US Education Department accused of limiting mental health grants despite court order

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US Education Department accused of limiting mental health grants The United States Department of Education is facing renewed legal scrutiny after states alleged that it failed to fully comply with a court order requiring the reinstatement of previously cancelled school mental health grants.According to a court filing led by California on March 17, the department […]

Virtual field trips are an essential part of climate curriculum

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Key points: Climate change is an increasingly important subject in school curriculums. Today’s students will almost certainly inherit a climate-affected world and will need to understand the mechanisms of global warming if they are to grow into climate-conscious, civic-minded members of society. However, many students are dissuaded from pursuing environmental science due to mundane textbooks […]

When did switching jobs stop paying off for American workers?

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A subdued, realistic scene of a professional sitting at a desk with a laptop and printed job offer in hand, appearing thoughtful and slightly tense. The setting reflects a modern workspace, with muted lighting to convey uncertainty, symbolising the difficult trade-offs many workers face between financial security and career growth. Not long ago, switching jobs […]

5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom

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Key points: Every classroom is a busy place, but STEM-specific classrooms are built on collaboration, communication, and hands-on inquiry. Things are bound to be extra noisy and energetic. This isn’t a bad thing–it’s “the sound of learning,” as a coworker of mine once put it! However, it does mean that STEM classrooms require skilled management […]

Friday 5: STEAM education in action

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Key points: STEAM education–science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics–prepares students for success beyond high school by helping them develop much-needed durable skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving. An integrated STEAM education also puts students on the path to success with higher test scores, stronger attendance records, better disciplinary records, and increased engagement and graduation […]

No replies, no rejections: What’s behind the growing silence in hiring?

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Job seekers are increasingly being ignored as ghosting reaches record levels, with over half reporting no responses to their applications. AI-driven mass applications and “ghost jobs” are overwhelming recruiters, turning the hiring process into a numbers game. This silence erodes trust, leaves candidates uncertain, and raises urgent questions about accountability and fairness in recruitment. A […]

Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

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Key points: With 24,000 students, Springfield Public Schools is usually among the three largest school districts in Massachusetts. Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools and a total of 70 schools. It’s no exaggeration to say that computational thinking plays a part in all of them. Fortunately, the district earned a grant that allowed […]