Promising initiatives embrace diversity in schools through academic and social-emotional shifts

California is one of — if not the — most culturally, linguistically, racially/ethnically and socio-economically diverse states in the country, and its students reflect that. Research shows that embracing the unique perspectives students bring to their campuses is vital to the academic achievement of all […]

New report examines pre-K teachers’ stress-levels and more

Managing student behavior and supporting their well-being, low pay and other factors are among the most stressful for prekindergarten teachers across the country, according to the latest American Pre-K Teacher Survey. A report released May 6 by Rand Corporation details the survey findings, which examine […]

New survey results show strong desire for civics education in public schools

While most adults don’t view preparing students to be engaged citizens as the top goal for K-12 education, new survey results from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) show that for majorities of Californians and public school parents, civic education is still considered a […]

Spotlight: Improving higher education access in the Inland Empire starts with early awareness

In a follow-up report to two recently released fact sheets detailing college access and readiness throughout the state, the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) homed in on pathways to college completion in the Inland Empire. While the region has a higher share of children […]

Social companion bots need stronger safeguards to protect minors

Interactions between children and companion chatbots could exacerbate mental health problems and addiction and lead to increased risk of self-harm, according to a new study from Common Sense Media and Stanford School of Medicine’s Brainstorm Lab for Mental Health Innovation. Companion bots are artificial intelligence […]

Arts education state snapshots reveal wide array in policies nationwide

A new state-by-state report from ArtScan — a project of the Arts Education Partnership — details the current arts education policy landscape. The latest updates capture state arts education standards and instructional requirements, arts education assessment requirements and more. Researchers note that while many decisions […]

Post-pandemic academic recovery should ensure access to high-impact tutoring

High-impact tutoring became one of the core solutions to addressing long-standing achievement gaps worsened by the pandemic. However, while many districts allocated Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds toward such initiatives, fewer than half of states are preparing to continue funding these efforts […]

New brief aims to support LEAs developing policies around algebra course-taking and access

A new brief from EdResearch for Action breaks down the available evidence on when students should take Algebra I, how they should be placed and what supports promote success. Local educational agencies can use this information as they look to ensure equitable access to rigorous […]