what's needed in the classroom.
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School & District Management
‘Slow, Steady, Daily’: The Secrets to Better Principal-Teacher Relationships
Building trust is key. But it isn't always easy.
Why Understanding AI Starts With Math
Giving students a peek at the math under the hood of AI can help them understand the potential power and pitfalls of the technology.
The Future of Math Class: How AI Could Transform Instruction
Even as the use of AI expands in K-12 schools, many math teachers remain skeptical of its value.
How AI Is Changing the Way Math Teachers Plan Lessons
Math teachers are less likely to use AI tools, but some are getting ahead of the curve.
Can AI and Math Work Together? Here's What Teachers Say
Generate practice problems, plan lessons, and help struggling learners were among many recommendations.
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School & District Management
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Quiz Yourself: When Are District and School Leaders Most Likely to Read Emails?
Wondering when district and school leaders are most likely to check their emails? Take our quick quiz and discover the ideal times to send your messages for better engagement.
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This report highlights key barriers and opportunities to help school leaders make informed decisions about student support and well-being.
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Student Well-Being
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How Urban Schools Bring Lessons to Life Through Gardening
School gardens can connect classroom lessons with the wider world while offering lifelong learnings for students.
Student Well-Being
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What’s Behind the Political Criticisms of Social-Emotional Learning?
The Trump administration says SEL is being used to veil discrimination. What does that mean for schools?
Student Well-Being
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The First Rule of SEL for Older Students? Don’t Be Boring
Middle and high schoolers are a much tougher audience for social-emotional-learning lessons.
Student Well-Being
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The Skills Employers Want Most in the AI Age All Have Something in Common
Explaining how SEL can help students prepare for the working world may help more families get behind it, educators say.
Reading & Literacy
Video
How Everyday Objects Can Strengthen Phonemic Awareness
Teachers can create homegrown kits to help students master phonemic awareness—how to manipulate the sounds in English.
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Regulation & Policy
Market Analysis
Uncertainty, Grief: Trump Administration's Cuts to Foreign Aid Upend Work of Education Providers
Many education contractors manage contracts in the U.S. and abroad.
Product Development
Industry Insight
How to Bring Students Into Your Product Development Plans
Smart education companies can move beyond seeking "student voice" to accepting them as influencers, says an advisor at Digital Promise.
Financing & Investment
K-12 Market News
What's the Future of the Education SBIR Program, Following Mass Layoffs?
The sweeping staff reductions at the U.S. Department of Education have gutted a program designed to nurture innovative new products.
Strategy & Operations
K-12 Dealmaking
McGraw Hill Acquires Interactive Writing Platform
This is the company's fourth transaction since being acquired in 2021.
- LeadershipStudent Well-Being Federal Efforts Have Curbed Teen Vaping. Will the Recent Cuts Change That?Efforts to curtail youth vaping may be in peril after dramatic federal staffing cuts.
Research Is Shedding New Light on Superintendents to Help Them SucceedAn emerging body of research examining the leaders of the nation's 13,000 school districts is yielding actionable insights.What These New Principals Did to Get the Hang of Being in ChargeThree new principals share their tips to tackle the tricky first year on the job.Policy & PoliticsEducation Funding Schools Could Lose Millions in Federal Dollars After McMahon Changes RulesThe federal government has rescinded deadline extensions for a majority of states to spend remaining pandemic aid.
Trump Admin. Tells States, Schools How to Use Title I for School ChoiceA letter sent to state education chiefs pointed to two portions of Title I where states and schools can "provide greater flexibility."Linda McMahon Abruptly Tells States Their Time to Spend COVID Relief Has PassedSecretary Linda McMahon said the Education Department would no longer honor the extensions it had granted states.Teaching & LearningReading & Literacy What the Research Says Want to Improve Early Reading Comprehension? Start With Sentence StructureWe speak differently than we write. For comprehension development, children need exposure to syntax common to both.
After Layoffs and Funding Problems, Head Start Leaders Fear What Comes NextLayoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services affect employees who administer the preschool program for low-income children.What Makes Curriculum 'High-Quality'?Only 1 in 4 school and districts leaders say their administration has an official definition of "high-quality instructional materials."TechnologyClassroom Technology Instagram Wants Teachers to Report Cyberbullying. But How Much Will That Help?The social media platform created a program designed to help educators report instances of potential cyberbullying.
Making the Case to Students That Math Is Important, Even When AI Does It AllAn AI researcher and former teacher shares insights on how new technologies will affect math instruction and learning.How AI Might Be Used to Motivate and Assess Students in MathGates Foundation education director outlines how AI might be used to improve math instruction.
