The 74: Schools Need to Agree on Math Strategy to Boost Student Performance
As American students continue to flounder in math, Bellwether, a national nonprofit that seeks to improve opportunities and outcomes for marginalized kids, said schools seeking a turnaround must first establish a clear, shared vision of effective math instruction. “How We Solve America’s Math Crisis: A Systemwide Approach to Evidence-Based Math Learning,” Bellwether’s recent report done in partnership […]
eSchool News: 49 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026
As 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 threats, and an urgent demand for more personalized, future-ready learning. At the same time, AI, data analytics, and emerging classroom technologies are reshaping not only how students […]
WVVA: Virginia sets national standard in strengthening the teacher workforce
Today, the Virginia Department of Education announced major progress in restoring strength and stability to the Commonwealth’s educator workforce. Since 2023 teacher vacancies have declined by 35.9% and teacher pay has increased significantly across Virginia. Teacher vacancies fell for the third straight year, dropping from 3.9% in 2023–24 to 2.5% in 2025–26. Eighteen school divisions […]
DATIA K12: Report calls for evidence-based approaches to improve math achievement
A new report from K12 Coalition™ and Bellwether calls for urgent, system-wide action to ensure every student gains the math skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. How We Solve America’s Math Crisis: A Systemwide Approach to Evidence-Based Math Learning outlines how national math scores have declined to their lowest levels in decades, with significant disparities among […]
America’s Math Problem Demands a Solution: K12 Coalition and Bellwether Release Roadmap for System-Wide Change
Math proficiency in the United States has reached a breaking point, and fragmented reforms are no longer enough. A new report from K12 Coalition™ and Bellwether calls for urgent, system-wide action to ensure every student gains the math skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. Released today, How We Solve America’s Math Crisis: […]
EdWeek Market Brief: How Vendors Can Help California Districts Embrace New Teaching Standards
Educators in California will be expected to meet a new set of requirements as the state’s refreshed standards for teaching go into effect this academic year. And those expectations will extend to the education companies that support teachers in delivering instruction, from professional development to curriculum and materials. School districts working to implement the updated […]
We Are Teachers: 23 Teacher Professional Development Resources
Teachers want to be the best they can be at their jobs, and they know that education is a lifelong process. But meeting professional development requirements can often feel like a hassle instead of something that’s meaningful. Districts offer (and require) plenty of their own PD, but they may not cover topics that really interest […]
The Warren Record: Board of Education focuses on strategic planning during recent work session
The Warren County Board of Education’s Oct. 28 work session was dedicated to stakeholders’ early responses to our District Strategic Plan survey, the steering committee’s feedback on our current core values, mission statement, and vision, and how the district would move forward. The work session concluded with Aurora Lora, educational consultant and partnership lead of […]
The Mind Trust: The Evolution of Summer Learning Labs
Summer Learning Labs (SLL) was launched in 2021 as a collaborative effort between The Mind Trust and the United Way of Central Indiana to address learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and provide access to high-quality summer learning to students who need access the most. Since its inception, pre- and post-tests for the Labs have […]
Education Week: Politics, Funding Threaten Schools’ Focus on Student Learning, Leaders Say
The best way for school districts to get through turbulent times is to remain focused on what is most important—teaching and caring for students—and keeping staff aligned with that focus. That was the takeaway from school district leaders during a recent webinar hosted for superintendents by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Oftentimes, the things that […]