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More states implement tri-share child care model despite ongoing debate over effectiveness
Michigan’s Tri-Share program has now served more than 1,000 children, marking a milestone for the initiative that splits child care costs equally among working families, their employers, and the state.
Teacher advocates call for policy changes amid rising school gun violence
America’s schools continue to face the challenge of gun violence, with teachers and students often left to deal with its aftermath long after public attention fades.
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Redefining academic rigor: From memorization toward adaptable skill-building in high school
As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in education, traditional notions of academic rigor are being re-examined.
School districts face challenges securing student data after ending edtech contracts
When the School District of Indian River County in Florida decided not to renew its contract with an educational technology company, Kerri Wall, the district’s senior digital innovation administrator and student data privacy officer, found herself...
Youth Mental Health Corps expands near-peer support model amid growing demand for student services
At a Colorado high school, Marissa Garcia works as a mental health navigator, supporting between 20 and 40 students each week.
Montgomery County invests $10 million in early childhood education amid national trend
Jennifer Nicholls operates Journey Preschool, a home-based early childhood education program in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Millions risk losing SNAP benefits while schools brace for increased demand on meal programs
Starting in November, millions of adults and children may lose access to food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if Congress does not reach an agreement to fund the federal government.
Yale study finds lengthier social-emotional learning boosts student achievement
Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs can improve students’ academic outcomes, according to a new analysis by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine.
Why clear standards are key for dual enrollment credit transfer
Dual enrollment programs are increasingly popular, allowing high school students to earn college credit and potentially lower the cost of higher education.
Teacher advocates for more multi-age group learning in schools
This summer, a teacher observed her children, aged 11 to 19, learning alongside their younger cousins, aged 6 to 9.
Girls continue to lag behind boys in U.S. science scores as gender gap widens
The most recent results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called the nation's "report card," indicate that girls in the United States are once again performing worse than boys in science.
Gwynedd Mercy University turns former residence into crime scene lab for criminal justice students
Just past the entrance of Gwynedd Mercy University, a two-story Colonial house serves as an unusual training ground for students in the criminal justice program.
This teacher explores toddler literacy through research-backed methods
Mi Aniefuna, a senior research manager at EdSurge Research, shared a personal account of her 4-year-old daughter's reading progress in an EdSurge column.
Denver kitchen manager connects with middle schoolers through daily meals
Khallela Ahmad, a kitchen manager at a Denver middle school, oversees meal preparation for up to 500 students each day.
FCC cuts end library Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs across rural America
The Brown County Public Library in rural Ohio has ended its Wi-Fi hot spot lending program after federal funding was cut earlier this month.
Sociologist Bailey Brown examines stressors behind New York City’s complex school choice system
Bailey Brown, now an assistant professor of sociology at Spelman College, reflects on her childhood experience navigating New York City's school choice system.
Educators call for harm reduction approach over bans for student use of artificial intelligence
During a recent focus group conducted by EdSurge Research, a middle school media and library specialist from New York stated, “We don’t need another policy about what not to do with AI.
Parents and teachers as allies help students thrive in school communities
In the first week of school, a parent expressed frustration on social media about not receiving timely responses from her child’s kindergarten teacher after sending multiple emails.
Global study tours help US school leaders find new strategies for student success
Public school districts in the United States are dealing with challenges such as declining enrollment and reduced budgets, prompting leaders to look for effective ways to use their limited resources.
Poll shows parents remain confident in their children's schools despite national dissatisfaction
The latest polling data from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup shows that only 35 percent of U.S. adults are satisfied with the quality of K-12 education in the country, marking a record low since Gallup began tracking this sentiment in 1999.