Education News

Interesting Stories from Around the Nation

June

Teacher Apprentice Programs Are Spreading Like Wildfire | Link to article

Teacher apprenticeships are expanding nationwide, offering paid pathways to certification and helping address the teacher shortage.

Texas Students Make Gains in Reading but Struggle With Math, STAAR Scores Show | Link to article

Texas students show strong reading gains, but math performance still lags behind pre-pandemic levels.

Many Students Decide They’re Not a ‘Math Person’ by the End of Elementary School, New Study Shows | Link to article

A new study finds many students decide early on if they’re a “math person,” highlighting the need for more engaging math instruction.

May

Math Study Shows Difficulty in Motivating Teachers to Change Behaviors | Link to article

A national study tested whether email nudges could increase teacher engagement with an online math platform — the results showed only minor gains in student progress.

As ‘Grading for Equity’ Movement Grows, More Teachers Are Pushing Back | Link to article

Schools across the U.S. are rethinking how they grade students, with Joe Feldman’s “Grading for Equity” approach gaining attention — but also sparking debate and implementation challenges.

Has America Given Up on Children’s Learning? | Link to article

Despite declining student achievement and rising concern from educators, national leaders have shifted focus away from learning itself. This article explores how grassroots efforts — not politics — are now leading the charge to bring back strong academics, relevant math pathways, and real educational equity.

April

Why Steubenville, Ohio, Might Be the Best School District in America | Link to article

Despite economic hardship, Steubenville’s exceptional literacy success offers a powerful, replicable blueprint for education reform nationwide.

At Project-Based Tech Valley High School, Small Is Big | Link to article

Tech Valley High in New York offers a personalized, project-based STEM education that fosters student creativity, collaboration, and community engagement in a small school setting.

Gallup Poll: Half of School Leaders Say Finding a Good Math Teacher is Tough | Link to article

A new Gallup poll shows that nearly half of school leaders struggle to hire qualified math teachers, raising concerns about teacher prep programs and instructional quality.

Let’s Make NAEP a True National Yardstick for Local Autonomy | Link to article

Education experts propose transforming the NAEP into a universal tool for academic accountability, balancing federal standards with local flexibility.