The U.S. Department of Justice’s 2024 update to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires state and local educational agencies to ensure accessibility across all digital platforms, but few are on track to meeting that goal, according to recent findings from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).
While the establishment of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) in 2013 has led to improved academic achievement in high-need districts, continued disparities in student outcomes and other challenges with the formula have persisted. As a result, discussions about modifying various aspects of the LCFF have increased, according to a recent report from the Public Policy Institute of California that examines potential alternatives.
Timely, personalized communication alongside support with financial aid and complex enrollment tasks, trusted relationships and summer advising can meaningfully increase college enrollment and persistence, particularly for low-income and first-generation students, according to a new report.
The California State Board of Education kicked off 2026 with a Jan. 14 meeting that included a review of the 2025 California School Dashboard and 2024–25 Data Release, approval of the 2026 Accountability Workplan and a study session on the College/Career Indicator.
Nearly all states and about half of school districts reported special education teacher shortages in 2023–24, but turnover patterns vary, meaning state and district leaders need tailored policy responses that address local conditions rather than one-size-fits-all solutions, according to a recent study from the Brookings Institution.
Livingston Union School District (LUSD), a small, high-need district in California’s Central Valley, invested in a collaborative, equity-driven counseling model that has helped to boost student outcomes across several crucial metrics, according to a case study from the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. Through sustained funding, strong leadership and clearly defined counselor roles, researchers found that the district can serve as a model for how comprehensive, equity-centered school counseling can drive meaningful outcomes for diverse student populations.
Recent gains made across California to reduce the number of homeless youth and provide support to children may see a reversal due to proposed funding cuts for safety net programs that support aging foster youth and other young people facing housing instability, according to a […]
While it may not be surprising that students do not perform as well academically when classroom temperatures climb, recent research from NWEA suggests math is more impacted by higher temperatures than reading, especially among students in high-poverty schools. Analyzing results from its MAP Growth assessment […]
The benefits of participating in Head Start are well documented, but enrollment difficulties negatively impact student groups that benefit the most from strong early education opportunities, according to a recent study from the Children’s Equity Project (CEP) at Arizona State University. The report reviews research […]
Two recent nationally representative RAND Corporation surveys show that student views of cellphone bans may be softening as more schools move to restrict access to devices during the school day. “The debate over cellphone policies in schools reveals a complex balancing act between ensuring school […]
