Indiana House lawmakers have amended a Senate bill focused on chronic absenteeism to require school districts to prohibit habitually truant students from participating in extracurricular activities., according to Calkbeat Indiana. They also altered Senate Bill
The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) will introduce a new composite measure of student income that takes into account broader family and school resources, according to Education Slice. The index incorporates factors such
As New York grapples with a teacher shortage, state education officials are debating additional paths to becoming certified — including options beyond obtaining a master’s degree, according to Chalkbeat New York. Under current regulations, educators
A coalition of educators, researchers and advocates has launched the National Newcomer Network Policy Platform to improve supports for newly arrived students to the United States, according to Education Slice. The recommendations call for federal
Leadership guides the course toward success for students, educators, and communities in the complicated education roadmap. Visible leadership is not just an administrative function but a transformative force within school, says Matthew X. Joseph is
What if someone told teachers that engaging in a daily classroom ritual with students that takes less than five minutes and requires little to no training could improve your students’ mood and behavior immediately, make
AI is here, and slowing down isn’t an option.” That’s what Washington state’s schools chief Chris Reykdal wrote in his introduction to the state’s artificial intelligence guidance for K-12 schools, according to Education Week. While
In K-12 schools, parents and grandparents frequently volunteer as chaperones, class parents, or mystery readers. These interactions allow children to see adults support their education and allow adults to stay connected to their learners’ school
First Person is where Chalkbeat features personal essays by educators, students, parents, and others thinking and writing about public education. I was 12 when I thought everyone had given up on me, according to a
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