Denver is opening more specialized classrooms as the number of students with autism grows
The autism center at Denver’s West High School is twice as big as a typical classroom and more than half as empty. That’s intentional: These specialized centers are meant to have fewer students, more adults, and be a more versatile space.
Cheating is not the problem–it’s a solution (in a zero-sum educational system)
In a TED Talk viewed over 2 million times, Efosa Ojomo of the Christensen Institute made the provocative case that corruption isn’t the problem holding poor countries back. Corruption is the solution for people in poor countries to make progress when facing scarcity around basic needs like food, education, health care, economic opportunity, and jobs.
Parents worry about ed tech. Most still see a place for it, polls suggest.
Some parents are organizing campaigns to opt their kids out of classroom tech. Others are suing education software companies. But there may be a quieter majority: Parents who support some screen time in schools.
5 strategies to boost U.S. K-12 math achievement
A new report from the Center for American Progress details the underlying causes behind this decline and highlights promising solutions to improve math outcomes and outlines five specific policy-based strategies to boost math achievement nationwide.
What E-Rate makes possible: Four lessons from our district
For nearly three decades, E-Rate has helped school districts build and sustain the network infrastructure that supports teaching, learning, safety, and the many systems educators rely on every day.
Teachers weigh the realities of classroom technology in new national survey
While classroom technology is nearly universal, educators are navigating a growing disconnect between how digital tools are mandated and how they actually function, according to Teaching for Tomorrow: Screen Wise, a new report from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup, in partnership with the Joan Ganz Cooney Center.
An early childhood classroom: Supporting emotional well-being amid everyday challenges
Early childhood classrooms are seeing a clear shift. Young children are starting school feeling increasingly worried and overwhelmed compared to years past.
Inspiring curiosity for career exploration and mentoring for pathway success
In my eight years as a high school CTE, Engineering and Architecture Pathway instructor, I have witnessed students and their families struggle to navigate their career trajectory. Every year, I hear three scenarios: “I think I know what I want to do,” “My parents want me to be a…,” and “I have no idea what I want to do.”
Beyond book displays: How to build lasting support for your school library
When school librarians hear the word marketing, many immediately think of newsletters, social media posts, bulletin boards, or eye-catching displays. Those tools certainly have their place, but they’re only part of an effective marketing strategy.
Back to school in 2026: The trends shaping K-12 education this year
As students and educators settle into the 2026-27 school year, K-12 leaders are navigating a landscape shaped by rapid technological change, persistent academic challenges, and growing pressure to demonstrate that new tools and strategies actually improve teaching and learning.