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Administration takes big steps in breaking up Education Department

More of the agency's responsibilities are being handed off to other departments, which will take control of workforce programs, college access and child care.

Media center milestone: Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0 is here

The updated Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0 reflects the expanding role of librarians as education leaders in preparing students for life, learning and work.

Why the hardest fought gains matter the most

The "Weber–Fechner law" which describes the relationship between stimulus and human perception. Simply put, our ability to notice change is not linear.

How to better fund teaching with technology

Funds are often allocated for short-term or compliance-driven activities, rather than to boost educators' skills

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Where this superintendent developed a love of people and purpose

The Northstar of Superintendent Bill Runey's leadership is a strategic plan rooted in staff empowerment and igniting student curiosity.

Seattle Public Schools picks its new leader from Michigan

Ben Shuldiner is moving on from the Lansing School District, which he has led since 2021. Superintendents in California and Illinois also found new homes.

Superintendent relies on the ones ‘who make it happen’

"Creating a culture where people feel like what they do matters is important," Superintendent Ana C. Riley says.

These 2 states are spearheading K12 cybersecurity legislation

State leaders are stepping up to address cybersecurity concerns amid dwindling federal support, new research suggests.

3 ways this superintendent makes his district stand out

Like most superintendents across the country, Matt Vance drives his district forward despite funding constraints caused by declining enrollment.

Why this superintendent wants to make ‘new mistakes’

When Superintendent Travis Hamby shares what sounds like an unusual ambition, it's another way of describing how he is experimenting with new educational models. 
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Maine students report improved mental health, less substance use

Data collected last spring show the percentage of students who say they feel sad or hopeless for two or more weeks in a row dropped from 35% in 2023 to 28% in 2025.

In school voucher rules, Texas lets families get more for pre-K but rejects stronger accountability

Families will receive about $10,300 per student for approved educational expenses or private-school tuition. Home-schoolers qualify for $2,000, while students with disabilities can receive up to $30,000.

Are schools providing supports to all students in need?

Only 20% to 30% of principals say that “most or all” students receive the tutoring, mental health care and other assistance they need, says new report.

New limits on school loans could narrow physician and nurse pipeline, educators warn

A little-noticed provision in the sweeping "One Big Beautiful" legislation sharply limits the amount of federal student loans that students earning professional degrees — including medical school — can borrow.
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