Even after a presidential election that featured too little discussion of education, few Americans would not know that our public schools often fail the students who need them most, particularly those in the inner city. One promising strategy for lessening this systemwide deficiency involves enlisting new external partners to collaborate in school improvement, including for-profit … Read more

While educators may carefully follow news in their own cities, stories from other communities can shed light on the policy, societal factors, and student trends that may affect their work in the future. Here are a four local education stories you may have missed in 2025—and some brief analysis of what they may signal for … Read more

The school environment is changing rapidly, as a result of emerging technologies and ongoing problems with student achievement and mental health.This year saw new research insights in critical areas. Here’s a look at some of the findings from some of the studies that were most popular with our readers. Teenagers need a social media detox … Read more

Exploring Innovations and Challenges in Modern Classrooms Key Findings from 2025 Education Studies The Evolution of Classroom Technology The Power of Simple Tactics for Student Engagement Understanding “Inattention Contagion” Rise and Fall of Cell Phones Cell phones had a prominent role in education, initially perceived as beneficial tools for learning. However, their increasing distraction led … Read more

As teachers incorporate AI into their classrooms, it’s important to educate students about data security, privacy, and cyberbullying. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world of education. As with any new technology, there can be some hesitancy about not knowing enough, how to use it, and where to begin. As an attorney and educator … Read more