Cheers
- Virginia’s new accountability model provides parents with clearer, more timely academic data to bridge the gap between report cards and actual student performance. —Bibb Hubbard and Cindi Williams, The 74
- Utah’s Governor Cox signed a collective bargaining ban that applies to all public sector employees, including teachers. —AP News
- As reading habits decline and students increasingly consume fragmented digital content, schools must continue to prioritize the experience of reading entire books, which can cultivate empathy, discipline, and nuanced understanding. —Tim Donahue, The New York Times
- National Math Stars ensures that talent is nurtured early—especially among underserved communities—by offering financial assistance for advanced math programs and STEM activities. —The 74
Jeers
- The Maryland Education Association’s demands are bankrupting the state, argues a former Democratic state senator. —FOX Baltimore
- The Department of Education canceled 89 contracts worth $881 million for education research projects, which researchers argue will lead to the loss of valuable data and hinder future assessments of student progress. —Jill Barshay, Hechinger Report
