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Civics Takes Center Stage in 2026
Julie Silverbrook, a lawyer and now vice president of civic education at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, can trace […]
January 14, 2026
I’ve Seen Great Teaching Up Close — and Tech Isn’t What Makes It Happen
After 13 years as an educator, I can share countless stories about highly skilled, hardworking teachers and administrators. I thought […]
January 14, 2026
Families remain concerned amid pause in federal child care funds
Marilynda Bustamante and her daughter, Serenity, at USC, where Bustamante is a graduate student. Credit: Courtesy of Marilynda Bustamante Top […]
January 14, 2026
California’s AI policy: Safeguards and legislation
Credit: Alison Yin / EdSource As we head into 2026, it already feels clear that 2025 will be remembered as […]
January 14, 2026
Community college officials urge approval of blocked bachelor’s degrees
Santiago Canyon College in Orange is one of seven community colleges in the state that have yet to get final […]
January 14, 2026
Send us pictures of your school — the good and the bad
A drinking fountain at El Camino Fundamental High School in Sacramento was shut off due to water leakage in October […]
January 14, 2026
Goal Setting Strategies: Gap Between Planning and Doing
Many people spend so much time on the perfect plan that they delay the first step towards their goals. Crafting […]
January 14, 2026
Featured Scholarships: January 2026 – Scholarship America
As we kick off 2026, new scholarship opportunities from Scholarship America’s program sponsors abound. We’re here to connect you with […]
January 13, 2026
6 Steps to Writing a Financial Aid Appeal letter (with Example) 2026
Thank you for subscribing! You are counting on the financial aid from your school to pay for your degree. But […]
January 13, 2026
Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help
The night sky has long sparked wonder and curiosity. Early civilizations studied the stars and tracked celestial events, predicted eclipses […]
January 13, 2026
Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why
Small businesses are planning to hire fewer recent college graduates than they did in 2025, making it likely harder for […]
January 13, 2026
Reflective teaching: the “small shifts” that quietly change everything
by Yetunde Kolajo If you’ve ever left a lecture thinking “That didn’t land the way I hoped” (or “That went […]
January 13, 2026
Early Childhood Experts Expect to Hit ‘Tipping Point’ in 2026
If 2025 was the year of confusion and concern about the future of child care, 2026 may be the year […]
January 13, 2026
How a young man serving a sentence in juvenile facilities made it out one class at a time
Fausto Lopez, 21, is a biology major, works as an assistant with Cal State San Bernardino’s Project Rebound, and is […]
January 13, 2026
Prioritizing civic engagement in public schools
Anaheim Union High School District student ambassadors in front of City Hall. Credit: Jason Moon/Anaheim Union High School District As […]
January 13, 2026
AI Is Changing Classrooms. Teacher Expertise Still Sets the Direction.
One of my earliest memories of using technology for teaching and learning was when I taught English at a small […]
January 12, 2026
Forbes Names Scholarship America a Top Charity
Scholarship America is proud to announce that we have been named one of Forbes America’s Top Charities, a distinction that […]
January 12, 2026
Top Hat and Wiley Partner to Enhance Student Engagement in Psychology and Anatomy & Physiology
Combining trusted content from Wiley with Top Hat’s powerful student engagement platform gives educators new opportunities to personalize instruction, foster […]
January 12, 2026
Financial case for college remains strong, but universities need to add creative thinking to their curriculum
A college degree was once seen as the golden ticket to landing a well-paying job. But many people are increasingly […]
January 12, 2026
Will Newsom quickly settle a school facilities lawsuit as Schwarzenegger did?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, joins former state Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger at a March 2024 news conference. Credit: Damian Dovarganes […]
January 12, 2026