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Chronic absenteeism affects one in three New York City K-12 students. Rates have remained stubbornly high following the pandemic. The trend continues to impact attendance data across district schools. Key Points One…

The article discusses a Trump administration proposal to allow child care subsidies to be used by families with stay-at-home parents. This would change current rules that primarily direct funds to formal child…

Michigan’s chronic absenteeism rate declined again in the latest reporting period. More than one in four K-12 students still miss enough school to qualify as chronically absent. The data reflect statewide attendance…

Data indicates Indiana’s school voucher program has seen increased use by higher-income households. This represents a reversal from earlier patterns where low-income families were the primary users. Key Points Voucher participation has…

Many Philadelphia high schools provide students with few elective and advanced class options due to small enrollments. District leaders are considering closing some schools to consolidate resources and expand offerings. The potential…

Leaders at Indianapolis School 14 are implementing strategies focused on addressing family needs to support school improvement. The approach includes providing resources and services beyond academics to help students and households. This…

Candidates for Chicago school board president participated in a WTTW forum to discuss education priorities. The event covered topics including district leadership and policy approaches. Four main takeaways were identified from the…

The article examines efforts by researchers to evaluate AI tools by directly observing their use by students in classroom settings. It focuses on moving beyond promotional claims to gather evidence on practical…

The article reports that K-12 students are self-censoring their opinions due to concerns about peer reactions. It examines this behavior in classroom and school environments. References to surveys or data illustrate the…

The article examines a program in which families pay $40,000 for students to perform farm chores as part of their schooling. It reviews the associated expenses, curriculum structure, and questions about educational…