Student Success

Report: Half of K-12 students "bored" with math; many want fewer online activities and more real-world application

The RAND study gathered feedback from a national student panel and offers recommendations for teachers and district curriculum leaders to improve engagement.

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Mental Health and Wellness

In a tough political climate, here’s how Indiana schools are tackling students’ mental health needs

State legislators have left several bills on the table that sought to address student mental health, bullying, and counselor shortages, and dropped some requirements related to SEL.

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Report studies effectiveness of CTE advising software platforms

MDRC conducted a two-year efficacy study of YouScience and Xello, which provide students with guidance on CTE courses and recommendations for future career paths.

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We started grouping students by reading ability vs. grade. Here's what happened

Educators teach skills that every student in the room is ready for. There’s no guessing and no watering down instruction.

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We surveyed 1,500 Florida kids about cellphones and their mental health – what we learned suggests school phone bans may have important but limited effects

The study suggests that banning phones may not be an easy fix for students’ mental health problems, poor academic performance, or cyberbullying, but the policies can have other benefits.

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Special Education

Nebraska invested in having special education students learn alongside their peers — and is seeing promising results

“Kids don’t earn their way into a general ed classroom. That’s where they belong." One state is reimagining education for kids with disabilities.

Kindergarteners play during center time at Westmoor Elementary in Scottsbluff, Neb. Teachers at the school spend time planning together to make sure they are all taking ownership and supporting students with disabilities. Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report

Policy and Legislation

Supreme Court unanimously sides with disabled student in lawsuit vs. Minnesota district

In a decisive ruling, the high court confirms that the Americans with Disabilities Act holds schools to the same standards as other institutions.

LAUSD sees 'major gains' in fight against chronic absenteeism – but problem persists

“Our approach is we support; we’re not about penalizing." Attendance is rising in LAUSD after new initiatives and a push for at-home visits, says Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho speaks with the parent of an absent student during an at-home visit May 21st, as part of the district's efforts to curb chronic absenteeism. (Jacob Matthews)

K–12 leaders love the four-day school week, but a new study shows that it doesn’t do what they hope

Research from Missouri reveals that dropping a day of instruction doesn’t improve teacher retention.

Over the last 15 years, the proportion of Missouri schools and districts operating on a four-day week has exploded, now enrolling 12 percent of all K-12 students in the state. (CALDER)

Policy and Legislation

LAUSD creates 'perimeters of safety' against ICE agents

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said school police would block immigration agents from graduation ceremonies. “Our schools are places of education and inspiration, not fear and intimidation.”

Community organizers protest outside the Federal Building following an immigration enforcement operation by federal authorities on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Shutterstock)

Starting smart: Take advantage of the beginning of summer break

The first week after students leave is actually one of the most valuable weeks of the entire school year.

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Report: Teachers feel unprepared to support multilingual learners

The population of MLLs is increasing, and these students often face unique academic challenges.

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