Key points: Without a doubt, career and technical education (CTE) is priceless for high school students wanting to get real-world, hands-on job skills before they graduate and turn…
Read more From high school to career: 6 CTE trends to track in 2026Key points: In emergencies, time is the most valuable resource–and it’s often the one in shortest supply. Whether a medical crisis, fire, or security threat, the difference between…
Read more How location precision enhances safety and reduces response times in emergenciesKey points: School buildings quietly shape everything that happens inside them. When systems work as intended, learning moves forward uninterrupted. When they fail, instruction, safety, and trust can…
Read more A smarter way to modernize aging school facilities(GREENVILLE, Wis.) February 16, 2026 – School Specialty, a leading provider of learning environments, instructional solutions, and supplies for preK-12 education, is proud to celebrate outstanding educators with…
Read more Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple AwardsA U.K. mom removed her neurodivergent son from mainstream school after she discovered a theory that unlocked so many answers. Laura I’Anson, 42, posted a reel on Instagram (@thelevelledupmum) describing the day she learned about…
Read more Mom learns about “drowning child” theory, makes life-changing decisionAs a psychologist in the occupied West Bank, I have spent my career sitting across from children carrying burdens no child should ever know — lives shaped not…
Read more Contributor: Gaza remains a crisis of children’s mental healthKey points: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination against students and other individuals with disabilities, is far less visible than the Individuals with Disabilities Education…
Read more Mis-identifying “504-only” studentsThe gun used by the 16-year-old boy who shot two students and then himself at Evergreen High School in September was a family heirloom, investigators with the Jefferson…
Read more Evergreen High School shooter used family heirloom gun; parents won’t be chargedGreenville, Wis. – February 3, 2026 – As educators look for meaningful ways to balance digital learning with hands-on experiences, School Specialty®, a leading provider of learning environments…
Read more School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture LineMINNEAPOLIS — For weeks, administrators at this charter high school have arrived an hour before class, grabbed neon vests and walkie-talkies, and headed out into the cold to watch for…
Read more Inside a Minneapolis school where 50% of students are too afraid of ICE to show upKey points: During a school emergency, every minute that passes is crucial, but in those moments, a reliable connection can mean the difference between confusion and coordinated response. Yet,…
Read more When seconds matter: Why in-building coverage is a lifeline for school safetyThe University of Denver is aiming to become a global hub for scholarship on the Holocaust, abuses of power, racism, hatred and antisemitism, with a goal of spurring…
Read more University of Denver creates professorship in Holocaust and antisemitism studiesLittleton Public Schools agreed Thursday to pay $3.85 million to the families of three children who are autistic and were abused by a school bus monitor. The school…
Read more Littleton Public Schools to pay $3.85 million to families of kids abused on bus ridesFernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone, and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch…
Read more Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami in CFP finalKey points: With the end of federal COVID-19 emergency funding and the inherent volatility of state income tax revenues, California school districts are in an era of financial…
Read more Cutting costs without cutting cornersImagine living next to one of New Orleans’ most famous musicians. Then, imagine inviting them to perform for your school’s show and tell.That’s exactly what happened for one…
Read more Trombone Shorty performs for neighbor’s show and tellThe Arlington ISD Board of Trustees began conversations about closing the East Arlington Blanton Elementary School on Jan. 8, 2026. The school board, shown in this screenshot of…
Read more Arlington ISD is considering closing an elementary schoolKey points: Special education is at a breaking point. Across the country, more children than ever are being referred for evaluations to determine whether they qualify for special…
Read more The rise of remote psychoeducational testing: What school leaders need to knowKey Points: When a school building fails, everything it supports comes to a halt. Learning stops. Families scramble. Community stability is shaken. And while fire drills and lockdown…
Read more What K-20 leaders should know about building resilient campusesAs K-12 schools prepare for 2026, edtech and innovation are no longer driven by novelty–it’s driven by necessity. District leaders are navigating tighter budgets, shifting enrollment, rising cybersecurity…
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