More From the World of K–12 Education

District Admin
How the costly digital age is leaving behind rural, underfunded schools

Matthew Splain, superintendent of the Otto-Eldred School District, said his schools are struggling to keep aging, refurbished laptops from dying on students. The district’s struggles are not isolated. The post How the...

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Measles Cases Hit 35-Year Record High Just As Kids Head Back to School

As millions of kids across the country prepare to head back to school — and many have already returned — the national count of measles cases continues to climb, reaching its highest number in 35 years. Utah...

Education Dive
Culture eats strategy for breakfast — but not always for college mergers

While cultural discordance needs careful consideration, it doesn't trump strong strategy, argues an expert on college consolidation. 

Chalkbeat
Education will be a key topic as Benson and James face off in Michigan governor’s race

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, left, and Michigan U.S. Representative John James won the Democratic and Republican primaries Tuesday and will face off in the November general election.

Education Dive
AAUP sues Texas A&M System over teaching limits on race and gender

The American Association of University Professors and four faculty members allege that those restrictions violate free speech rights. 

Chalkbeat
Who should go to college? More students may benefit than we think

A student studies at the UCLA campus. More students may benefit from college than we think.