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Policy and Legislation

Study finds Boston’s busing program has had a significant educational impact

The 74

Since 1966, METCO has brought students from Boston to schools in nearby suburbs. Recent research finds that it improved student test scores, attendance, college graduation rates, and lifetime earnings.

Policy and Legislation

Illinois’ 2024 report card is out: SAT scores are down, but high school grad rates are up

Chalkbeat Chicago

The state's public school students in grades 3-8 have seen reading scores exceed pre-pandemic levels, but math is still lagging.

Student Achievement and Assessment

LAUSD overhauls $120 million Black student academic program after conservative activists file civil rights complaint

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said the district will reformat the Black Student Achievement Plan in response, but without sacrificing the impact of the program.

Policy and Legislation

On Election Day, school finance proposals were also on the ballot

Significant bonds and levies pass, or are projected to pass, in Los Angeles, Denver and Cleveland, while Houston ISD’s massive bond was rejected by a wide margin.

Policy and Legislation

Center for American Progress calls for improving future readiness, modernizing facilities, and creating AI policies in K12

The CAP's four-chapter policy blueprint provides key recommendations for strengthening the U.S. education system at all levels.

Research

New research finds Tennessee’s costly, disruptive school turnaround work didn’t help students long term

Chalkbeat Tennessee

The study even found evidence that schools operated by the state-run Achievement School District—the more ambitious and aggressive of the two turnaround models—generally worsened high school test scores.

Op-ed

Banning cell phones doesn’t address the root causes of distraction

When students are given learning opportunities that spark their curiosity and create authentic engagement, distracting technology becomes less of a temptation.

Leadership

Rebuilding after Helene and Milton: Educators share experiences from previous disasters

Chalkbeat

School communities need to address physical, emotional, and mental health of students, teachers, and staff, both in the immediate aftermath and for the long term.

Policy and Legislation

Colorado and Massachusetts see success and challenges with free school meals

While there have been clear benefits of free breakfast and lunch, adequate funding remains one of the primary obstacles to continuation of universal meal programs.

Leadership

Philadelphia’s “year-round school” pilot doesn't change calendar, but increases access to programs

Chalkbeat

Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington continue to tout the program as a blossoming new vision for the city’s schools.

Policy and Legislation

Kids like free school meals. States are trying to reel in the costs.

Chalkbeat Chicago

The number of kids eating breakfast and lunch has jumped in the eight states that now have universal free school meals.

Research

Survey: District leaders find work meaningful, but are experiencing high levels of stress

A wellbeing study of administrators in Arizona cites heavy workloads, staffing shortages, and resource constraints as primary stressors, and offers recommendations for districts and states.

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