Nathan A. Stevenson, Ph.D., an associate professor of special education at Kent State University, emphasizes the importance of professors engaging in substitute teaching to maintain their connection with K-12 education. He notes: “It is easily one of the best decisions of my career.” By stepping back into the classroom, Stevenson sharpens his instructional skills, combats…

A ban on mobile phones in Texas public schools has led to noticeable improvements in student behavior, including greater face-to-face interaction and engagement. Daniel Oppenheimer argues the shift should prompt a wider reassessment of technology in education, with a renewed focus on traditional tools such as textbooks and blackboards. He contends there is little evidence…

A new Wisconsin law signed by Gov. Tony Evers allows Indigenous students to wear traditional tribal regalia at graduations and other school events, ensuring consistent statewide protections. While some schools had already permitted regalia, policies varied, prompting calls for clearer rules. The law applies to students who are tribal members, descendants, or eligible for membership,…

Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town, is rapidly growing and developing a diverse and innovative education landscape to match its forward-looking identity. With a population of around 15,000 and plans to expand significantly, the Florida community offers families a wide array of K–12 options, including public charter schools, homeschooling, and emerging microschool models. Public charter…

The Canadian government has announced a C$12.6m ($9.1m) research funding program over three years to enhance the effectiveness and reach of school food initiatives, as part of its broader National School Food Program. The funding, delivered through the FRESH (Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health) Team Grant, will support up to 14…

Republican lawmakers in New Jersey have formally requested a federal review into how Newark Public Schools spent $287m in COVID-19 relief funding, prompting the U.S. Department of Education to say it is taking the concerns seriously and may escalate the matter to its inspector general. State Sen. Parker Space and Assembly members Dawn Fantasia and…