New York City’s school board voted Wednesday to approve a $17m, five-year contract with Pearson to digitize the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT), which determines admission to elite public high schools like Stuyvesant. The decision ends months of uncertainty over the test’s future and ensures compliance with state law mandating the SHSAT for admissions….

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy in Los Angeles is addressing California’s bilingual teacher shortage through its AVANCE teacher residency program, a partnership with Loyola Marymount University. The program trains diverse bilingual educators while removing traditional barriers like high tuition, unpaid student teaching, and multiple credentialing exams. AVANCE residents receive a $50,000 compensation package, including a salary,…

Oakland USD in California is aiming to set a national example with its proactive support for immigrant and refugee students, overcoming language barriers and paperwork challenges. Students speaking diverse languages, from Spanish to Pashto, receive tailored assistance. Specialized offices like the Refugee and Asylee program aid older students and those lacking documentation. Beyond enrollment, the…

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) significantly impact students, as illustrated by Anjali Verma’s experience. After suffering a concussion during a lacrosse game, she struggled with memory and focus during her Advanced Placement exam. Each year, over 50,000 children are hospitalized for acquired brain injuries, which can lead to various cognitive and physical symptoms. Despite laws protecting…

Pete Hegseth, a nominee for Defense Secretary, could reshape the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) school system, which serves 67,000 military-connected children worldwide. Hegseth has long championed integrating patriotic education and Christian theology into the curriculum, aligning with principles from the Trump-era 1776 Commission. Conservative leaders view DODEA as a federal model for overhauling…

A middle school in Paso Robles, Lewis Flamson Junior High School, experienced a lockdown on Thursday due to a false alarm. At approximately 12:50 p.m., a student reported hearing about a person with a firearm near the campus, prompting the school to notify the Paso Robles Police Department. Police quickly arrived, secured the area, and…