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Bright Spots
Bright Spots

This Superintendent Couldn’t Read as a Kid. Now He Wants to Ensure Every Kid Can

Providence Public Schools鈥� Javier Monta帽ez taps into his personal experience to help his district beat the odds when it comes to third grade literacy.

Jessika Harkay
Author: Jessika Harkay
Indiana
Indiana

At This Indianapolis Middle School, Student Mediators Help Drive Down Suspensions

Through the program, students learn how to help their classmates settle disputes before they escalate, leading to a better school climate.

Aleksandra Appleton
child development
child development

In an Age of Instant Answers, There鈥檚 a Case for Letting Kids Struggle a Little

Developmental experts say children need chances to struggle with everyday problems because figuring them out is a skill that has to be practiced.

Cheyanne Mumphrey, The Associated Press
student safety
student safety

Violent Victimization at School Rose Among Students in 2024, Federal Data Show

The findings come as school safety remains a chief concern among educators, students, parents and policymakers nationwide.

Amanda Watford, Stateline
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence

Inside Alpha School’s ‘Bootcamp’: Heart Monitors, Unpaid Labor & Many, Many Tweets

Students at the AI-powered private school are chronicling grueling tests of composure, endurance and grit.

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
South Carolina

SC Students Improve in Math and Reading, but Less Than Half Meet Math Benchmarks

Skylar Laird
back-to-school

School Backpack Overload: Heavy Bags Can Strain Kids鈥� Bodies

Cheyanne Mumphrey
North Carolina

In an Uncertain Job Market, Top Economists Offer Advice for Incoming NC College Students

Clayton Henkel
Illinois

Gap to Adequately Fund Schools Widens in Illinois

Makiya Seminera & Reema Amin
ILEARN assessment

Indiana Literacy Rates Improve for Fifth Straight Year

Mackenzi Klemann
Early Care and Education Workforce

More Early Childhood Programs Are Providing Free Housing to Teaching Staff

Emily Tate Sullivan
Texas

Black-Majority Schools in Texas Receive More Fs Than A Ratings

Jaden Edison
Maine

How Trump鈥檚 Anti-DEI Shift Unraveled a Successful Federal Investment in Maine Schools

Eesha Pendharkar
lausd

Thousands of LAUSD Workers Face Layoffs That Didn鈥檛 Have to Happen

Kate Rix
Vaccines

Trump Signs Order on Childhood Vaccines Against Medical Groups鈥� Guidance

Ali Swenson & Collin Binkley
Analysis

A Bad Jobs Report for Public Education

Chad Aldeman
literacy

NYC Reading Scores Sink, With Third Grade Proficiency Falling 14 points

Alex Zimmerman
Paid parental leave

More Dads Are Taking Paid Paternity Leave

Bryce Covert
Iowa

鈥榃hat Did We Do Wrong Now?鈥�: Rural Iowa Schools Weigh Impact of ESA Expansion

Kadin Luhmann
社区黑料 Investigates

Denver District Accused of Keeping Kids In English Learner Program Far Too Long

Jo Napolitano
tutoring

Major Virtual Tutoring Provider Shuts Down; Experts Cite Lack of Evidence

Linda Jacobson
Chronic Absenteeism

Absenteeism Is a Major Problem. So Why Can鈥檛 Schools Agree on How to Measure It?

Wayne D鈥橭rio
Massachusetts

Nearly 15 Years After Student Discipline Reform, School Suspensions in Mass. Are Falling. Are Emergency Removals Taking Their Place?

Hallie Claflin
California

California Expands Lunch Program That Pairs Schools With Farms

Carolyn Jones
California

LAUSD’s Youngest Students Will Start a Screen-Free School Year. Here’s What Parents Need to Know

Mariana Dale & Elly Yu
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