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Politics, Pressure and Poor Sources: History Teachers Have It Tough These DaysPolitics, Pressure and Poor Sources: History Teachers Have It Tough These Days

Politics, Pressure and Poor Sources: History Teachers Have It Tough These Days

History teachers are feeling the pinch of politics, and the latest rhetoric from the White House isn’t helping. “We feel…

5 months ago
Why Trump’s Cuts to Mental Health Programs Could Hit Rural Schools HarderWhy Trump’s Cuts to Mental Health Programs Could Hit Rural Schools Harder

Why Trump’s Cuts to Mental Health Programs Could Hit Rural Schools Harder

The Department of Education’s decision to turn off the spigot of mental health grants has left school districts and universities…

5 months ago
Pre-K Spending and Enrollment Reach All-Time High, But Quality Concerns RemainPre-K Spending and Enrollment Reach All-Time High, But Quality Concerns Remain

Pre-K Spending and Enrollment Reach All-Time High, But Quality Concerns Remain

Preschool enrollment and funding reached record highs in 2024. But with Head Start programs on the chopping block, experts are…

5 months ago
Dual Enrollment Numbers Are Rising. Colleges Want Them to Keep Growing.Dual Enrollment Numbers Are Rising. Colleges Want Them to Keep Growing.

Dual Enrollment Numbers Are Rising. Colleges Want Them to Keep Growing.

As more high school students benefit from taking college classes, education experts want to make sure that all districts, not…

5 months ago
Making Math Class Relevant to Real LifeMaking Math Class Relevant to Real Life

Making Math Class Relevant to Real Life

From focusing more on careers to connecting with computer science, K-12 math instruction is changing. How are publishers and experts…

5 months ago
Three Districts Took the Long View With Federal Relief Funds. Their Bets Are Paying Off.Three Districts Took the Long View With Federal Relief Funds. Their Bets Are Paying Off.

Three Districts Took the Long View With Federal Relief Funds. Their Bets Are Paying Off.

Tutoring, literacy programs and focused math instruction were long-term district investments that stretched the impact of short-term federal grants.

5 months ago
Edtech’s ‘Privacy Pledge’ Is Going Away. That Doesn’t Mean Student Data Is Safe.Edtech’s ‘Privacy Pledge’ Is Going Away. That Doesn’t Mean Student Data Is Safe.

Edtech’s ‘Privacy Pledge’ Is Going Away. That Doesn’t Mean Student Data Is Safe.

The Student Privacy Pledge was recently retired. But that doesn’t mean that student privacy is safe from threat.

5 months ago
Parents and Teens Agree Social Media Can Be Harmful — But How Much?Parents and Teens Agree Social Media Can Be Harmful — But How Much?

Parents and Teens Agree Social Media Can Be Harmful — But How Much?

Finally something teens and their parents can agree on: Social media isn’t great for young people’s mental health. But how…

5 months ago
As Schools Prioritize Digital Literacy, My Students Are Being Left BehindAs Schools Prioritize Digital Literacy, My Students Are Being Left Behind

As Schools Prioritize Digital Literacy, My Students Are Being Left Behind

“Over the past three years, I have seen my students’ gaps in knowledge regarding internet use and other basic digital…

5 months ago
Acceptance is Key to Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Youth, Data ShowsAcceptance is Key to Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Youth, Data Shows

Acceptance is Key to Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Youth, Data Shows

The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, released a new report that gives a state-by-state…

5 months ago