Category: News

May 31, 2023

Last year marked the most violent for school shootings, with over 300 incidents recorded in 2022, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database. If recent trends continue, it’s likely that shootings in 2023 will outpace last year’s record, at about […]

May 26, 2023

The typical leadership structure in a school is quite rigid, with administrators and teachers filling their roles separately. In this model, teacher skills are only utilized inside of the classroom, leaving teacher leadership potential on the table. Because this is […]

May 25, 2023

Antisemitic vandalism and harassment are on the rise at colleges. An official from the Anti-Defamation League said earlier this year that Jewish students are more likely to encounter an antisemitic incident on campus now than they were five years ago. […]

May 24, 2023

NASA and the U.S. Department of Education signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, strengthening the collaboration between the two agencies, including efforts to increase access to high-quality STEM and space education to students and schools across the nation. Specifically, […]

May 19, 2023

Makerspaces in schools are a place where the normal rules of classroom learning are tossed aside in favor of just a couple — have fun, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. As schools continue to grapple with a student […]

May 18, 2023

Conservative policymakers across the U.S. have introduced a flurry of bills seeking to block rights for transgender people in recent months. Texas is a chief battleground for these issues, as anti-trans proposals have the backing of prominent lawmakers. The bill […]

May 17, 2023

Food prices at elementary and secondary schools have skyrocketed — up 296% in April compared to the same time last year, according to new consumer price index data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The significant increase in school […]

May 15, 2023

Legacy admissions, which favor family members of alumni, have come under new scrutiny in recent years, as critics say they are slanted toward White, wealthy applicants. Similar criticisms are leveled against early decision and early action plans, which allow prospective […]

May 10, 2023

Just beyond the schoolhouse doors of Shiwi Ts’ana Elementary School in Zuni, New Mexico, stand tall buttes with flat tops, steep sides, and rock formations that turn a golden color as the sun dips in the sky. It’s a breathtaking […]

May 10, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars […]

May 9, 2023

Generation Hope, an organization focused on supporting parenting students, is launching a new certification to identify and reward colleges, universities and nonprofits actively supporting students with children. The three-year certification, called the FamilyU Seal, is open to two-year and four-year […]

May 8, 2023

Schools are designed to nurture young minds and help students flourish. And yet for too many kids, a hidden danger lingers in the pipes that deliver the water they drink. That toxic element? Lead. Lead exposure in schools poses a […]

May 5, 2023

“Her teacher quit last Friday. Just like that, she’s gone,” my friend said to me just a few weeks ago, devastated that her daughter’s second grade teacher — her favorite teacher — left before the school year ended. Visibly shaken, […]

May 2, 2023

London casts Uwill as a complement to campus counseling operations. Its client list includes Dartmouth College, Florida Gulf Coast University and the University of Michigan. Uwill is one of several mental health platforms that surged in popularity when the coronavirus […]

May 1, 2023

Almost half of states saw legislation introduced in the first three months of 2023 that would regulate student pronoun usage in schools, according to a count by the National Conference of State Legislatures. As of April 6, there had been […]

April 28, 2023

The data is clear: Our students are in the midst of a mental health crisis. A survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in three high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic, […]

April 27, 2023

Untreated hearing loss can have lasting effects on students’ academic achievement, social relationships, and self-esteem. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) reports that even mild hearing loss can cause a child to miss as much as 50 percent of […]

April 25, 2023

“A perfect storm is brewing in public schools,” NEA President Becky Pringle said in a statement, as signs suggest the teacher shortage may be worsening. “Low wages and a lack of professional respect are leaving too many classrooms without teachers,” […]

April 21, 2023

State school safety centers have emerged over the past two decades as a solution for helping states provide security training, technical assistance and resources to schools. To better understand these centers’ challenges, accomplishments and services offered, WestEd’s Justice & Prevention […]

April 11, 2023

California residents know that winter brings plentiful bright-flavored citrus fruits. These fruit trees have been part of Southern California’s landscape since 1871 when they were first planted in the Inland Empire, and are an enduring symbol of the Golden State. […]