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New Mexico voters overwhelmingly OK universal pre-K

In creating a permanent revenue source for the program, the state is set to become the first in the nation to make pre-K for all a constitutional right.

OSERS stresses timely special ed services for highly mobile students

Concerns have been raised about unmet needs for summer services and evaluations for children suspected of having a disability who move frequently.

District leaders say unanticipated hurdles stifling learning recovery

The optimism for quick implementation of accelerated learning is fading as schools deal with staffing and attendance barriers, CRPE says.

The core problem at the root of math phobia? Fear of failure

Concern over making the wrong decisions is hindering progress in school and extending to life beyond the classroom, a veteran math educator writes. 

CISA’s K-12 cyber education program goes nationwide

Cyber.org Range will introduce students to cybersecurity concepts and prepare them for intermediate-level jobs in a severely understaffed industry.

Teaching constructive feedback helps set students up for life beyond school

Supportive classroom cultures where students feel respected and teachers model this feedback approach can help further instill its value.

Early returns: How is education faring in the 2022 midterms?

Ballot measures on school meals and support for the arts came out on top in two states, as some key state and national races remain tight.

Is the ESSER spending narrative taking the public down the wrong path?

Administrators and finance officials worry that focus on currently unspent money could hinder long-term efforts to improve student outcomes.

Youngest students show achievement declines post-pandemic

NWEA MAP Growth assessment in 2021-22 shows lower performance compared to 2018-19 results.

Utah district to be sued by family of bullied 5th grader who died by suicide

A notice of claim, which is filed prior to a lawsuit, alleges the Davis School District and Foxboro Elementary School in Utah violated state and federal laws. 

By The Numbers: The post-COVID growth of tutoring

A report by Tutor.com shows demand for help peaks on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Staff, student illnesses lead to districtwide closures in several states

Some districts are citing staff absences as the reason for closing school buildings.

These 6 strategies can help schools tackle chronic absenteeism

Working with private transportation, providing morning routines and creating dedicated teams are among strategies helping states and districts close gaps.

Report: 26 states let districts charge tuition to out-of-boundary students

A Reason Foundation report advocates for open enrollment policies that let students easily transfer to other public in-district and out-of-district schools.

Report: Middle school students need tailored instruction and supports

Chiefs for Change shares how research and strategic initiatives can amplify innovation and best practices for the middle grades.

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.  

Educator shortages are a real crisis — especially in special education

Administrators are straining under the pressure of finding qualified personnel to meet federal requirements on specialized instruction and related services.

Updated PTA standards focus on reaching marginalized parents

The revised standards come amid increased parental involvement and mistrust in politically charged decisions on COVID-19 policies and curriculum choices.

Will COVID-19 vaccine be required for school attendance?

Following a CDC panel recommendation, the decision to add the vaccine as a required immunization is in the hands of state and local policymakers.

Amid NAEP declines, how can educators address student math anxiety?

A cognitive scientist suggests conquering fear of the subject is a crucial starting point to recovering learning losses.

Half of 18 Southern gubernatorial candidates support classroom censorship policies

Oklahoma’s Joy Hofmeister is the lone Democratic gubernatorial candidate in the South to support such measures.

Mastery-based learning holds potential, but educators must be mindful of pitfalls

Successful implementation of the model requires rethinking assessment, classroom dynamics, progress measurement and professional development.

Students with disabilities continue to lag behind peers on NAEP

Special education advocates say this is an opportune time to increase personalized instruction and professional development.

These 3 strategies could help avert school-based violence

Implicit bias training for threat assessment teams is one of several tools suggested by experts at the National School Safety Summit. 

Study: Schools’ Facebook posts may violate student privacy

Schools and districts shared 726,000 posts including student photos and names on the social media platform between 2005 and 2020, AERA estimates.