Opinion: Rising mental health costs leave too many children behind. Schools can help
Rising Mental Health Costs Leave Too Many Children Behind. Schools Can Help
Durham: The costs of youth behavioral health care nearly doubled between 2011 and 2022 and now account for 40% of all health spending for U.S. kids.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Opinion: Rising mental health costs leave too many children behind. Schools can help
The contract would provide fully-funded health care and a two-year, 8.5% raise for classified staff. Teachers will get a 5% raise over two years. @laurenwreports.bsky.social reports www.the74million.org/article/san-...
February 13, 2026 at 8:53 PM
The contract would provide fully-funded health care and a two-year, 8.5% raise for classified staff. Teachers will get a 5% raise over two years. @laurenwreports.bsky.social reports www.the74million.org/article/san-...
Opinion: Aviation knows how to learn from failure. Too bad education does not www.the74million.org/article/avia...
Aviation Knows How to Learn From Failure. Too Bad Education Does Not
Wakelyn: The 2024 NAEP scores are a crisis that demands action. 3 lessons from aircraft accident investigations that could help improve the schools.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Opinion: Aviation knows how to learn from failure. Too bad education does not www.the74million.org/article/avia...
How a Connecticut school slashed its chronic absenteeism rate
How a Connecticut School Slashed its Chronic Absenteeism Rate
Careful attention to why kids miss school, communication with families and a welcoming climate can bring students back to the classroom.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:32 PM
How a Connecticut school slashed its chronic absenteeism rate
Families struggle to secure affordable care, while some child care programs operate below capacity
A Child Care Paradox: Families on Waitlists, Centers Underenrolled
Families struggle to secure affordable care, while some child care programs operate below capacity.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Families struggle to secure affordable care, while some child care programs operate below capacity
Five states praised for aligning high school and college math
Five States Praised for Aligning High School and College Math
Utah, Calif., Tenn., Ga. and Ore. are better preparing students for post-secondary math, often reducing the need for college remediation.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Five states praised for aligning high school and college math
Update: California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued the U.S. Department of Education Wednesday as part of an ongoing dispute over whether schools should proactively notify parents if their children change their gender identity www.the74million.org/article/ed-d...
Ed. Dept. Says California Violated Law by Concealing Students’ Gender Identity
Those in favor of disclosure call the decision a victory, but LGBTQ advocates say it’s an 'attack' on trans students.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Update: California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued the U.S. Department of Education Wednesday as part of an ongoing dispute over whether schools should proactively notify parents if their children change their gender identity www.the74million.org/article/ed-d...
Analysis from @chadaldeman.bsky.social: How 12th grade math and reading scores have changed over time
How 12th Grade Math & Reading Scores Have Changed Over Time
In the past three decades, the performance curve looks flatter with a few more high scorers but a lot more low performers.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Analysis from @chadaldeman.bsky.social: How 12th grade math and reading scores have changed over time
Educator's view: Consistent, high-quality coaching treats educators as professionals capable and deserving of continuous improvement www.the74million.org/article/supe...
February 11, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Educator's view: Consistent, high-quality coaching treats educators as professionals capable and deserving of continuous improvement www.the74million.org/article/supe...
Federal judge ruled Trump administration cutting of $40M in grants for 62-year-old TRIO program illegal, but no one knows when funds will be restored www.the74million.org/article/desp...
February 11, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Federal judge ruled Trump administration cutting of $40M in grants for 62-year-old TRIO program illegal, but no one knows when funds will be restored www.the74million.org/article/desp...
Progress on chronic absenteeism has slowed. Some say McMahon should speak up
Progress on Chronic Absenteeism Has Slowed. Some Say McMahon Should Speak Up
While states like Alabama have made strides, experts call on the Education Department to use its ‘powerful megaphone’ to make attendance a priority.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Progress on chronic absenteeism has slowed. Some say McMahon should speak up
San Francisco teachers demand more pay, health care in first strike since 1979
San Francisco Teachers Demand More Pay, Health Care in First Strike Since 1979
Union of 6,500 educators wants 9% to 14% raises and job changes for special education. School district officials say there’s not enough money.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM
San Francisco teachers demand more pay, health care in first strike since 1979
Police assisted federal immigration agents by repeatedly searching school cameras that record license plate numbers, data show www.the74million.org/article/ice-...
February 10, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Police assisted federal immigration agents by repeatedly searching school cameras that record license plate numbers, data show www.the74million.org/article/ice-...
Experts have long recommended infants and toddlers under age 2 avoid digital media use altogether. Most are still getting it anyway
When It Comes to Screen Time, Expert Guidance and Family Realities Diverge
Experts have long recommended infants and toddlers under age 2 avoid digital media use altogether. Most are still getting it anyway.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Experts have long recommended infants and toddlers under age 2 avoid digital media use altogether. Most are still getting it anyway
Boys & Girls Club was a great COVID learning pod, now it's home to a school. @patrickonews.bsky.social reports
Boys & Girls Club Was a Great COVID Learning Pod, Now It’s Home To a School
South Bend club sat empty all day until after school, so leaders let an ‘experiential’ charter school use it.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Boys & Girls Club was a great COVID learning pod, now it's home to a school. @patrickonews.bsky.social reports
Opinion: What the Olympics can teach kids about math
Split Times, Speed, Acceleration: What the Olympics Can Teach Kids About Math
Bruhn: Grounding math in real-world problem solving means looking beyond textbooks to places where students encounter it outside the classroom.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Opinion: What the Olympics can teach kids about math
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on why he's taking Trump's 'free money'
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Why He’s Taking Trump’s ‘Free Money’
The school choice proponent — and possible 2028 contender — is one of just two Democratic governors opting into a new federal scholarship tax credit.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on why he's taking Trump's 'free money'
An elementary and a high school educator on who's in school and who isn't, online learning, the value of friends and routine, kids' fears — and their own www.the74million.org/article/teac...
February 7, 2026 at 2:05 PM
An elementary and a high school educator on who's in school and who isn't, online learning, the value of friends and routine, kids' fears — and their own www.the74million.org/article/teac...
For mom athletes raising babies and young children, competing in the Olympics comes with unique challenges www.the74million.org/zero2eight/o...
February 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
For mom athletes raising babies and young children, competing in the Olympics comes with unique challenges www.the74million.org/zero2eight/o...
Oklahoma board expected to deny bid for Jewish charter school, invite lawsuit www.the74million.org/article/okla...
Oklahoma Board Expected to Deny Bid for Jewish Charter School, Invite Lawsuit
The situation, along with similar schools in Colorado and Tennessee, could trigger a review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Oklahoma board expected to deny bid for Jewish charter school, invite lawsuit www.the74million.org/article/okla...
Meyer: Curriculum quality, teacher training and evidence-based instruction are harder and slower than a font swap — and much more likely to work www.the74million.org/article/chan...
February 6, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Meyer: Curriculum quality, teacher training and evidence-based instruction are harder and slower than a font swap — and much more likely to work www.the74million.org/article/chan...
Minnesota districts, teachers union sue federal government for targeting schools
Minnesota Districts, Teachers Union Sue Federal Government for Targeting Schools
Educators demand reinstatement of a decades-old policy prohibiting most immigration enforcement near ‘sensitive locations’ like schools and bus stops
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February 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Minnesota districts, teachers union sue federal government for targeting schools
Opinion: Test results reveal a deeper issue in math – and it's not the math itself
Test Results Reveal a Deeper Issue in Math – And It’s Not the Math Itself
Burleigh: Are students being equipped with a genuine understanding of math concepts or merely trained to follow steps?
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February 5, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Opinion: Test results reveal a deeper issue in math – and it's not the math itself
National internship program grows, placing high schoolers in rare corporate jobs. @patrickonews.bsky.social reports
National Internship Program Grows, Placing High Schoolers In Rare Corporate Jobs
Nonprofit Genesys Works does the ‘heavy lifting,’ connecting nervous high school students with companies in eight cities.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:52 PM
National internship program grows, placing high schoolers in rare corporate jobs. @patrickonews.bsky.social reports
New report: National group cites four pillars to math education for young kids. @jonapolitano.bsky.social reports
New Report: National Group Cites 4 Pillars to Math Education for Young Kids
PowerMyLearning, which aims to improve math outcomes for students in pre-K-5, claims consensus around this contentious topic.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:02 PM
New report: National group cites four pillars to math education for young kids. @jonapolitano.bsky.social reports