Education Policy
Addressing Chronic Absenteeism: Strategies and Insights
Chronic absenteeism is a significant challenge for American schools following the COVID-19 pandemic. About one in four students miss enough school to risk falling behind academically. A new multi-state analysis offers hope for improvement. SchoolStatus,
School District U-46’s ‘Moving the U’ Relocation Project
School District U-46 officials are overseeing a major project called “Moving the U.” The focus is on transitioning sixth grade to middle schools, a part of a larger initiative known as the Unite U-46 plan,
Sweden Bans Mobile Phones in Schools
In May 2026, Sweden will implement a ban on mobile phones in schools, a policy reversal in embracing digital classrooms. This decision follows concerns over declining literacy, particularly among younger students. Since 2023, Sweden’s government
The Impact of School Closures on Marginalized Communities
Schools across the nation are grappling with declining student numbers, reduced budgets, expired pandemic relief, and the prospect of closures. Education leaders must reduce costs while accelerating academic recovery. Unfortunately, closures do not affect all
States Challenge Free Education for Undocumented Children
Some states seek to challenge a precedent allowing undocumented children to attend public schools without charge. This move addresses a long-standing Supreme Court decision. Historical Context In 1982, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Plyler
States Challenge Education Access for Undocumented Children
Various states are questioning the established rule that allows undocumented children to attend public schools without charge. This challenges a practice upheld since 1982. In 1982, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Plyler v. Doe
Trinity Christian College and the Closure of Faith-Based Institutions
About a decade ago, Andrew and Casey Kowitz met on their first day in a biology class at Trinity Christian College. She asked to sit next to him, and they became lab partners. A year
The Influence of ‘The Digital Delusion’ on Education Technology
Parents are distributing copies of “The Digital Delusion” at school board meetings as administrators look to it for guidance on reducing technology use. Actor Hugh Grant has endorsed the book and contributed a blurb for
Child Care Expansion: A Pillar of Mayor Mamdani’s Agenda
Mayor Zohran Mamdani aims to expand New York City’s public preschool programs into a universal child care system. This initiative is a key part of his agenda to improve affordability in the city. With the
CSU’s AI Initiative: Embracing Innovation Amid Faculty and Student Concerns
The leaders at the California State University (CSU) system aim to transform it into the nation’s first university powered by artificial intelligence. They entered a $17 million contract with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT Edu, a