When Is Suspending Students Discrimination? Education Department Renews an Old Fight

The U.S. Department of Education recently announced it was investigating Fayetteville Public Schools in Arkansas, much to the district’s surprise.The…

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Families and Teachers are Questioning Ed Tech. Are Schools and Districts Starting to Listen?

View the full episode transcript.When Los Angeles parent Lila Byock’s son started middle school, his grades suddenly collapsed.It didn’t make…

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The Lasting Legacy of Rita Pierson’s ‘Every Kid Needs a Champion’

Episode Transcript Nimah Gobir: Welcome to MindShift, where we explore the future of learning and how we raise our kids.…

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Education Researchers Warn Political Review of Federal Grants Could Reshape What Gets Studied

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Sungu's experiment, conducted with other University of Pennsylvania researchers including educational psychologist…

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No Internet, No Screen Time? FCC Weighs Cutting Subsidy That Lowers School Internet Bills

For San Bernardino districts, that means tens of thousands of dollars each…

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Little Kids Outsmart Content Blockers. What Can Be Done About Devices in School?

For years, districts have promoted one-to-one devices as a way to boost…

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‘Cognitive Surrender’: Faster Solutions, Lower Test Scores Show How AI is Eroding Math Skills

Starting in early 2023, students began spending less time on word problems…

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Key to Helping Boys in School: Make Them Feel Safe to be Themselves  

Then another: “I like to play with my little brothers.” And then:…

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Will the New Student Loan Limits Actually Drive Down Tuition? Economists Weigh In

"College costs are simply exorbitant. Students are burdened with debt..." McMahon he…

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When AI Feels Human: Ways To Teach Students About Anthropomorphism

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An Updated Guide To Questioning In The Classroom

by Terry Heick If the ultimate goal of education is for students…

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How Does Tracking Children’s Devices Affect the Parents Who Monitor Them?

Your daughter must be dead. This is what Archie Gottesman concluded when…

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When to Worry About ‘Summer Slide’? Tips to Help Fight Real Learning Loss

"But unless you're already concerned about your child's academic performance and you…

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Shafia Zaloom: Sex Ed and Becoming the Askable Parent

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After Years of Declines, Young Students Show Gains in Reading and Math

"It's very encouraging," he said. “Although their performance is below average, They…

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