Arts education sits in an unusual position in American school budgets. It is consistently rated by parents as one of…
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What School District Cuts to Arts Programs Mean for the Entertainment Industry
School Enrollment Declines Force Districts to Compete for Students in Choice-Driven Era
Declining birth rates and expanding school choice options are forcing public school districts to compete for students in ways unprecedented…
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Teacher Burnout Reaches Critical Levels as Workload Demands Outpace Support
Teacher burnout continues to shape education trends heading into 2026. Educators consistently report being stretched thin by instructional demands, administrative…
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Middle School Literacy Crisis Deepens: Pandemic-Era Students Struggle as Only 30% Read Proficiently
The students who were in K-3 during the pandemic are now in middle school, and many still haven’t caught up.…
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Cell Phone Bans Sweep Schools as 32 States Move to Restrict Student Device Use
At least 32 states have moved to restrict or ban student cell phone use in schools, marking a significant shift…
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K-12 Schools Confront AI’s Dual Nature: Productivity Tool and Academic Integrity Challenge
Artificial intelligence emerged as both the top priority and top challenge for K-12 education technology leaders in 2025, according to…
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