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What we're reading this week: December 19, 2024

The Education Gadfly
12.19.2024
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  • Severe aggression in children may be linked to neuro-cognitive difficulties that require treatment. If educators can recognize the underlying factors and advocate for appropriate interventions, they can support these students and reduce classroom disruptions. —R. J. R. Blair and Daniel T. Willingham, American Educator
  • Moody’s Ratings has issued a negative outlook for traditional K–12 public schools in 2025, as they face challenges like rising staffing costs and declining enrollment, while charter schools are expected to maintain a stable outlook despite financial pressures.—K-12 Dive
  • What were the biggest discoveries in education research this year? Students are still hurting from the pandemic, charter schools are boosting college-going rates, teacher job satisfaction is dropping, student screentime is up, and much more! —Kevin Mahnken, The 74
  • Michigan’s Tim Walberg has been selected as the next chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, where he may focus on issues such as parental rights, school choice, and the expansion of career and technical education. —K-12 Dive
  • A dive into the research shows that boys in school tend to “dominate the extremes,” excelling at the highest levels while also being overrepresented in academic and behavioral struggles. —Thomas B. Edsall, New York Times
  • The U.S. outpaces Europe in innovation and economic growth, but its relatively low share of top-performing students raises important questions. —Edward Conard, Wall Street Journal
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