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Editions of Chalkbeat's biweekly Ideas newsletter
ISTE’s Richard Culatta says screen restrictions are a bad idea, but he says that there’s a lot of bad ed-tech use.
Aug 6, 2026
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4 min read
Prior studies suggest that even many students who struggle in high school benefit from a four-year college education.
Aug 4, 2026
3 min read
The cumulative loss of teachers has left a weakened profession and destabilized schools, an extensive new Chalkbeat analysis finds.
Jul 30, 2026
5 min read
The students who needed the most help in math were often assigned to the teachers least confident teaching it, according to a new study
Jul 28, 2026
2 min read
Ary Amerikaner says racially and economically diverse schools are still essential, and she has a vision for making that happen.
Jul 21, 2026
Is that a good enough reason?
Jul 16, 2026
One reason: Voters aren’t prioritizing it either.
Jul 14, 2026
An internal estimate from a school choice group suggests it could be challenging and pricey to grow the program.
Jun 30, 2026
Programs in South Carolina and Texas appear to have paid off. It’s worth trying to understand why.
Jun 25, 2026
Politicians say that students can skip a four-year degree and still earn a solid living. That’s true, but the odds are lower.
Jun 23, 2026
What I learned from talking to two state education chiefs
Jun 18, 2026
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
Also: growth vs. proficiency, surprising support for federal education funding, enrollment declines, and more in this Chalkbeat Ideas roundup
Jun 9, 2026
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
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
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