Education News

A Brooklyn science teacher received the Robertson Award for efforts to expand climate education in New York City schools. The work includes curriculum development and educator training on climate science topics across…

Texas Instruments has introduced the TI-Rover BT, a robotic vehicle designed to be controlled by calculators to teach math concepts interactively. The product targets K-12 education to make mathematics more engaging through…

Michigan students continue to struggle with literacy, prompting teachers to undergo training in the science of reading. The initiative responds to declining test scores in the state. Training aims to equip educators…

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislation establishing a statewide ban on cellphones in K-12 public schools. The policy prohibits student cellphone use during school hours to reduce distractions. It applies uniformly across…

West Virginia public schools face enrollment declines driven by ongoing population loss and the Hope Scholarship program. The scholarship allows families to redirect public funds toward private or alternative education options. These…

California Governor Gavin Newsom faces a decision on whether to join a new federal school choice program. The choice involves potential federal funding and policy alignment for K-12 education. The article examines…

A local initiative modeled on the Department of Government Efficiency has drawn opposition from unions in Austin. The effort focuses on identifying inefficiencies in government operations and spending. Unions have raised concerns…

The opinion article contends that literacy improvement in K-12 schools is hindered by inaccurate or inflated reporting of student reading proficiency. It links misleading performance data to lowered standards and obscured achievement…

Both Democrats and Republicans are positioning their campaigns around voter concerns over AI, screen time, and ed-tech in K-12 schools. The article examines how these issues are influencing midterm election strategies. Candidates…

The Minnesota Senate race features an education and child advocate running against a sportscaster. The contest involves candidates with differing professional backgrounds. The election will determine the winner for the Senate seat.…