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Opinion: In D.C. Schools, How the Science of Reading Offers a Blueprint for Math

Students in the nation’s capital posted gains in math and reading for the fourth straight year, according to the results of statewide accountability tests released last month. It was the latest piece of great news for...

The 74 · October 22, 2026

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Teaching & learning · Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s Act 1 guarantees help for formerly incarcerated students. Some say it’s falling short.

Aqilah David fought to get Act 1 of 2022 passed in Pennsylvania when she was a teen. Now 26, she works with multiple organizations to help formerly incarcerated youth.

Chalkbeat · October 22, 2026

Teaching & learning

Opinion: Declining Enrollment Can Be a Crisis, or an Opportunity. 4 Districts Show How

Districts and states across the country are standing on the edge of an enrollment cliff. Between cratering birth rates, shifting housing patterns and the permanent expansion of school choice options, the era of packed...

The 74 · October 22, 2026

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Teaching & learning

Opinion: In D.C. Schools, How the Science of Reading Offers a Blueprint for Math

Pennsylvania’s Act 1 guarantees help for formerly incarcerated students. Some say it’s falling short.

Opinion: Declining Enrollment Can Be a Crisis, or an Opportunity. 4 Districts Show How

Thursday, October 22

Why This Under-the-Radar Piece of Literacy Reform Is One of the Most Important

Ripon Area School District mill rate drops to record low

In Iowa, a Democratic Star Faces an Uphill Battle on Schools

Sold a story: The forgotten experiment

Wednesday, October 21

Tucson Unified School District recommends Cragin Elementary be merged into Blenman Elementary

WATCH: Nikole Hannah-Jones interrogates Chancellor Kamar Samuels on NYC school integration

Mississippi turned a literacy crisis into success. Can Michigan do the same?

Chicago Public Schools’ graduation rate increases to 83.4% for class of 2026

Beyond High School: Students share their thoughts about online education

Opinion: Career and Technical Ed Is Booming. Now Comes the Hard Part

No, Self-Directed Learning Doesn't Make Teachers Obsolete (Opinion)

How Ohio plans to accelerate math for high achievers

Helping students get comfortable with taking risks

Colorado Voters to Decide on Transgender Sports, Surgery Issues

Madison school district will rebuild two schools rather than renovate

Only 1 in 10 Students Attends a District That Has Bounced Back From the Pandemic

'Long Form' vs. 'Short' Reading: What's Going on Inside A Student's Brain?

Inside the science of reading approach to literacy instruction

Houston School District Breach Exposes 38,000 [2026]

How Kings Canyon students outpace their peers: A data focus, learning mindset among teachers

Nikole Hannah-Jones grills NYC schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels on integration at combative town hall

More students are mixing online and in-person classes. At CU Denver, their motivations vary.

Chickenpox outbreak reported at Shepherd High School following homecoming dance, district says

What Happens to High-Impact Tutoring When the Pandemic Money Is Gone?

Tuesday, October 20

How Tech Can Help or Harm Instruction for English Learners With Disabilities

The Philadelphia school district’s enrollment fell by 2,500 students. Where did the kids go?

Brown Deer, Elmbrook and Oconomowoc school referenda: What to know ahead of Nov. 3 vote