Researchers Used AI to Rezone School Districts. Here’s What They Found
The experiment created more diverse schools, while cutting students’ travel time.
Every Student Needs School Supplies. But Who Pays for Them?
Some districts cover the costs of classroom materials, while others expect parents or teachers to pay.
What School Nurses Do and Why Schools Need More of Them
The job entails more than handing out Band-Aids, advocates say—especially so this time of year.
Schools Dismiss Early, Teach Online as Blast of Heat Hits Northeastern U.S.
Some districts cited inadequate air conditioning in cutting days short, and others held classes online just days into the new academic year.
What My Principal Got Right (and Wrong) About School Resources (Opinion)
Pens, paper, and markers are, of course, necessities. But for schools to thrive, more than basic supplies are required.
Schools Struggle to Properly Count Native Students. Some States Want Them to Try Harder
Michigan recently became the latest state to require the collection of data on Native K-12 students’ tribal affiliations.
Why Does the Start of the School Year Vary So Much?
Decisions around school start dates don’t necessarily prioritize student learning.
How to Find (and Keep) Substitutes
Educators and leaders discuss ways to deepen the substitute labor pool amid staff shortages and absenteeism.
What Does It Actually Mean for Schools to Be Public?
There’s a conflict between how we fund public education and its public purpose.
Parents’ Rights Groups Have Mobilized. What Does It Mean for Students?
Parents’ rights groups have led the charge to limit teaching about race, sexuality, and gender. What will happen to students who miss out?