The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends that ed tech policies in school settings should not solely focus on screen time. Rather, policymakers should examine what students are doing on screens, what activities technology may be replacing, and whether it helps or hinders learning, APA said in a recent report. Other…
According to a new report from the Children’s Equity Project (CEP) at Arizona State University, harsh punishment and exclusionary discipline of young children has “zero positive outcomes” and can contribute to negative, long-term impacts like lower academic achievement and reduced likelihood of graduating from high school. The report also said…
Students, particularly those adolescents in military families face, unique issues, such as frequent moves and parental deployments, that can present barriers to learning. In fact, a survey released on August 10, 2026 by the National Military Family Association (NMFA) shows 22% of teens in military families reported low mental well-being,…
As reported by the national Center for MH in Schools & Student/Learning Supports at UCLA, for decades school improvement policy has focused primarily on instruction and management-governance while giving far less attention to transforming how schools address barriers to learning and teaching. In recent years, major initiatives have been implemented…
On July 22, 2026, special education professionals and advocates warned that moving special education functions out of the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) would be detrimental to students with disabilities. Citing the likelihood that the move would cause disparities in services across the states and reduce accountability measures, along with…
At a recent session at the National Association of Elementary School Principals’ National School Leaders Conference, attendees heard how choosing the right incentives to motivate students can make or break efforts to combat chronic absenteeism. For example, the use of perfect attendance awards is unrealistic and can be punitive for…
Recently, Lynn Nelson, board president of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), said that budget cuts are increasing the likelihood of school nurses being laid off and, as a result, only 8% of school nurses plan to stay in the education sector until they retire and 71% expect to…
According to a May 27, 2026 survey release by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation, teachers in higher-needs schools were less likely than those in wealthier schools to have received guidelines regarding artificial intelligence (AI). In addition, over 60% of teachers said they received no guidance on how to apply…
Stress over Anti-LGBTQ+ laws, policies and debates have caused nine out of 10 LGBTQ+ youth stress or anxiety, according to 2025 data released by The Trevor Project in its annual report tracking LGBTQ+ mental health. In addition, over a third of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered attempting suicide, while 1…
