Education Policy
Teachers Struggling Financially Amid Rising Inflation
Christine Regal, a dedicated teacher in Plainfield, New Jersey, has adored working with children since she was young. With 26 years of teaching experience, Regal remains in contact with many of her former students. However,
Concerns Raised as Student Math Scores Decline
Recent data highlights a concerning trend in American education. Federal testing results unveiled on Wednesday reveal that average math scores for 9- and 13-year-olds have decreased compared to a decade ago. This decline is not
National Assessment Reveals Mixed Trends in Student Performance
Recent results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress indicate an increase in average reading and math scores for 9-year-olds from 2022 to 2025. These scores show younger students are improving in these areas after
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