Why 2026 is the year of the cursive comeback
Neuroscientists and educators explain why the "outdated" skill of cursive is actually a secret weapon for student memory and motor skills.
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Policy vs. practice in a literacy stalemate
While Iowa politicians argue over using school IDs to borrow books, high schoolers in IL sit down with 4th graders to turn the tide on falling reading scores.
2 Aurora students confront gun violence in schools
From Illinois to Colorado, teens argue that both gun laws and deeper social change are needed to stop school shootings.
Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act now in Congress
A Congressional Research Service report identifies key points about the proposed legislation, which aims to keep kids safe online.
Bills in Penn., Iowa seek to muffle teacher voice
The idea of critical race theory is hotly debated across the US. It's not easy to understand why, but legislatures are taking action.
Md. student board members keep voting roles
A bill that would have prohibited student members of Md.'s school boards from casting a deciding vote on any issue died in committee.
IL bill could excuse absences to vote
A proposed law in IL could give students up to two hours during the school day so they could vote in the upcoming election.
Discussion continues over vaping by schoolchildren
A ban on vaping may be coming in many states, but it's being blocked by trade industry reps in others. It's bad for your health.
Md. moves to keep young kids safe from football
A bill has been filed in the Md. Gen. Assembly that would restrict where students younger than high school can play football.
Tomorrow begins the 2018 legislative session in Md.
The Maryland General Assembly convenes tomorrow for its legislative session this year. Education leads the agenda in some ways.