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Key points: Chronic absenteeism doesn’t disappear when the school year ends We can’t punish our way out of the attendance crisis How to navigate historically high absenteeism For more on chronic absenteeism, visit eSN’s Educational…

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Key points: Summer learning succeeds when it is reframed as an extension of learning rather than an interruption Understanding and mitigating academic regression from summer learning loss iHere’s what drives summer learners–it’s not what…

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Key points: Student attendance outreach is most effective when it is led by individuals who are already embedded in the community Engagement, not enforcement, is the answer to absenteeism When it comes to student attendance, are districts…

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Key points: Sustained improvement requires ongoing learning, application, and refinement 4 ways to turn math fears into math cheers The 4 keys to creating meaningful student-led inquiry For more news on teacher PD and math, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Productive student-led inquiry helps boost student engagement Fueling student passion for STEM with project-based learning Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world For more news on student-led…

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GREENVILLE, Wis., April 21, 2026 — School Specialty , a leading provider of learning environments and supplies to the pre-K-12 education market, is honored to announce the five winners of its 12th annual Crystal Apple Awards in…

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Key points: When students feel known and valued, conditions for learning become optimal How early cognitive training leads to lifelong brain strength Meeting changing student mental health and behavioral needs For more news on student…

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters . Schools have been struggling for nearly a decade with stagnant or declining test scores . Some have blamed external factors like the…

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters . Schools have been struggling for nearly a decade with stagnant or declining test scores . Some have blamed external factors like the…

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Key points: The way we understand language and literacy development has matured Solving the staffing crisis is key to the Science of Reading movement 5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers For more news on literacy,…

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Key points: When teachers lead the design, AI can strengthen critical thinking An educator’s top tips to integrate AI into the classroom AI in the classroom: Preparing for a new era of teaching and learning For more news on AI in the…

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Key points: Students are not waiting for senior year or college to take their goals seriously Why empowering students sets the best course for future success Powering college readiness through community partnerships For more news on…

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When districts adopt evidence-based practices like Structured Literacy, it’s often with a surge of excitement and momentum. Yet the real challenge lies not in the initial adoption, but in sustaining and scaling these practices to create…

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Key points: Critical data literacy helps students see the relevance of what they’re learning We are all digital immigrants now Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy For more on critical data literacy,…

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Over 60,000 students have benefited from the math program built on how the brain naturally learns A new analysis shows that students using ST Math at Phillips 66-funded schools are achieving more than twice the annual growth in math…

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Key points: Support for literacy instruction cannot stop at fifth-grade graduation How we’re rebuilding literacy–and confidence–in our high school 3 ways to rethink reading intervention with AI For more news on older readers, visit eSN’s…

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This press release originally appeared online . Key points: Student engagement is essential to learning, but is inconsistently defined, observed, and supported 3 steps to build belonging in the classroom 5 ways your classroom environment…

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This press release originally appeared online . Key points: Student engagement is essential to learning, but is inconsistently defined, observed, and supported 3 steps to build belonging in the classroom 5 ways your classroom environment…

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A new study reveals that while there is wide agreement that student engagement plays a vital role in learning, educators continue to face uncertainty about what engagement looks like, how best to measure it, and how to sustain it.…

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This press release originally appeared on the RAND site . Key points: Schools say providing proper student mental health care is often difficult Beyond ‘feeling good’: A deeper approach to student mental health Supporting youth mental…

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A new study reveals that while there is wide agreement that student engagement plays a vital role in learning, educators continue to face uncertainty about what engagement looks like, how best to measure it, and how to sustain it.…

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Key points: School can be a place to practice responsible tech habits–not just prohibit them 5 ways school districts can create successful community partnerships Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment For more…

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Key points: School can be a place to practice responsible tech habits–not just prohibit them 5 ways school districts can create successful community partnerships Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment For more…

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Key points: Students with strong social-emotional skills can still struggle with significant mental health concerns Growing challenges for school counselors impact student outcomes The importance of teacher-student relationships For more…