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Large Public Libraries Give Young Adults Across U.S. Access to Banned Books
βItβs our entire book collection,β said Amy Mikel of Brooklyn Public Libraryβs national e-lending program for young readers, Books UnBanned. βHalf a ...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:
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Supreme Court Ruling Highlights Continued Power Struggle Over LGBTQ+ Books in Schools
βThe future of libraries, education, access, and representation is at stake,β argues one advocate who opposes book bans.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:International students are critical to US colleges. See which schools could be hit hardest by a ban
As the Trump administration announces sweeping changes to make it more difficult for colleges and universities to welcome international students, some schools are more vulnerable than others to the drops in enrollment that could result. About 1 million international students with visas were enrolled in U.S. institutions as of fall 2023, according to The Hechinger [β¦] The post International students are critical to US...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:COLUMN: Why higher education should be mourning the loss of its independence on July 4th
The University of Virginia describes itself as a place where βdiffering perspectives not only coexist, they co-create.β Itβs a sentiment that may no longer ring true at the prestigious public university, and, potentially, all of higher education. Today, the venerable research institution created by Thomas Jefferson suddenly finds itself in big trouble, its mission and [β¦] The post COLUMN: Why higher education should be...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Block by Block: The Student Skilling Journey
As technology reshapes the workforce, digital and AI literacies are becoming essential for every student. From early problem-solving to advanced AI ...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Could Podcasts Fix Screen Time Woes for Children?
Podcasts are becoming increasingly popular with kids. Could they help ease parentsβ fear of too much screen time?
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:OPINION: Black youth believe in their ability to make change, but our schools arenβt helping them
When Black youth appear in public conversations about civics, itβs usually in the context of disparities: whether itβs lower scores on the NAEP Civics assessment, underfunded schools or limited access to high-quality civic education. These are real, urgent issues. But they are only half the story. Black youth are frequently among the most civically engaged [β¦] The post OPINION: Black youth believe in their ability to...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Everyday lessons in K-12 schools could be affected by Supreme Court ruling
In a decision that could have widespread implications for everyday lessons and activities in public schools, the Supreme Court on Friday sided with a group of Maryland parents who said they wanted to be able to opt their children out of reading story books featuring LGBTQ+ themes and characters. The 6-3 opinion in Mahmoud v. [β¦] The post Everyday lessons in K-12 schools could be affected by Supreme Court ruling...
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:An Edtech Pioneer Considers the Mixed Record of Her Field
βI have been an ensemble player in the transformation of online education from experimental and low status to βinnovativeβ and βdisruptive,ββ writes ...
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Inside a New Partnership to Help Schools Keep Students Safe Online
Schools increasingly find themselves on the front lines of managing the ripple effects of studentsβ online lives β from digital distractions that ...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Why I Left the Classroom to Build a School Black Children Deserve
βBlack childrenβs brilliance wasnβt dimmed by ability, but by systems too broken β or too indifferent β to see them. I stopped begging to do what was ...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:After outcry from tribes, federal agency scales back tribal school choice plan
Days after taking office, President Donald Trump stunned tribal nations when he signed an executive order mandating the expansion of school choice to Indian Country by this fall. The presidentβs Jan. 29 order led to an outcry from tribal members, including parents and educators, who feared the proposal would harm tribal schools that in many [β¦] The post After outcry from tribes, federal agency scales back tribal school...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Forget Prestige. A New Ranking Shows Great Colleges May Be Close to Home.
Ever notice how college rankings get a little repetitive? A new Carnegie Classification is upending the typical methodology by rating schools on how ...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Can the Most Populous State Pull Off Universal Pre-K?
California is the latest to offer universal pre-K, but some teachers and experts are concerned about unintended consequences.
Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source:High school sleuths search fish guts for clues to plastics pollution
NEW YORK β The fish, glassy-eyed and inert, had been dead for decades. Yet its belly held possible clues to an environmental crisis unfolding in real time. Forceps in hand, Mia Fricano, a high school junior, was about to investigate. She turned over the fish, a bluegill, and slid in a blade, before extracting its [β¦] The post High school sleuths search fish guts for clues to plastics pollution appeared first on The...
Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source:An AI Wish List From Teachers: What They Actually Want It to Do
βOur focus is on skills, not tools. What do we want students to learn? That comes first,β says Bill Bass, innovation coordinator at a Missouri school ...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:To employers, AI skills arenβt just for tech majors anymore
By the time Christian Vivas enrolled in a new artificial intelligence program at Miami Dade College, he had already experimented with using ChatGPT to help him write emails to clients of the creative media studio he owns. Vivas said most of his classmates were like him β adults well into their careers looking to learn [β¦] The post To employers, AI skills arenβt just for tech majors anymore appeared first on The...
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Why Districts Are Turning to Esports to Reach More Learners
The energy was electric: Three teams of students from three neighboring school systems faced off in a high-stakes competition, their colorful jerseys ...
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:What Will Kids Lose If PBS Gets Cut?
PBS is one of the rare places that offers both educational and entertaining television for children. What happens if that gets cut?
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Why Giving My Students More Choice Was the Most Punk Rock Thing I Could Do
Can a punk-rock teacher still run a classroom β and teach students to question authority? EdSurge Voices of Change fellow Dan Clark says yes: ...
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Behind the turmoil of federal attacks on colleges, some states are going after tenure
HONOLULU β The βgravy train.β Thatβs what a Hawaiβi state senator called the practice of awarding tenure to university research faculty when she proposed legislation stripping this long-standing form of job protection from them. The bill got little notice at the time. Now, obscured by the turmoil of the many other challenges to higher education [β¦] The post Behind the turmoil of federal attacks on colleges, some states...
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Through Comedy Classes, Students Take βBig Swingsβ for Mental Health
Research shows that students who practice social-emotional skills in safe environments with well-defined goals have improved social behavior, emotional ...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:How Teachers Are Making Computer Science Click
βLetβs do it!β That was Alexis Johnsonβs reaction when she saw professional learning opportunities focused on computational thinking. A first grade ...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Education Department reinstates some research and data activities
Education Secretary Linda McMahon has repeatedly said that the February and March cancellations and firings at her department cut not only the βfatβ but also into some of the βmuscleβ of the federal role in education. So, even as she promises to dismantle her department, she is also bringing back some people and restarting some [β¦] The post Education Department reinstates some research and data activities appeared...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:OPINION: Clamping down on good, publicly available higher education data will send our system into a dark spiral
American higher education once guaranteed a path to economic success and financial security. Yet years of rising costs combined with minimal congressional oversight have led many students and policymakers to question whether college is still worth the investment. Thatβs why clamping down on good, publicly available higher education data will only worsen the problem β [β¦] The post OPINION: Clamping down on good,...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Help us tell the story of how the Trump administration is changing higher education
Since January, President Donald Trump has taken countless steps to transform the nationβs colleges and universities. His administration has cut scientific and medical research, ended efforts to promote diversity equity and inclusion (DEI), introduced newly aggressive policies on loan repayment, revoked visas for international students, and more. While Trumpβs battles with Harvard and Columbia have [β¦] The post Help us...
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Iβve Taught Gen Z for Almost a Decade. Iβm Split on the So-Called Gen Z βSplitβ
Gen Z is more mindful and less divided than some suggest, writes Jeff LeBlanc in a thoughtful commentary on his experiences teaching post-Millennials.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:AI Is Still an Unknown Country β and Teens Are Its Pioneers
Adolescents are early adopters of AI, but they crave guidance on using it ethically, a new study finds.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Schools Canβt Find Teachers. Do States Need More Credential Rules or Fewer?
As schools struggle to find teachers, is relaxing the credential rules a good idea?
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Dual Enrollment Unpacked [Podcast]
With declining college enrollment, institutions are rethinking the traditional four-year model. Dual enrollment has emerged as a significant growth ...
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:How I knew this was the state to show what inclusion can do
It was 2 degrees below zero and almost midnight when I arrived at my hotel in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, earlier this year after a treacherous drive on what seemed to be a solid sheet of ice from the closest airport. As I checked in at the front desk, the young woman working that night asked what [β¦] The post How I knew this was the state to show what inclusion can do appeared first on The Hechinger Report.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:Coding, Creativity and the New Digital Fluency
Students light up when they create something meaningful, and every educator has seen that spark. Self-expression fuels learning, and creativity lies at ...
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:OPINION: Every child deserves to see themselves represented on their classroom bookshelves and during discussions
At first glance, the request from parents who donβt want their children to take part in discussions of LGBTQ+-themed picture books in the classroom might not seem so objectionable. Six parents complained that the content of books like βPride Puppy,β an alphabet book that follows a family as they temporarily lose their dog in a [β¦] The post OPINION: Every child deserves to see themselves represented on their classroom...
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:From English to Automotive Class, Teachers Assign Projects to Combat AI Cheating
As teachers experiment with ways to block students from cheating with generative AI, including going back to pen and paper, some educators see a ...
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:OPINION: Starting a school newspaper transformed the learning experience of my students and gave them joy
Misinformation is rampant and increasingly dangerous. Americans are losing trust in journalism and turning away from legacy media. Local newspapers are closing at an alarming rate, while national news organizations are capitulating to government pressure. There is a great way to address these challenges: School newspapers. Working on a student news publication teaches critical thinking, [β¦] The post OPINION: Starting a...
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source: