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January 1
Education policy
California’s New Law Empowers Schools to Better Protect Children from Abuse
California's new law requires all schools—public and private—to implement comprehensive abuse prevention systems by mid-2026, expanding who must report concerns and creating a statewide database to prevent known offenders from…
Education policy
Nation’s Report Card Moves to School Devices for 2026 Testing Season
The nation's most important educational assessment is changing how students take tests. Starting in 2026, students will use their own school devices for the Nation's Report Card—but parents should remember…
December 31, 2025
Dysgraphia
India Study Reveals System-Wide Gaps in Early Handwriting Skill Identification
What if messy handwriting isn't about practice—but about a skill your child's body hasn't developed yet? New research from India reveals why building foundations matters more than drilling letters.
Education policy
Education Department Launches $250,000 Civics Competition for America’s 250th Birthday
What if your child could earn up to $150,000 for understanding America's founding principles? The new Presidential 1776 Award civics competition opens next year with substantial scholarships and a path…
Dyscalculia
New Research Shows Adaptive Technology Transforms Math Learning for Neurodivergent Students
What if struggling with math wasn't about ability at all, but about finding the right approach? New research on adaptive technology and growing neurodiversity support communities are transforming how we…
Dyscalculia
New Adaptive Math Platform Builds Confidence Through Anxiety-Free Practice
What if the biggest barrier to your child's math success isn't their ability—but the anxiety that traditional math instruction creates? A new platform is proving that when you remove the…
Dyscalculia
Roman Kemp Opens Up About Dyscalculia, Bringing Visibility to Math Learning Differences
Roman Kemp just opened up about living with dyscalculia—and his honesty about numbers "jumbling in the air" might help your child feel less alone. Here's what his story means for…
Dyslexia
Mobile Neurofeedback App Shows Promise for Building Reading Skills in Young Learners
What if the same smartphone technology that distracts kids could help build their reading skills? New research shows a mobile neurofeedback app may strengthen the brain networks that support reading—while…
December 30, 2025
ADHD
New Research Reveals Two Distinct Neurocognitive Profiles Challenge Single ADHD Narrative
What if attention differences aren't a single disorder but two distinct profiles—each with unique challenges and hidden strengths? New research validates what observant parents have long suspected about their remarkable…
Dyslexia
New AI System Achieves 94.7% Accuracy in Identifying Children Who Need Reading Support
What if identifying a child's reading differences took 18 minutes instead of months? New AI research combining brain waves, eye movements, and speech patterns achieves 94.7% accuracy—dramatically outperforming traditional screening…
