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February 17
New Speech-to-Print Research Shows Remarkable Gains in Reading Foundation Skills Dyslexia New Speech-to-Print Research Shows Remarkable Gains in Reading Foundation Skills New research shows that just 60 hours of the right instruction can lead to a 28-point jump in reading foundation skills. Here is why the 'speech-to-print' approach is changing everything… How New State Literacy Laws Are Missing the Mark for Developing Readers Dyslexia How New State Literacy Laws Are Missing the Mark for Developing Readers Despite 49 states passing laws to support students with reading differences, achievement scores remain stagnant. Discover why mandates are failing and how parents are taking the lead in building their…
February 16
Kentucky Committee Advances Legislation Supporting Dysgraphia Students Dysgraphia Kentucky Committee Advances Legislation Supporting Dysgraphia Students Kentucky is taking steps to support students with dysgraphia through new legislation. This development offers hope for families seeking better support for their children's learning needs.
February 15
AI-Powered Tool Boosts Prostate Cancer Education with Personalized Insights AI in education AI-Powered Tool Boosts Prostate Cancer Education with Personalized Insights A new AI tool developed by Mayo Clinic researchers is transforming prostate cancer education by providing personalized insights. Patients using MedEduChat reported higher confidence and usability scores, while clinicians rated… Kentucky Advances Legislation to Standardize Dysgraphia Support Across Districts Dysgraphia Kentucky Advances Legislation to Standardize Dysgraphia Support Across Districts Kentucky is taking steps to ensure consistent support for students developing handwriting skills. This legislation is a step toward ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive. Illinois Enacts Comprehensive Education Laws to Support All Learners Education policy Illinois Enacts Comprehensive Education Laws to Support All Learners Illinois has introduced new education laws covering various aspects of student development and support, including special education, student advancement, higher education, accountability, curriculum, AI guidance, and immigrant rights. These laws… Kentucky Advances Legislation to Support Students with Dysgraphia Dysgraphia Kentucky Advances Legislation to Support Students with Dysgraphia Kentucky is taking a significant step forward in supporting students with dysgraphia by updating its dyslexia toolkit to include evidence-based strategies for identifying and supporting these students. This legislation aims… States Strengthen Education Policies: Key Trends for 2026 Education policy States Strengthen Education Policies: Key Trends for 2026 States are tightening K–8 literacy and math expectations, advancing school environment and AI safeguards, and proposing historic K–16 investments. These policy trends aim to improve student outcomes and provide clearer… Columbia University Leads AI Education Initiative with Google’s Support AI in education Columbia University Leads AI Education Initiative with Google’s Support Columbia University, in collaboration with Google, has announced a groundbreaking initiative to integrate AI into curricula across various degree levels. This initiative aims to foster broad AI literacy and prepare…
February 14
Mississippi Senate Passes Four Major Education Bills Aimed at Teacher Pay and Retirement Stability Education policy Mississippi Senate Passes Four Major Education Bills Aimed at Teacher Pay and Retirement Stability The Mississippi Senate has passed four major education bills aimed at improving teacher compensation, student transfers, and retirement benefits. These changes could significantly impact the state's educational landscape and address…