3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1523+ words) Greg Toppo is a senior writer at The 74. In the nearly four years since generative artificial intelligence began colonizing the academic lives of teens, it has changed the experience of school for millions of young people. Perhaps no group has…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1396+ words) Disney characters are popular with kids and adults worldwide. That includes the U.S. Department of Education. Lightning McQueen from “Cars,” Nemo the clownfish and the Parr family from “The Incredibles” are among the animated personalities starring in the agency’s social media…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (356+ words) This article is part of Bright Spots, a series highlighting schools where every child learns to read, no matter their zip code. Explore the Bright Spots map to find out which schools are beating the odds in terms of literacy…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (465+ words) The 74 International Literacy Day: This Is How Schools Get Reading Right Chad Aldeman examined The 74's Bright Spots data and found strong leadership and foundational skills are helping schools to beat the odds in reading. The Student-Led Music Group that…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (825+ words) Jessika Harkay is a Connecticut-based staff reporter at The 74. At just 3 years old, Quintina Davis’ granddaughter, Juri, could name colors, numbers and shapes. Davis often heard from family and friends that Juri was smart and she should consider enrolling her…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1328+ words) Articles by Devna Bose When Mississippi overhauled its literacy education in 2013, one of the most controversial pieces was a policy to retain third graders if they couldn’t pass the reading portion of the state’s English language arts assessment. Years later,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1268+ words) As superintendent of Desert Sands Unified in California’s Coachella Valley, Kelly May-Vollmer has a hard time naming a system that’s not somehow connected to the district’s broadband network. Parents can check a school bus tracking app to make sure their…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (699+ words) Greg Toppo is a senior writer at The 74. A former health industry reporter, Singer sees parallels between Silicon Valley’s campaign for coding, among other measures, and Big Pharma’s influence on medicine, noting huge school investments over the past few years…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (760+ words) Debbie Meyer is an adjunct professor at Iona University and director of community engagement for its Education Department; a founding member of the Dyslexia (Plus) in Public Schools Task Force; and a member of the Board of Directors of the…...