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…
Through the use of universal screenings, schools have discovered a deeper pool of gifted students from populations like English learners, those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and those whose parents didn’t know how to advocate for them. They’ve also noted “twice exceptional” students whose challenges, such as dyslexia, might have masked…
According to an April 27, 2026 report by the Education Advisory Board (EAB), 67% of surveyed high school graduates who decided not to enroll in college cited the cost of living expenses as their primary motivator, according to new data published by consultancy EAB. That’s a sharp rise from the…
According to a recent blog post by the Learning Policy Institute (LPI), strategies that help students feel connected and supported can enhance school safety. In fact, the blog also reports that research shows that investing in evidence-based approaches that build students’ psychological sense of safety — such as developing trusting…
