Despite the passage of California’s Math Placement Act in 2015, which aimed to address inequities in ninth-grade math placement, many students—particularly students of color and low-income students—are still disproportionately held back. The law mandates the use of multiple objective measures, discouraging subjective teacher recommendations, yet a recent Rand Corp. report reveals that 95% of California…

McDowell School in Laguna Niguel is set to close on December 20, leaving parents in a difficult position to find new educational options for their children. Jennifer Parsons, a regional director for Cadence Elementary, stated that continuing operations at McDowell “is not sustainable.” With an enrollment of about 90 students, the school has been operational…

Philadelphia public schools have introduced a new English language arts curriculum focused on the science of reading, but teachers are expressing mixed feelings about its implementation. Many educators, like Shelly McKeown, a second-grade teacher, have raised concerns about the lack of provided materials, stating, “You have to make tons of copies and cut things out…

Recent findings reveal that teenagers struggle to discern accurate information in today’s chaotic digital landscape. Peter Adams, senior vice-president of research and design at the News Literacy Project, noted that conspiracy theories appeal to many because they provide “simple explanations for complex, incomprehensible events.” A survey of 1,110 teens aged 13 to 18 found that…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Melissa Aviles-Ramos as the new schools chancellor, effective January 1, 2025, following the retirement of Chancellor David Banks. Aviles-Ramos, the highest-ranking Latina in the public school system, has played a crucial role in supporting migrant students. During the announcement, she asked educators “to see me as a…

According to a recent survey by Study.com, 76% of teachers in schools with strict cell phone policies believe that these bans enhance student engagement. The survey highlights growing concerns among educators about the distractions caused by mobile devices, prompting states like Virginia, Florida, and South Carolina to adopt stricter regulations. Virginia has implemented a statewide…