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In the United States, less than half of our students can read or do math at grade-level, yet the education debate is dominated by misinformation and political spin. Our mission is to lead an honest, fact-based conversation about how to give America’s 74 million children under the age of 18 the education they deserve. There are 74 million reasons to talk about education.

In August, Houston went from having 121 “D” and “F” rated schools to 18 “D” schools and no failures. Houston Independent...
27/10/2025

In August, Houston went from having 121 “D” and “F” rated schools to 18 “D” schools and no failures. Houston Independent School District superintendent Mike Miles called the gains “historic” http://bit.ly/47mVHql

NYC school bus companies threaten shutdown over contract dispute. Here’s what to know. Via Chalkbeat http://bit.ly/477S9...
26/10/2025

NYC school bus companies threaten shutdown over contract dispute. Here’s what to know. Via Chalkbeat http://bit.ly/477S9Jx

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program has stopped delivering books to kids in the Las Vegas metro area. Via Nevada ...
25/10/2025

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program has stopped delivering books to kids in the Las Vegas metro area. Via Nevada Current http://bit.ly/4nfqYkJ

Affordable teacher housing is on the rise
25/10/2025

Affordable teacher housing is on the rise

As housing prices spike, more districts are building teacher homes to attract young, lower-paid school staffers and help keep those they already have.

Opinion: The power of handwriting leads to improved reading thinking, memory and learning
24/10/2025

Opinion: The power of handwriting leads to improved reading thinking, memory and learning

Educators' view: Far from being a relic of the past, writing by hand engages multiple senses at once and strengthens cognitive abilities.

Historic Los Angeles testing gains lift even the lowest-performing schools
24/10/2025

Historic Los Angeles testing gains lift even the lowest-performing schools

Many credit the rebound to the ‘good instincts’ of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. But distance from the pandemic also helped.

Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board. Via Texas Tribune
24/10/2025

Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board. Via Texas Tribune

The North Texas district is the 11th since 2000 to be taken over by the state and the second largest after Houston ISD.

23/10/2025

Why Every Kid is Screaming “Six Seven” in Class #67

Opinion: Many school gifted programs are unfair. Shutting them will make inequities worse
23/10/2025

Opinion: Many school gifted programs are unfair. Shutting them will make inequities worse

Educator's view: My nonprofit helps smart, low-income HS students who were overlooked catch up. If there were more G&T programs, we wouldn't have to.

Survey: Nearly half of families with young kids struggling to meet basic needs
23/10/2025

Survey: Nearly half of families with young kids struggling to meet basic needs

New Stanford data shows a record-high percentage of families facing economic hardships that could worsen with the ongoing government shutdown.

As feds step back, states step up sharing ways to boost student achievement
23/10/2025

As feds step back, states step up sharing ways to boost student achievement

A new Harvard University initiative aims to address the nation’s ‘crisis moment in education’ in areas from cell phone use to chronic absenteeism.

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