Education News

Interesting Stories from Around the Nation

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.

December

Dolly Parton’s Literacy Legacy: Millions of Free Books for Kids Across America | Link to article

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expands, Bringing Free Books to Millions of Children.

State takes another step toward mandatory testing for reading difficulties in 2025 | Link to article

California Moves Forward with Mandatory Reading Screenings for Early Learners.

Amid Explosion of School Choice, Report Spotlights the Marginalized Families Left Behind | Link to article

School Choice Growth Raises Concerns About Accessibility for Marginalized Families.

November

Youngkin says new online data is key to lifting schools’ failing grades | Link to article

Governor Glenn Youngkin introduces a new platform to evaluate Virginia's K-12 schools, focusing on student outcomes and resource allocation.

How ChatGPT Brought Down an Online Education Giant | Link to article

Once a leader in homework assistance, Chegg faces declining revenues as free AI solutions reshape the industry.

How One Woman Became the Scapegoat for America’s Reading Crisis | Link to article

The renowned educator adapts her curriculum to address criticism of phonics deficiencies in her balanced literacy approach.