Are parents getting a full picture of their child’s performance from report cards?

Testing experts see a mismatch between standardized test score declines and parents’ perceptions of their child’s academic performance.

Child Medicaid disenrollments top 2M

Children account for nearly 40% of the 10.6 million Medicaid disenrollments reported by states as of Nov. 14, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

5 ways supportive school culture can counter lagging STEM achievement and inequity

The National Math and Science Initiative’s Nichole Austion shares how schools can make strides to improve STEM diversity and success.

Over 80% of public schools offered summer programs in 2023

A majority of the public schools offering academic summer programs enrolled most students who needed or wanted to attend, according to NCES.

Gun violence solutions ‘well within our reach’

Congressional leaders hosted a roundtable Monday seeking answers to the national epidemic of shootings. Here are four key takeaways.

Senators propose study on effects of cell phone use in schools

The bipartisan bill includes a pilot program for schools to store student phones in secure storage containers during the school day.

School districts navigate wave of activism in wake of Israel-Hamas war

Students protesting the Middle East situation and teachers’ personal views on the issue have pushed administrators to steer around political divides.

FCC proposes adding Wi-Fi hotspots to E-Rate program

The proposed rule follows the agency’s recent expansion of the E-Rate program to fund Wi-Fi on school buses.

Less than 1% of COVID emergency funds approved for spending extensions

The small amount sought for late liquidation in the first two allocations could indicate states and districts were able to spend down their funds.

2023 school shootings outpace record high from 2022

School shootings — on the overall rise for decades — have broken last year’s record high at 306 shootings with just under two months left to go in the year.

LGBTQ+ issues increasingly targeted in K-12 censorship bills

In 2021, legislators focused on banning The 1619 Project. This year, LGBTQ+ issues have become the primary target in classroom censorship efforts.

Studying birds can help students’ interests in conservation take flight

A Smithsonian program empowers students to engage with the natural world by observing wild birds in their own backyards.

Out-of-school suspensions cost California students 500,000 instruction days

African American youth in the foster system lost an average 121 days in the 2021-22 school year, compared to 10 days for all students.

House Republicans block controversial Title IX proposed rules in funding bill

A provision would prevent the Education Department from using any of its allocated $67.5 billion to implement proposed LGBTQ+ protections. 

Middle school teachers need support to integrate SEL

When social-emotional learning is just a series of slides, “it doesn’t feel authentic at all,” says AMLE’s Katie Powell.

Milk carton shortage spills into schools

School nutrition leaders are navigating a widespread milk carton shortage, adding to the persistent supply chain issues impacting school cafeterias.

Ed Dept calls on schools to address ‘alarming rise’ in Islamophobic, antisemitic incidents

A spike in discrimination against Jewish, Muslim, Israeli and Palestinian American students, among others, has come amid the Israel-Hamas war.

The future is now: Harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence in the classroom

A New York superintendent writes that AI, if used correctly, has the potential to provide more personalized, engaging learning for students.

How to support school communities in the wake of a mass tragedy

A principal and family liaison at Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shared their model for community recovery after the 2018 mass shooting.

State superintendent appointments mired in politics

An ILO Group analysis found Republican and Democratic elected leaders use the appointments of state superintendents to advance political priorities.

CDC: High school vape use declined in 2023

However, the public health agency found no significant change in the use of tobacco products among middle and high school students combined. 

Use home visits to strengthen connections for newcomer students

Visits should be prearranged and voluntary for families and educators, with educators ready to listen and learn, experts say.

Schools increase offerings in computer science courses

The number of high schools offering computer science courses ticked up by 4.5 percentage points, but access is not equal for all students.

Daylight saving time ends this weekend. What does it mean for schools?

Proponents of a switch to year-round standard time say more daylight when students are coming to school in the mornings would increase safety.

Common App expands direct admissions, including partnering with Connecticut

The online portal has started two programs, one with Connecticut institutions and a second with 70 other U.S. colleges.