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Editions of Chalkbeat's biweekly Ideas newsletter
What I learned from talking to two state education chiefs
Jun 18, 2026
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3 min read
Girls’ scores have fallen faster than boys’ on major tests, and the gap has not gone away. The latest NAEP results make the pattern impossible to dismiss.
Jun 11, 2026
2 min read
Also: growth vs. proficiency, surprising support for federal education funding, enrollment declines, and more in this Chalkbeat Ideas roundup
Jun 9, 2026
5 min read
For over a century, the onset of new technology has meant more demand for education. Will AI be different?
Jun 4, 2026
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand is making opposition to the state’s voucher-like program a centerpiece of his campaign for governor. Will it work?
Jun 2, 2026
Domain-specific knowledge and facts are crucial for problem-solving and critical thinking, learning scientists say. But teachers aren’t always hearing that message, including at a recent training put on by the American Federation of Teachers’ AI Academy.
May 28, 2026
The Harvard researcher has compiled a number of important takeaways, but he’s still seeking answers to big questions.
May 21, 2026
4 min read
To find out, Los Angeles schools partnered with a researcher to run an unusual experiment.
May 19, 2026
School board member Tanya Ortiz Franklin explains what galvanized action — and what’s holding schools back from going further
May 12, 2026
The Digest of Education Statistics hasn’t updated many tables since DOGE canceled a key contract, leaving gaps on school spending, teachers, and safety.
May 7, 2026
Students like Cecilia Lopez Alvarado were at the center of a national controversy over high school grade inflation and college admissions. Here’s her take.
May 5, 2026
This Chalkbeat Ideas roundup also explores shaky education research, Democrats’ standing on schools, free books, and college closures.
Apr 28, 2026
Critics warn it will drain students from public schools — but that won’t necessarily mean less funding.
Apr 23, 2026
A new study finds public education helps narrow resource gaps for children in poverty. But disparities persist in housing, health care, nutrition, and informal education.
Apr 21, 2026
Many advocates are trying. Here’s why they might succeed — and why they might not.
Apr 14, 2026
9 min read
Khan Academy’s OpenAI-powered chatbot was a “non-event” for most students, Khan said in an interview.
Apr 9, 2026
7 min read
Seventh-grade math teacher Dylan Kane says dropping screens has been more work for him and students. That might be why it’s working.
Apr 7, 2026
8 min read
Yes, with a caveat, according to a new study.
Mar 30, 2026
6 min read
Nearly every Virginia school district agreed to block undocumented students from accessing federally funded career-technical education programs. The policy was reversed following Chalkbeat inquiries.
Mar 27, 2026
11 min read
And with AI and demographics challenges, can the enrollment boom continue?
Mar 24, 2026
Viral testimony blamed school-provided screens for learning declines. The evidence is hardly clear, but neither is the value of ed-tech.
Mar 17, 2026
Plus AI cheating, teachers strikes, gifted gaps, and seat time. A Chalkbeat Ideas roundup
Mar 12, 2026
A new study finds they’re far less likely to graduate. It’s not the last word in the retention debate, but it adds a concerning data point
Mar 10, 2026
A new report defends the Education Department’s research arm but also calls for changes. In this Q&A, author Amber Northern discusses the future of the Institute of Education Sciences.
Mar 5, 2026
The Trump administration is trying to close the Education Department — but it’s also expanding the scope of federal power over schools in other ways
Mar 3, 2026
