Category: News

November 17, 2023

When Los Angeles mother Tania Rivera signed a crucial document for her son Luis’ special education program in 2022, she was hoping he would be able to return to in-person classes after two years of distance learning. But the individualized […]

November 13, 2023

November is National Parent Engagement Month, as well as the school year’s first parent-teacher conferences for many districts. With the focus on parent relationships, it’s an ideal time to recognize families’ vital role in their student’s academic and overall success. […]

November 9, 2023

The U.S. Department of Education today launched its campaign to elevate the teaching profession and promote educator diversity. The campaign titled “Teachers: Leaders Shaping Lives” is headlined by a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) developed in partnership with TEACH.org and […]

November 8, 2023

As the school year begins, an increasing share of U.S. parents are concerned about their children’s education and experience at school. More than half of parents (56 percent) say they are concerned that teachers are burned out to the point […]

November 8, 2023

Declining student numbers, devalued degrees, lower retention rates, and affordability concerns continue to reshape the higher education landscape and increase competition among universities. Uncertainty about future enrollment levels creates significant financial challenges for institutions that historically have relied heavily on […]

November 7, 2023

The CDC is calling for continued youth interventions and tobacco use prevention. Schools have tried a number of strategies, including introducing vape monitors and detection canines, spreading awareness and education through after-school programs and in-school materials, and taking punitive measures. […]

November 7, 2023

In May, DeSantis signed a bill into law limiting public college instruction on certain subjects, like “theories that systemic racism, sexism, oppression, and privilege are inherent in the institutions of the United States and were created to maintain social, political, […]

November 6, 2023

Teaching has always been a stressful profession, but since the pandemic it has become even more so. Nearly three out of four teachers say they experience frequent job-related stress, and 59 percent say they’re burned out. The stress that teachers […]

November 6, 2023

Having face-to-face visits with newcomer students and their families outside of the classroom can create lasting and meaningful connections between educators and families new to the country, experts said during a recent webinar hosted by the Institute for Educational Leadership […]

November 3, 2023

The recoupment stems from the Education Department’s 2022 decision to clear up to $71.7 million of student loans for people who made borrower defense claims against DeVry. The move was a turning point for the department — it marked the […]

November 2, 2023

Since Cirino introduced the bill in March, higher ed experts and free speech advocates have raised concerns that it would chill free speech on campuses and inhibit Ohio colleges’ ability to compete for students and employees. In May, Ohio’s Senate […]

October 31, 2023

“There is no time to waste when responding to an overdose, and it is critical that youth and school personnel can access naloxone on school grounds during and after school,” Cardona and Gupta’s letter said. The letter pointed to illicit […]

October 23, 2023

Eligible students could attend community or technical college for free under a new bill introduced this week in Congress. Sponsored by Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Representative Bobby Scott of Virginia and other Democrats, the America’s College Promise Act of […]

October 18, 2023

Belonging is a fundamental human need. We are all searching for a sense of connection with the people and places in our lives. Students and school staff are no different, so it’s crucial to ensure learning environments foster a sense […]

October 17, 2023

The study performed a battery of bilingual cognitive tests with nearly 500 elementary-age English learners and found the relationships between English writing performance and cognitive skills became stronger as grades increased. However, the relationships between English writing and Spanish cognitive […]

October 12, 2023

Some of my most vivid school memories involve teachers struggling to use overhead projectors: placing a printed sheet on the glass and fumbling to align it properly to project an image onto the wall. Students would laugh as the teachers […]

October 5, 2023

Kids are facing a crisis unlike anything the U.S. has ever seen as young people face staggering rates of anxiety, depression and suicide. While there isn’t one clear cause as to why this is the case—there has been a lot […]

October 4, 2023

On the first day of its 2023 term, the United States Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear at least six cases brought against various public school entities. Cases rejected for oral arguments include one against the Colorado State Board […]

October 3, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court opted not to take up a case challenging the expansion of a visa program that lets international students in STEM fields stay in the country longer after graduation to pursue employment, the court announced on Monday. […]

October 2, 2023

K-12 college counseling, targeted outreach and pathway programs for high school students can serve as strategies to encourage underserved students to apply to college in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision overturning race-conscious admissions, according to a […]