A Louisiana teacher was just arrested for allegedly hitting a special education student multiple times. If you’ve ever worried about what happens in classrooms when you’re not there, you’re not alone. Here’s what every parent needs to know about protecting their child.
Crestwood parents have been pushing for more transparency and inclusion in special education reforms—and the district is finally listening. With legal costs soaring and parent concerns mounting, this Pennsylvania district is taking action. Here’s what this means for families.
What happens when we create meaningful opportunities for teenagers to develop real entrepreneurial skills? Lancaster University Ghana’s Business Cup Challenge 2026 brought together nearly 250 students from 15 schools to find out—and the results demonstrate the powerful potential of youth innovation when given the right support.
When Massachusetts removed MCAS graduation requirements in 2024, it created a unique opportunity to understand what really drives student learning. Worcester schools are now examining the data—and what they find could change how we think about testing forever.
What happens when students stop being passive learners and become active problem-solvers partnering with real communities? Cornell’s Community-Engaged Practice and Innovation Awards show the answer: capable, confident young people building skills that last.
A new Idaho bill would require all public school districts and charter schools to develop strategic performance plans with measurable goals for student outcomes—potentially bringing greater accountability to Idaho’s K-12 education system.
Mississippi’s legislature had a rare chance to address teacher pay—and let it slip away. Both chambers passed raises ($2,000 Senate, $5,000 House) but political gridlock killed both bills. Here’s what this means for your child’s classroom.
A Virginia school district just proposed a 3% teacher raise for FY2027—but it’s contingent on state funding. Here’s what this means for students and families.
Two significant developments are helping schools move beyond experimental AI pilots toward thoughtful, sustainable implementation that actually serves students and teachers—and parents now have the framework to ask the right questions.
California families are facing a new reality as teacher strikes spread across the state. Natomas just joined the list with a March 10 strike date. Here’s what this means for your child—and what you can do about it.
