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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Your Child Isn't the Problem. Their School Report Might Be.

ODD is often misdiagnosed in Black and brown children due to bias in school reports, leading to harmful consequences for their behavior and mental health.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 hour ago

Di Salvo: How will California's gubernatorial candidates improve education? - San Jose Spotlight

California's next governor must prioritize results-oriented education reforms to address widening achievement gaps and improve student outcomes.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
4 days ago
NYC parents

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

NYC parents
fromCity Limits
9 hours ago

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
#ai-in-education
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
7 hours ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.
Education
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When AI Provides Feedback on Student Work

Students intuitively understand the limitations of AI despite limited exposure, highlighting their natural decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills.
Education
fromChalkbeat
3 weeks ago

NYC's Education Dept. is releasing a long-awaited AI policy. Some schools already have their own.

Manhattan schools are developing AI policies amid rising concerns over its use in education.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
7 hours ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.
Education
fromTheregister
1 day ago

China wants AI to prepare school lessons and mark homework

China's action plan aims to integrate AI into education, enhancing teaching methods and ensuring secure implementation.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

This Is What Fully Automated School Looks Like

AI tools are increasingly enabling students to automate their schoolwork, raising concerns about academic integrity.
Education
fromEpicenter NYC
6 days ago

Parents say NYC schools' AI policy leaves out what matters most: students - Epicenter NYC

Guidelines on AI use in schools focus on staff usage, leaving student use ambiguous and raising concerns among parents and educators.
Education
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When AI Provides Feedback on Student Work

Students intuitively understand the limitations of AI despite limited exposure, highlighting their natural decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills.
Education
fromChalkbeat
3 weeks ago

NYC's Education Dept. is releasing a long-awaited AI policy. Some schools already have their own.

Manhattan schools are developing AI policies amid rising concerns over its use in education.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
12 hours ago

Featured Gig: Vice Provost for Online, Digital Learning, Temple

Temple is creating the vice provost for online and digital learning to lead a universitywide transformation in how we design, deliver and scale high-quality, flexible academic programs. This role is central to advancing our strategic plan, Forward with Purpose, particularly around expanding access, improving student success and increasing Temple's impact in Philadelphia and beyond.
Higher education
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Ontario education minister announcing school system changes Monday | CBC News

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra will announce changes to the school system amid financial oversight and criticism of school board spending.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
NYC parents

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Teacher dies by suicide on the first day of school after years of anti-lesbian harassment - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian teacher died by suicide after enduring years of homophobic harassment in France.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 days ago

What John Wilson's Critique of My Faculty Survey Gets Wrong

Wilson theorizes that aggrieved far-right faculty were overrepresented while far-left faculty boycotted the survey. He provides no evidence for either claim and ignores evidence against—such as that only one of 633 respondents identified as 'extremely conservative.'
Right-wing politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Primary school teacher who asked girls in his class on dates banned from classroom

A teacher was banned for life due to inappropriate conduct and misleading his employer regarding his history with children's services.
Arts
fromColossal
6 days ago

Colossal Members Have Funded 100 Projects in K-12 Classrooms through DonorsChoose

Colossal Members funded 100 classroom projects, contributing over $13,000 to support K-12 students' access to art supplies and materials.
Education
fromABC30 Fresno
7 hours ago

Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staff

Los Angeles schools avoided a strike by reaching a tentative agreement with support staff, ensuring schools remained open for 400,000 students.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

Randi Weingarten emphasizes the importance of justice, inclusion, and respect in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
#higher-education
#generative-ai
Online learning
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Generative AI has significantly complicated the role of college instructors, making teaching more challenging and demoralizing.
Online learning
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Generative AI has significantly complicated the role of college instructors, making teaching more challenging and demoralizing.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Ford government to cut length of teachers' college, revamp training requirements | CBC News

The government says it will also establish a minimum practicum length as a way to emphasize real, in-class experience.
Canada news
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Blended Learning For High-Impact Leadership Development In 2026

Blended learning, designed intentionally, creates high-impact leadership development that is scalable and effective in real-world applications.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

LAUSD strike still on for Tuesday despite tentative agreements with two of three unions

The protracted talks means that families of 390,000 students still must scramble to make contingency plans for their children Tuesday - and some 70,000 workers, including teachers and school principals, don't know if they will be at work or on a picket line.
Education
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The depleted Education Department will move out of its headquarters

The Trump administration is relocating the Department of Education staff to reduce its federal footprint and save costs.
#nyc-public-schools
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
6 days ago

NYC public school suspensions dropped substantially during the first half of the school year

Suspensions in NYC public schools decreased by 8% in the first half of the school year compared to the previous year.
Education
fromChalkbeat
5 days ago

PODCAST: Students interview NYC Chancellor Kamar Samuels about AI, school mergers, and more

Chancellor Kamar Samuels prioritizes safety, academic rigor, and integration in NYC public schools.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
6 days ago

NYC public school suspensions dropped substantially during the first half of the school year

Suspensions in NYC public schools decreased by 8% in the first half of the school year compared to the previous year.
Education
fromChalkbeat
5 days ago

PODCAST: Students interview NYC Chancellor Kamar Samuels about AI, school mergers, and more

Chancellor Kamar Samuels prioritizes safety, academic rigor, and integration in NYC public schools.
Education
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Chelsea High School teacher on leave after students stage protest, allege misconduct

A Chelsea High School teacher is on leave due to allegations of inappropriate conduct with students, prompting an investigation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

TDSB to cut 40 vice-principal positions, forcing some schools to share administrators | CBC News

Toronto District School Board will cut 40 vice-principal positions due to funding loss and declining enrolment, leading to shared roles in some schools.
#school-leadership
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Education Leadership in Action

School leaders face unprecedented challenges including staffing shortages, declining morale, and decision fatigue while expected to drive innovation and improvement.
#instructional-design
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

Instructional Design Programs For Teachers, Trainers, And Beginners: How To Choose The Right Certification Path

Instructional Design programs are essential for professionals transitioning into learning roles, focusing on skills and frameworks for effective learning experiences.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
3 weeks ago

When Evaluation Becomes The Objective: Instructional Design And Accountability In K-12 Education

High-stakes testing accountability frameworks significantly influence instructional design practices, potentially narrowing educational approaches and creating misalignment between K-12 preparation and college-level expectations.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

Instructional Design Programs For Teachers, Trainers, And Beginners: How To Choose The Right Certification Path

Instructional Design programs are essential for professionals transitioning into learning roles, focusing on skills and frameworks for effective learning experiences.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
3 weeks ago

When Evaluation Becomes The Objective: Instructional Design And Accountability In K-12 Education

High-stakes testing accountability frameworks significantly influence instructional design practices, potentially narrowing educational approaches and creating misalignment between K-12 preparation and college-level expectations.
Austin
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

BREAKING - Acting Palo Alto Superintendent out

Palo Alto School District's Acting Superintendent Trent Bahadursingh was terminated after two weeks, receiving 12 months severance pay per his contract.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

LAUSD and teachers union reach tentative agreement days before threatened strike

A tentative agreement has been reached between Los Angeles school officials and the teachers union, potentially averting a planned strike.
#teacher-burnout
Education
fromIndependent
2 days ago

With so many teachers suffering from burnout, could parents be part of the problem?

Teachers are experiencing severe burnout and considering leaving the profession due to heightened expectations.
Education
fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

Teacher Shares the No. 1 Boundary That Helped Her Beat Burnout

More than half of K-12 educators in America report burnout due to low pay, staffing shortages, and increased demands.
Education
fromIndependent
2 days ago

With so many teachers suffering from burnout, could parents be part of the problem?

Teachers are experiencing severe burnout and considering leaving the profession due to heightened expectations.
Education
fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

Teacher Shares the No. 1 Boundary That Helped Her Beat Burnout

More than half of K-12 educators in America report burnout due to low pay, staffing shortages, and increased demands.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
#dual-enrollment
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Opinion: School board should wait until after the election to select a new superintendent

The last three months have been tumultuous in the district. The community was divided by a surprise move in January to add ethnic studies to the high school curriculum, a class that Chinese and Jewish families felt was discriminatory. When new board member Rowena Chiu said publicly she felt bullied by other "woke" school board members for questioning the class, all hell broke loose.
Austin
SF parents
fromKqed
1 month ago

New Law Provides School Boards the Opportunity for Pay Raise | KQED

South Bay Union School District is closing schools due to declining enrollment while approving a pay increase for board members, raising concerns about resource allocation and board diversity representation.
Education
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Meet the S.F. School Board Candidates: What is your #1 priority?

The San Francisco School Board election features incumbent Phil Kim facing challengers Virginia Cheung and Brandee Marckmann after a significant teachers' strike.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

LAUSD strike: Here is where negotiations stand

Three major unions representing 70,000 LAUSD employees are negotiating to prevent a strike that could shut down all schools.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Replicating the 'Mississippi Miracle' Won't Be Easy

Mississippi's education reform success stems from accountability measures alongside the adoption of the science of reading, not just phonics alone.
#education
Education
fromFortune
4 days ago

Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies | Fortune

McPherson Middle School banned laptops after finding they distracted students from learning, transitioning to pen and paper for note-taking.
Education
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Teachers Are Sharing Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Teachers express frustration over students' lack of basic skills and interest in learning, attributing it to modern parenting and curriculum issues.
Education
fromFortune
4 days ago

Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies | Fortune

McPherson Middle School banned laptops after finding they distracted students from learning, transitioning to pen and paper for note-taking.
Education
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Teachers Are Sharing Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Teachers express frustration over students' lack of basic skills and interest in learning, attributing it to modern parenting and curriculum issues.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

How high school shapes future success - Harvard Gazette

Higher 10th-grade test scores and college plans correlate with better long-term educational and earning outcomes for students.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Berkeley school district approves new contract with classified workers

The new contract covers July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, and was ratified by 99% of voting union members on March 23. The agreement includes a 3% retroactive raise for this school year, a 4% increase for next school year, and a one-time bonus of $600 to $1,000.
Education
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

East San Jose school loses charter over lack of credentialed teachers - San Jose Spotlight

Escuela Popular, a charter school for immigrant students, faces closure due to uncredentialed teachers despite plans to appeal the district's decision.
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Primary teachers demand reform to assault leave scheme as 58pc experience physical aggression in classroom

58% of teachers have experienced physical aggression such as scratching, biting, and thrown objects in classrooms, indicating a serious issue regarding teacher safety.
Education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

How much have you spent as a teacher to buy supplies and decorate your classroom? We want to hear from you.

Michelle Medintz spent at least $5,000 in 2022 alone, largely on books. She created a 'cozy corner' in her classroom with shelves filled with books, cushions on the floor, and stuffed animals. 'That doesn't make me a better teacher than my colleagues,' Medintz said.
Education
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

San Francisco students return to class for first time since teachers' strike

Nearly 50,000 San Francisco students returned after a five-day teachers' strike ended with a tentative deal funding educator healthcare, wage increases, sanctuary and AI protections.
Higher education
fromEdSurge
1 month ago

Why NYC Schools Invested in Coaching for Staff Outside the Classroom - EdSurge News

NYC Public Schools implemented executive coaching for central office staff to build resilience and clarity amid post-pandemic uncertainty, recognizing that central office effectiveness directly impacts classroom success.
Education
fromCity & State NY
3 weeks ago

Opinion: Without mayoral control, everyone is in charge of NYC schools, and no one is responsible

Mayoral control of New York City's public schools improved accountability and decision-making, addressing issues of fragmentation and corruption in the previous governance system.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

An Article I'd Love to Read

Cuts that hurt are obvious: layoffs, program closures, college closures, furloughs, deferred maintenance, pay freezes, travel freezes, etc. It's a well-worn playbook at this point. Most of the moves in this category involve either attacking employee compensation, which causes obvious pain, or putting off necessary investments and living with gradual declines in quality.
Higher education
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Teachers Are the Architects of Human Potential

Schools in 50 years will likely shift from knowledge transmission to developing human potential, with teachers as facilitators fostering creativity, resilience, and adaptive thinking rather than standardized achievement.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

Want better schools? It's all up to states. - Harvard Gazette

Southern states Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee achieved significant test score gains in math and reading recovery from 2019 to 2024, demonstrating that ambitious state-led literacy reforms can reverse national educational decline.
Education
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

35 Teachers Are Sharing The "Basic" Things Students Apparently Cannot Do Themselves Anymore

Teachers report students increasingly lack basic life skills and foundational academic abilities, from self-care tasks to fundamental math and writing, with administrative support often undermining academic standards.
Higher education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: California colleges must stop blaming K-12 schools for student preparedness

Many UC first-year students, especially from high-need LCFF schools, arrived academically unprepared due to pandemic-related learning loss and structural inequities; blame hampers solutions.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Opinion: Arrogant teachers ignore school board

A group of students who are eager to learn about advanced math are asking for multivariable calculus, and teacher Daniel Nguyen has obtained a master's degree in order to teach it. The school board told Paly to add the class on Dec. 16, but the teachers council said no. Apparently the school is run by a committee of teachers, called the council of administrators and instructors, who oppose adding the class.
Education
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Teachers Are Revealing The Things About Education That No One Wants To Admit But Are 100% True

Just because suspensions are down doesn't mean behaviors have improved.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Disempowered teachers are a problem for state's schools

Teachers have almost no authority over student behaviors or academic grading, and are given little, if any, respect from administrators, parents or even students. Instead, students have all the authority but no responsibility for their success. Students do (or don't do) whatever they wish, while empty-handed teachers are left to take the blame. Teachers no longer have the ultimate tool of flunking students.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wednesday briefing: Can we turn around the growing school readiness crisis?

What many reception teachers say they did not sign up for was spending large chunks of the school day managing toileting, feeding and basic self-care because growing numbers of children are arriving without those skills in place. New data points to a widening gap in England and Wales between what parents believe school ready means and what classrooms are actually experiencing
Education
Education
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

He Was Homeschooled for Years, and Fell So Far Behind

A child removed from school for unstructured homeschooling experienced academic decline, social isolation, and later required extreme effort to catch up.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Cohort Meaning In School: How Cohorts Work In Education

A cohort in school is a group of students who begin and progress through the same grade, course, or program together.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Disempowered teachers are a problem for state's schools

Teachers lack authority and respect, lowering academic standards; Congress must restore robust global health funding to sustain clinics, treatments, and preventable-death prevention.
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