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January 18

Dyscalculia Jan 18 New Research Shows Finger Counting Builds Stronger Math Skills in Young Children What if the strategy you've been told to discourage is actually building your child's mathematical foundation? New research reveals why letting children count on their fingers may be exactly what… Dyslexia Jan 18 Michigan Mandates Early Dyslexia Screening and Science-Based Reading Programs Statewide Michigan just mandated that every young student be screened for dyslexia characteristics—not just once, but three times yearly. For parents who've wondered why their child's reading differences weren't caught earlier,… AI in education Jan 18 Pre-K Teachers Embrace Educational Technology While Taking Measured Approach to AI While AI use surges among K-12 teachers, preschool educators are taking a more measured approach—and it has nothing to do with technology resistance. Here's what a national survey reveals about… AI in education Jan 18 AI Micro-Learning Boosts Student Engagement Across Four Key Dimensions, Study Finds New research shows AI-assisted micro-learning significantly improves student engagement by personalizing content and reducing frustration. The study confirms that when technology adapts to individual needs, learners thrive across cognitive, emotional,…

January 17

AI in education Jan 17 China Launches World’s Largest AI Education Platform Reaching 178 Million Learners China just launched the world's largest AI education platform, serving 178 million learners across 200 countries. What their approach reveals about strategic technology integration offers lessons for every parent thinking… AI in education Jan 17 Indian Tutoring Platform Gives Parents Real-Time Visibility Into Their Child’s Learning What if you knew exactly what your child learned in every tutoring session—including where they asked questions? India's largest tutoring network just made that possible with AI-generated summaries, and the… Education policy Jan 17 Workforce Pell Grants Open New Career Training Paths Starting July 2026 What if your teenager could access federal financial aid for career training that takes weeks, not years? Starting July 2026, Workforce Pell Grants will fund short-term programs in high-demand fields… Education policy Jan 17 Federal Education Funding Freeze Signals Major Shift Toward Privatization The federal government's approach to education funding underwent its most dramatic shift in decades during 2025, with over $12 billion in grants frozen or withheld and new privatization mechanisms taking… ADHD Jan 17 New Research Validates Time Awareness Skills as Trainable Executive Function What if your child's difficulty with time isn't a character flaw but a skill still developing? New research on time awareness reveals why some children lose track of minutes while… Education policy Jan 17 Pennsylvania Schools Secure Significant Funding Boost After Historic Budget Resolution Pennsylvania families who've watched schools struggle through months of budget uncertainty finally have concrete news. A $50 billion spending plan delivers record education investments—and the implications extend well beyond funding…