Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when test scores nationwide are already at a dismal low.
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Inflation is sucking the life out of teacher pay raises, report says
A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can’t keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools.
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In reading, the nation’s students are still stuck in a pandemic slump
New 2025 testing data shows third- through eighth-graders scored far below 2019 levels in reading. In math, some grades have made gains, but all are lagging compared to before the pandemic.
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1 in 5 high schoolers has had a romantic AI relationship, or knows someone who has
A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community’s trust in schools.
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More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones
This back to school season, more districts than ever have cell phone bans in place. Teachers and legislators alike say the restrictions help kids focus in class.
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A federal law helps homeless students get an education. Trump’s budget could weaken it
Federal law grants students experiencing homelessness a right to extra support and protections. Advocates say President Trump’s proposed budget would strip that law of its power.
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Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is responsible for gathering data on a wide range of topics, including research-backed teaching practices and the state of U.S. student achievement.
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Biden is set for the Morehouse graduation. Students are divided
Ahead of Biden’s address at Morehouse, students share their frustrations
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Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden
Wisconsin’s young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state’s college campuses.
