Federal government shutdown threatens school nutrition programs & SNAP benefits. Agencies seek solutions; advocates warn of increased child hunger. Long-term impacts on low-income families are a concern.
A lawsuit challenges California's school funding model, alleging it favors wealthy districts, exacerbating inequalities in facilities and resources, violating equal protection. Seeks needs-based reforms.
Fed official questions bank regulations' efficiency. Sen. Warren warns against weakening economic security. Potential Fed Chair nominee aligns with Trump's deregulation efforts. Focus on banking supervision reduction.
Emotional knowledge training boosts team spirits. School leaders must foster psychological safety, lessen anxiety, and support staff's emotional sustainability to combat exhaustion and improve retention.
Character.AI bans users under 18 due to safety concerns. Study reveals teens use AI for companionship & mental health, raising concerns about AI's impact on youth. Calls for AI regulations increase.
The Civic Education Fellowship (2026-27) aims to empower educators in rural areas with constitutional knowledge and civic dialogue skills, reaching over 300 instructors annually via workshops. Aims for positive changes in students.
A federal court halted the Trump administration's termination of mental health grants after a lawsuit by 16 states. The grants aimed to support student mental health services. New competition is improving.
Iowa audits schools after superintendent Ian Roberts' immigration arrest. Concerns raised about hiring, licensing, and background checks. Legal action initiated. Focus on immigration & public trust.
Darin Brawley discusses Compton Unified's success in STEAM education, coding in preschool, and impressive graduation rate increase to 94%. Focus on performance tasks and academic language.
Education faces challenges: decreased federal oversight, teacher shortages, social media controversies, chronic absenteeism, and funding threats. Some areas showing graduation rate improvements.
Soft skills are crucial for student success & workforce readiness. Education should adapt, emphasizing collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. Meeting students where they are is vital.
Family-school partnerships are crucial for student success. Clear communication, parental awareness of progress, and addressing the 'assumption gap' are key to bridging the achievement gap and supporting learning.
Educator prep program enrollment data reveals trends. Alternative programs see growth. Bachelor's and master's degrees in education declined. AACTE urges continued research. Key data on teacher preparation programs.
SAT/ACT scores show a slight uptick, but remain below pre-pandemic levels. Test-optional policies dominate college admissions despite some institutions reinstating testing requirements. Numbers of test takers declined.
Immigration enforcement fears are causing increased school absenteeism, impacting student progress and school funding. Districts are providing support, including legal aid, to address families' concerns. Absenteeism rates remain high post-pandemic.
Education news: Gun violence in schools prompts calls for hearings. Layoffs hit the Education Department. Student math recovers, reading stagnates. Hacking leads to data reassessment.
School districts are suing over federal funding cuts tied to transgender policies, challenging demands to adhere to 'biology-based' definitions and defending inclusive state laws. The conflict risks millions in aid.
