Lily Altavena

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Despite a longtime nationwide backslide in learning, a new report has found that Mississippi continues to outpace most of the country in post-pandemic recovery.

Administrators say after years of struggle, the district is finally moving the needle, and the data bears that out.

If you talk to a parent about technology in the classroom, one brand of software comes up again and again — and the feedback is typically critical.

Teens are getting less sleep than they have in previous decades, new research shows. Experts say schools can help them get more shuteye by making one important change.

Education news to get you ready for the long weekend.

Teens are sleeping less than ever. Experts say schools can help by pushing back start times.

A Chalkbeat analysis found many of the nation’s 50 largest districts are facing very similar circumstances: fewer students, higher costs, and difficult budget decisions.

The AFT president is walking a tightrope on AI in education. A year after AFT partnered with OpenAI and Microsoft on teacher training, the union president is now calling for bans on student-facing AI and stronger guardrails around classroom technology. Read Full Article »

MODESTO, Calif. — Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist.