Employers say math skills falling short, Gallup finds
A Gallup survey shows 85% of managers want stronger employee math skills, esp. financial and data science, for tomorrow’s workforce.
News & Issues
Redshirting 5-year-olds stirs a parents’ rights debate
Redshirting surged after the pandemic. Some parents say kids aren’t ready; others eye sports scholarships. Schools face tough choices.
‘% Proficient’ can distort the student learning story
Behind the 'record gains' headlines, percent proficient tells only part of the story ... and sometimes the wrong one.
School lunches clash with MAHA’s push for healthy food
As students pick pizza & tacos, gov't calls for less processed food ... a rare bipartisan push for healthier school lunches.
Md. district shifts right, strikes antiracism policy
Calvert Co. board repeals antiracism policy, like Trump's rollbacks; our editorial warns of harm to minority students’ safety and dignity.
Federal court blocks Ark. 10 Commandments law
Federal judge blocks Ark. law mandating 10 Commandments in classrooms, calling it unconstitutional; our editorial examines lawmakers’ political motives.
Naperville D203 teachers’ union authorizes a strike
The teachers and school board remain apart on pay raises, benefits, and workload as a strike looms before Thursday's school start.
Media literacy can promote healthy relationships
Beyond filters and hashtags: teaching teens to see through romantic illusions online and embrace genuine, healthy relationship values.
An era ends: U-46 bids farewell to century-old schools
Historic schools marked their last first day as part of a $179 million modernization plan for IL's 2nd-largest district.
At annual kickoff in Texas, a celebration of teachers
Texarkana’s convocation mixed song, dance, and heartfelt thanks, highlighting the teachers who inspire, guide, and prepare students for bright futures.