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    Week In Review: McMahon marks first year in office

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from proposed ed tech limits to interagency agreements.

    By • March 9, 2026
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    Virtual tutoring studies offer hope for early literacy outcomes

    High-dosage virtual 1:1 tutoring programs analyzed in two university-led studies found significant gains for young students’ reading skills.

    By • March 6, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From a U.S. Supreme Court decision to school closures in one of the nation’s largest districts, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • March 6, 2026
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    What do students need to know about gambling?

    Young boys may face the highest risks, with their behavior sometimes spurred by video games and social algorithms, a Common Sense Media report says.

    By Ed Finkel • March 4, 2026
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    CTE students say failure is a part of learning

    Students at McKinley Technology High School in Washington, D.C., say career education courses have fueled preparation and passion for their futures.

    By • March 4, 2026
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    Week In Review: The special education population is on the rise

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from new interagency agreements to the State of the Union.

    By • March 2, 2026
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    1 in 3 schools recovered in math or reading post-pandemic, NWEA reports

    Schools serving high-poverty and historically marginalized students are less likely to have recovered — but showed the largest achievement gains.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    District must pay $1.5M in Maryland opt-out case

    The settlement in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which also includes court-enforced compliance, comes after the Supreme Court ruled in parents' favor last year.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    How math logic puzzles can get students ‘proof-ready’

    Sudoku and other puzzles can incorporate play and critical thinking skills, while easing students into solving standard math problems. 

    By Ed Finkel • Feb. 25, 2026
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    ‘First thing I’ve written in 3 years’: Students’ AI habits prompt teacher training, lesson design

    Two educators who use artificial intelligence in their classroom combine prompt engineering, in-class assignments and guardrails.

    By Ed Finkel • Feb. 25, 2026
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    Week In Review: Humanizing the superintendency, and lost instruction due to winter weather

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the end of a 60-year-old desegregation case to a Texas district's proposal to close 12 schools.

    By • Feb. 23, 2026
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    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From Houston’s school closure proposal to a January storm forcing districts to make up lost instructional time, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Feb. 20, 2026
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    Studying memoir can teach students how to tell their own stories

    Reading about others’ lives helps students draw relatable connections — strengthening empathy and storytelling skills.

    By Ed Finkel • Updated Feb. 19, 2026
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    How can districts improve dual enrollment?

    Key factors for successful programs include thoughtfulness in determining goals and choosing the right partner for these courses, experts say.

    By Ed Finkel • Feb. 18, 2026
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    Week In Review: Strategic staffing models and DC’s math gains

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from Title IX resolutions to the impact of E-rate expansion cuts.

    By • Feb. 17, 2026
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    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From a large teacher strike to new Education Department guidance for using title funds, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Feb. 13, 2026
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    Solving for success: DC’s citywide effort to boost math achievement

    Increased rigor, teacher supports, data analysis and lots of hard work have contributed to better math performance. But more work remains, educators say.

    By • Feb. 12, 2026
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    Reading aloud can boost students’ confidence and fluency

    Elementary teachers should normalize mistakes, encourage partnering and reread familiar texts with students, experts say.

    By Ed Finkel • Feb. 11, 2026
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    Gaps persist between impact and opportunity in youth civic participation

    Local government leaders saw K-12 schools as the most valuable institution for positive effects on civic participation in a recent CivicPulse survey.

    By Ed Finkel • Feb. 11, 2026
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    Week In Review: ICE on school grounds and FY26 education funding

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from new data on ransomware to tech accessibility rules.

    By • Feb. 9, 2026
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    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From the Education Department’s FY 2026 budget to ransomware attacks on schools and colleges, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Feb. 6, 2026
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    Dallas school’s vocabulary program TIPs English learners toward success

    Deep-dive data analysis helped educators identify issues and arrive at “text, information, picture” charts as a solution.

    By Ed Finkel • Feb. 4, 2026
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    Some schools stress keyboarding skills as students become all thumbs

    Educators say traditional typing practice is essential for standardized testing performance and future careers.

    By Ed Finkel • Feb. 4, 2026
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    FAFSA completions for class of 2026 outpacing last year’s

    The U.S. Department of Education points to an earlier form release date and streamlined user process for the increase in federal financial aid applications.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    Week in Review: Teachers’ child care stresses and special ed solutions

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from student protests over violent immigration enforcement actions to a proposed IDEA disability category.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026