Summer isn’t just a season, it’s a strategy
Lessons and research from 35 years in literacy and learning to close opportunity gaps, build partnerships, and make summer count for every child
Summer is full of learning opportunities that many children miss. When back-to-school season begins, some kids are already starting behind. That’s all due to a lack of access to high-quality programs and resources.
Top Stories
Demonstrating impact with data: How librarians can make the case for increased funding
Libraries are more than a quiet corner of school where students can pick up a book now and then–they are vibrant learning environments that support classroom curriculum, spark curiosity and creativity, and enhance vital literary skills
Despite concerns, Gen Z students are optimistic about AI
There’s never been a more turbulent time for young people to plan for and embark on their futures, and a new survey gives insights on their feelings and plans.
How comprehensive school safety planning protected our teachers and students
When people outside of education talk about comprehensive school safety planning, it can sometimes sound theoretical: a checklist of protocols or a compliance exercise.
What U.S. and international classrooms can teach us about improving math instruction
Last year, one of my strongest students could solve complex equations flawlessly–but paused when I asked a simple question: “Why does this method work?”
Building a better bridge: Prioritizing infrastructure in a pre-K expansion
New York is currently standing at a historic crossroads. With a rare alignment of executive leadership in Albany and NYC and a tireless advocacy community, the state is poised to transform the promise of universal early childhood education (ECE) into a reality for tens of thousands of families.
In Illinois, charting a path for responsible AI use
AI is a daily reality in the nation’s schools, and in Illinois, it shapes how students research, problem-solve, and create. Now, Teach Plus Illinois and the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEA) are releasing “From ‘Rules and Tools’ to Schools,” a follow-up to the 2024 report that first sounded the alarm on AI’s “Wild West” conditions in schools.
We can’t punish our way out of the attendance crisis
In the Ithaca City School District, we have long understood that relationships are not peripheral to the work; they are the work. A culture of love is not aspirational language but a daily commitment to ensure that every student, every family, and every member of our community feels seen, valued, and connected to something greater than themselves.
In a new survey, AI scores high as a math learning tool
AI plays a supportive educational role for nearly 70 percent of top-performing math students asked about their study habits, according to a new survey.
Sponsored Content
Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools
School IT leaders face a constant balancing act to deploy technology that enhances learning while keeping systems secure, manageable, and cost-effective.
Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership
Meaningful opportunities for teachers to build expertise and leadership beyond their classroom add to a sense of professionalism and fulfillment. In an age when the role of technology in education is rapidly changing, why not allow teachers to lead the way?
Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools
School IT leaders face a constant balancing act to deploy technology that enhances learning while keeping systems secure, manageable, and cost-effective.
Wearable tech helps students overcome central vision challenges
Central vision loss–a condition that impairs the ability to see objects directly in front of the eyes–can have profound academic and social impacts on K-12 students.
