8 Things to Know About Tim Walz, the Democratic Ticket’s Top Teacher
In the days since Vice President Kamala Harris tapped him as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — a.
Researchers: Higher Special Education Funding Not Tied to Better Outcomes
An early look at new special education datasets reveals massive inconsistencies in how many children states are identifying as needing services, how.
- by Beth Hawkins, The 74
- August 7, 2024
Black and Hispanic Voters Say Democrats Aren’t Focused Enough on K-12 Education
Congressional Democrats are at risk of shedding a critical voting bloc in swing states: Black and Hispanic voters who say.
- by Lauren Camera, The 74
- August 5, 2024
Bill to Protect Kids Online Could Buoy a Far-Right Push Against Trans Youth
When the Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday in support of the most significant new online safety rules for children in decades,.
- by Mark Keierleber, The 74
- August 1, 2024
Harris Could Set Democrats’ K–12 Agenda By Reviving Ideas from 2020
Fortified by a stream of Democratic endorsements and high-dollar donations, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared every bit the presidential contender.
- by Kevin Mahnken, The 74
- July 29, 2024
Tennessee Democrats quick to support Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. A popular VP pick has history with school vouchers.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has a history with an issue Tennessee Democrats have spent the last year opposing.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- July 23, 2024
Beacon Poll notes voters’ concerns about public education along with support for former President Trump and Sen. Blackburn
A new statewide survey from the Beacon Center of Tennessee found 50 percent of registered voters in Tennessee are dissatisfied.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 15, 2024
NEA Staffers Locked Out After 3-Day Strike Disrupts Convention, Biden Speech
The National Education Association and members of its employees union are back at the bargaining table after a three-day strike.
- by Lauren Wagner, The 74 contributor
- July 15, 2024
Survey: parents ‘in the dark’ about how K-12 testing data is used for academic support
While parents strongly support the use of statewide summative assessments to measure student progress, many believe that few K-12 leaders.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 9, 2024
Walton-Gallup student success survey study suggests room for improvement
A new survey study from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup suggests that students are still in need of additional.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 2, 2024