Education News

Interesting Stories from Around the Nation

March

The Schools Reviving Shop Class Offer a Hedge Against the AI Future | Link to article

Schools across the U.S. are revitalizing vocational programs with modern tools and hands-on learning to prepare students for in-demand, high-paying trades without requiring four-year degrees.

Why Alabama was the only state where math scores improved over pre-pandemic levels | Link to article

Alabama’s hands-on, student-centered math instruction and statewide coaching strategy helped it become the only state with improved fourth-grade math scores since the pandemic.

The South Surges Academically in Alternative View of National Exam | Link to article

When adjusted for student demographics, Southern states like Mississippi and Florida lead the nation in academic performance, highlighting the impact of targeted state-level education reforms.

Education Reforms that Can Strengthen the Nation’s Schools | Link to article

Education expert Thomas Toch outlines six bipartisan strategies—like expanding tutoring, improving teacher quality, and strengthening early reading instruction—to boost U.S. student achievement and equity.

February

Virginia’s Fixing the Gap Between What Report Cards Say & What Kids Really Learn | Link to article

Virginia is rolling out a new system to give parents clearer, data-driven insights into their child’s academic progress.

America’s Kids Are Still Behind in Reading and Math. These Schools Are Defying the Trend | Link to article

Some schools are proving that smart strategies like tutoring and extra learning time can close achievement gaps.

California Should Emulate States Posting Gains on ‘Nation’s Report Card’ | Link to article

States like Louisiana and Mississippi are making real academic progress—should California follow their lead?

After Declaring NAEP Off-Limits, Education Department Cancels Upcoming Test | Link to article

A major national test has been canceled—raising concerns about tracking student progress post-pandemic.

January

Gov.-elect Meyer nominates new secretary of education, from US Department of Education | Link to article

Governor-elect Matt Meyer has appointed Cindy Marten, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education, to lead Delaware’s Department of Education, focusing on school funding, student outcomes, and universal Pre-K.

In Maryland, a Multimillion Dollar Push to Scale Up High Dosage Math Tutoring | Link to article

A $28 million tutoring initiative is bringing nearly 1,000 college students into Maryland classrooms to boost math achievement and confidence in underserved communities.

Students Need Human Relationships to Thrive. Why Bots May Stand in the Way | Link to article

As AI chatbots increasingly assist students with college and career guidance, experts warn that over-reliance on bots could weaken essential human relationships in education.