Named after the hundred-eyed watchman of Greek myth, Argus watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.
The evidence library: the raw signals the pipeline is watching across the education ecosystem. Every idea is built from these.
Chronic student absenteeism has reached troubling new heights in the post-pandemic K-12 landscape, with one in four students in many systems now missing significant class time.
School Specialty, a leading provider of learning environments, instructional solutions, and supplies for preK-12 education, is proud to celebrate outstanding educators with its 12th annual Crystal Apple Awards.
As a paraprofessional for over 3 years and going on my 5th year as a certified special education resource teacher, I’ve learned that no two learners are ever quite the same.
Students will relax and forget over the summer, which is expected. For others, it's a time to catch up.
By: Deepti Reim The world of work is changing rapidly, requiring workers who can navigate evolving technologies, collaborate across disciplines, and adapt to increasingly complex operational systems. K-12 systems around the country are constantly trying to evolve alongside these changes, transforming Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to better prepare students for life beyond the diploma. But while many programs attempt to simulate industry experiences inside a traditional classroom […] The post Maritime | 253: Project-Based Learning at Port Scale appeared first on Getting Smart .
Top Tennessee Republicans have heralded Houston’s intervention as a model they want to replicate in the Memphis-Shelby County district. In the first two years of the takeover, more Houston students achieved proficiency on state reading and math tests, and no school received an “F” rating in the state accountability system. The post What’s in store for the Memphis school takeover? Houston’s timeline offers clues. appeared first on District Administration .
When used responsibly, AI has the potential to be a force multiplier in nursing. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Andy McWilliams , VP of AI clinical product development and co-chair of AI governance at Advocate Health , about responsible AI implementation and its potential as a force multiplier. Tune in to hear his insights. Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: AI innovation nurses nursing technology Secondary Pillars: Technology Innovation CNO Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:
Across classrooms right now, many educators are noticing the same shift: Students are even harder to reach than they were just a short time ago. In a recent survey, teachers pointed to rising disengagement as a growing concern, with more students opting out of learning in both loud and quiet ways.
A trending AI song went viral, but in my classroom, it did something even more powerful: it unlocked student voice.
When I walked into my first classroom almost a decade ago, I had no idea how many “first days” I would experience--and how each one would teach me something new.
On Tuesday morning, members of the Chicago Teachers Union blamed some of the cuts on a chronic problem with property taxes. The post CPS lays off 162 employees as it works to close $732 million budget deficit appeared first on District Administration .
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and an unprecedented explosion of information, public education stands at a pivotal and exciting crossroads.
What does it look like when three community believers spend 25 years refusing to give up on young people? Heart of Oregon Corps has built a tri-county workforce and learning ecosystem that connects youth facing the greatest barriers to paid work, credentials, and real careers. This Steward Stories spotlight examines the trust, time, and relentless community-braiding that make HOC a model for ecosystem intermediaries everywhere. Education leaders will find transferable lessons in partnership design, sustainable funding, and what it means to build pathways that dignify rather than sort. The post Steward Stories: How Heart of Oregon Corps Turns Service into Careers appeared first on Getting Smart .
The AI rollout is the latest effort by a tech giant to win over educators and districts.
We treat early childhood teachers like babysitters instead of the engineers they are. If we want them to stay, we have to invest in the systems that ...
Schools have seen rising problems with student behavior since the pandemic. For too many K-12 districts, these student behavior challenges are leading to violence against teachers.
For the last two years, conversations about AI in education have tended to fall into two camps: excitement about efficiency or fear of replacement. Teachers worry they’ll lose authenticity.
AI plays a supportive educational role for nearly 70 percent of top-performing math students asked about their study habits, according to a new survey.
K-12 IT leaders are under pressure from all sides--rising cyberattacks, the end of Windows 10 support, and the need for powerful new learning tools.
Consider the work of a personal trainer. They can explain and model a workout perfectly, but if the athlete isn’t the one doing the lifting, their muscles won’t grow. The same is true for student learning.
As educators in the nation's second-largest district prepare for the new limits on classroom screen time, some teachers say it will be a difficult adjustment.
The Shenandoah County School Board must rename two schools after a federal court found its 2024 decision violated students' rights. The post Judge rules Virginia school board discriminated against Black students by restoring Confederate names appeared first on District Administration .
This year brings a new challenge for Armaghan Khan and many other teachers in the nation's second-largest school district: Ban screen time for younger students, and significantly limit it for older kids. The post The school year begins in LA with one big change appeared first on District Administration .
More than a decade after Rita Pierson stepped onto the TED stage and declared, “Every child deserves a champion,” her words still echo through schools, teacher prep programs and staff meetings across the country.
There’s a wise quote that says, “Kids don’t care about your expectations until they know you care about them. Connection is the foundation everything else stands on.”
What if every community member, from a landscape architect to a university researcher to a sitting senator, could become part of a student's education? CommunityShare has been quietly building that reality since 2015, connecting more than 85,000 students and their educators with community partners across 12 states through a model it calls a human library. This Steward Stories profile traces the vision, the timeline, and the hard-won lessons behind one of the most compelling ecosystem intermediaries in the country. Education leaders who are wrestling with relevance, learner agency, and community trust will find both inspiration and a practical framework here. The post Steward Stories: CommunityShare Proves That the Community Is the Curriculum appeared first on Getting Smart .
Have you ever been to an escape room? For those unfamiliar with the term, an escape room is a structured, problem-solving experience where participants are locked in a room and must use their wits, tenacity, and deductive skills to find a way out.
When students learn to read in the early elementary years, developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and blending typically take priority. Another essential component of fluent reading, however, is learning to read high-frequency and irregular words.
Building a strong foundation in math during elementary and middle school is essential for success in the later grades. Because each concept builds on the last, students must truly grasp the material before moving forward.
How a “context audit” with ChatGPT can help educators align AI tools with their teaching philosophy, pedagogy, and classroom goals. The post Defining Your Philosophy of Education for the AI Age appeared first on Getting Smart .
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Lerner Publishing Group, a leading publisher of K-12 educational materials, is proud to announce the launch of Dr. Gholdy ... Read more
America’s special education system is facing a slow-motion collapse. Nearly 8 million students now receive services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), but the number of qualified teachers and related service providers continues to shrink.
What does it actually take to steward a learning ecosystem, and how is that different from leading a system? Karen Pittman and Merita Irby spent a year inside four community intermediaries, including CommunityShare, the PAST Foundation, and Heart of Oregon Corps, and surfaced three prerequisites that change everything: trust, time, and idea translation. This post is essential reading for any leader working to connect education, youth development, and workforce systems into something greater than the sum of their parts. The post What Ecosystem Stewards Know That System Leaders Don’t — Yet appeared first on Getting Smart .
True educational quality reflects a community's collective investment in its children’s futures. Embracing this shift will ensure every child has access to the rich, diverse learning environment they deserve. The post Beyond the school walls: How communities power learning appeared first on District Administration .
Andre D. Spencer, who has led two previous districts over a 15-year span, was selected as the next superintendent of New Jersey's Willingboro Township Public Schools. The post Several districts secure new leaders during summer break appeared first on District Administration .
A $6,000 Apple MacBook Pro. A $4,800 Trek mountain bike. A $2,000 Crate & Barrel bookshelf. Families bought all of this—and more—with taxpayer dollars through Utah’s school voucher program during the 2024-25 school year, according to a newly released report. The post ‘Wasteful and extravagant’: Here’s what Utah auditors found digging into the first year of school voucher spending appeared first on District Administration .
As school districts prepare for the 2026–27 academic year, new national data from BlazerWorks reveals a growing staffing crisis across K–12 education, with more than 90% of district leaders reporting increased demand for specialist staff.
Will rising healthcare costs affect teacher hiring?
Will rising healthcare costs affect teacher hiring?
District leaders across the country are grappling with a deepening crisis: Student mental and behavioral health needs are growing more complex. In a recent national survey, 58 percent of school-based providers reported that student mental health has worsened, a noticeable jump from the previous year (46 percent).
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Special education is at a breaking point. Across the country, more children than ever are being referred for evaluations to determine whether they qualify for special education services.
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EdSurge wants to hear from educators who have recently left or plan to leave their jobs for another sector.
CHICAGO, May 5, 2026 — ClassMate by World Book, the leading platform of trusted content that helps build knowledge through ... Read more
In many schools, AI is being handled through individual teacher decisions rather than a shared structure. That makes sense in the short term. Teachers are responding in real time, trying to protect their classrooms, their expectations, and their students.
I know what it feels like to stand in front of a classroom that does not have enough. Not enough computers. Not enough up-to-date software and technical tools. Not enough resources to give every student the experience they deserve. When students notice these gaps, they notice more than the missing tools.
Been working on this full-time for a few months now. It's an AI tutoring application that takes in context on your page via Desk View, and responds like a real tutor would. It only works in Safari on 2022+ Macbook Pros or 2023+ Macbook Airs. Very particular hardware requirements because it's a new kind of product. Feedback welcome! Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49174496 Points: 3 # Comments: 0