Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From school construction concerns to a Senate committee’s FY24 education spending proposal, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 31?

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2023

Florida ed commissioner says AP Psychology can be taught after all

College Board said last week the course was effectively banned due to the state’s regulations on sexual orientation and gender identity in curricula.

By Laura Spitalniak , Naaz Modan • Updated Aug. 7, 2023

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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

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PISA to test student motivation, self-regulation in digital learning in 2025

The examination of how students engage with digital tools comes amid a growing body of research into the impact of pandemic virtual learning.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 3, 2023

Why taking an inquiry-based approach to lessons can improve learning

By leading with questions and encouraging the same, educators can help students improve skills like critical thinking and build confidence.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 2, 2023

4 ways schools are approaching nontraditional postsecondary pathways

Several organizations are helping to support high school students as they look ahead — whether the goal is a four-year degree or not.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 2, 2023

College isn’t the only option after school, but only 44% of districts reported providing equal support for other paths

Educators want to move away from a “college-for-all” approach, but what does that look like?

July 31, 2023

Bipartisan Senate bill aims to expand tutoring access

To spread high-dosage tutoring to underserved areas, the proposal would fund a $500 million grant program for innovative partnerships on these services.

By Anna Merod • July 28, 2023

With new versions of ChatGPT, improvement is not guaranteed, researchers find

OpenAI responded by extending support for models previously scheduled to sunset.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 27, 2023

How 2 states are increasing teacher capacity to improve early literacy

Texas and Ohio are training teachers in the science of reading and how to use multi-tiered supports to better identify students at risk for dyslexia.

By Kara Arundel • July 26, 2023

For the sake of our children’s learning, let’s embrace the spirit of rebellion

A district curriculum director writes that educators and students must be empowered with high-quality instructional materials to transform learning.

By Kelly Carvajal-Hageman • July 26, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From proposed Title I cuts to new data on teacher and student use of ChatGPT, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 17?

By Anna Merod • July 21, 2023

Florida approves controversial African American history standards

The new standards, described as "White-washed" by critics, come amid laws that educators say restrict authentic discussions of race in the classroom.

By Naaz Modan • July 20, 2023

Game-based learning platform Kahoot acquired in $1.7B deal

The Oslo, Norway-based ed tech provider’s star rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, when schools in many nations pivoted to remote learning.

By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2023

Dyslexia’s learning impacts extend to math

Any lesson anchored to literacy and decoding symbols can present a challenge for students with the neurological-based learning disorder.

By Lauren Barack • July 19, 2023

States revise math standards to reflect connections and ‘big ideas’

California, Georgia and Virginia are among those developing and adopting updated frameworks to make math more relevant and engaging.

By Kara Arundel • July 19, 2023

Staff shortages, teacher training challenges stifle COVID-19 academic recovery

Teachers are falling back on ineffective strategies while interest in professional learning has declined, but that’s only part of the problem, new research finds.

By Naaz Modan • July 19, 2023

English learner grad rates rose steadily prior to the pandemic

Despite the gains, ELs’ 71% graduation rate lagged behind the 86% graduation rate for all students in 2019-20.

By Naaz Modan • July 18, 2023

Teachers increasingly embrace ChatGPT — students not so much

Teacher use of the AI-powered tool grew 13 percentage points from winter to summer, a Walton Family Foundation and Impact Research survey found.

By Kara Arundel • July 18, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new federal registered apprenticeship programs to superintendent stressors, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 10?

By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2023

How NAEP scores are adding urgency to Los Angeles’ math, reading push

As a member of the assessment’s governing board, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is all too familiar with the gravity of pandemic learning loss.

By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2023

Should educators include trigger warnings in lesson planning?

Since any material could possibly serve as a trigger, knowing how to help students who have adverse reactions to curricula is key.

By Lauren Barack • July 12, 2023

Using AI with students starts with digital literacy

Helping students understand artificial intelligence's limitations is key to guiding them in using it effectively, an educational innovation expert says.

By Lauren Barack • July 12, 2023

Students need over 4 months of extra learning to return to pre-pandemic math, reading achievement

Academic recovery is lagging behind prepandemic achievement rates, according to a new NWEA analysis of MAP Growth test performance.

By Anna Merod • July 11, 2023

Summer Reading: Book bans and curriculum wars spread amid K-12 politicization

Challenges to books and curricular topics have risen to the forefront as the nation’s culture wars have reached classrooms. 

By Roger Riddell • July 5, 2023

4 ways educators are configuring AI for classroom use

Some innovative teachers see generative AI as a tool to produce lesson prompts, help students avoid future digital divides, and more.

By Lauren Barack • July 5, 2023