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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.
Teacher pay linked to youth mental health outcomes in new research
In the mid-1990s, a high school student in rural Missouri dreamed of earning $100,000 a year, an amount four times greater than their household income at the time.
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Department resumes civil rights school survey but drops nonbinary gender category
The Department of Education has resumed the Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) for K-12 schools, following a period of uncertainty caused by federal funding and staff reductions.
Free-college program in Kalamazoo maintains strong support amid national funding challenges
If Cain Sandoval had not received a full-tuition scholarship through the Kalamazoo Promise, he might have questioned whether college was worth the financial cost.
Educators find leadership roles without leaving the classroom
Many teachers in the K-12 education system face a challenge as they seek career growth while wanting to remain in the classroom.
Edtech surveillance tools raise concerns over student privacy and effectiveness
Last year, journalism students at Lawrence High School in Kansas persuaded their school district to exempt them from a digital monitoring service.
Special education teacher highlights need for better career pathways for disabled students
For more than ten years, a special education teacher in New York City has worked to improve career-connected learning for students with disabilities.
Survey links stricter cellphone policies with improved teacher satisfaction
Stricter cellphone policies in schools are linked to higher teacher satisfaction and greater student engagement, according to early results from a national survey of more than 20,000 public school educators.
Filmmaking project boosts literacy and social skills among California students
Each year, the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival features a unique group of filmmakers who are still in school and need parental permission to attend their own premieres.
Schools shift focus toward preparing students for both college studies and careers
For years, students have often faced a choice between pursuing college or entering the workforce after high school.
Essay challenges effectiveness of traditional letter grades in measuring student learning
A recent personal essay by a Voices of Change fellow examines the limitations of traditional letter grading systems in education.
School districts adopt resilience strategies amid evolving cybersecurity threats
School districts across the United States are shifting their approach to cybersecurity, moving from a reactive stance to building resilient systems that can withstand and recover from cyber threats.
Supreme Court rulings reshape policies on parental rights and funding in U.S. education
The Supreme Court has played a significant role in shaping education policy in 2025, making decisions that affect how students learn and how schools operate across the United States.
Who supervises students in virtual schools? Parental roles grow as online enrollment stabilizes
Virtual schools are changing the way students learn, offering flexibility for families who want alternatives to traditional classrooms.
UNESCO warns global schools may face shortage of 44 million teachers by 2030
A recent report from UNESCO and the International Taskforce on Teachers for Education 2030 projects a global shortage of 44 million teachers by 2030.
Efforts increase focus on apprenticeships and male recruitment in early childhood education
Industries such as nursing and manufacturing have benefited from the expansion of apprenticeship programs, but early childhood care has not seen similar progress.
More teachers choose virtual schools seeking improved work-life balance
A growing number of teachers are turning to virtual schools in search of better work-life balance, a trend that has continued since the shift to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teacher describes impact of digital mental health tools at Guilford Preparatory Academy
One teacher at Guilford Preparatory Academy has described how the introduction of a digital check-in tool has changed the way student well-being is supported at the school.
How changing laws shape teacher autonomy over classroom expression
A ninth grade algebra teacher in San Antonio, Texas, April Jones, has decorated her classroom with various posters and banners collected over her ten years of teaching.
How schools and families can work together to boost early childhood literacy
Efforts to improve early literacy are increasingly focusing on partnerships between schools and families, as educators look for ways to address declining reading scores among young students.