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.
“Near-peer” mental health navigators work in Colorado schools, after-school programs and a community health center, in a program designed to improve the professional pipeline, too The post Colorado’s youth mental health corps improves student attendance and behavior appeared first on District Administration .
Adolescence is one of the most consequential periods of human development, yet the environments designed to support it often fail to reflect its complexity. Spanning ages 10 to 18, this stage is marked by rapid neurological, emotional, and social transformation.
What does it look like when a school is genuinely designed around the lives learners are living, not the regulations they must comply with? In this new piece from Sarah Bishop-Root and Lindsy Ogawa, the Da Vinci Schools network in California shows how policy can be a tool for possibility and a source of fragility at the same time. Through the story of Da Vinci RISE and its students, this piece offers education leaders a grounded, human-centered lens for understanding the gap between what our best schools are trying to do and what our systems are designed to support. The post Exploring Policy From the Ground Up: Illuminations from the Da Vinci Network appeared first on Getting Smart .
A novice educator turns her "weakness" into a teaching strength.
A new report highlights teacher-led adoption, student demand for feedback, and a growing push for tools tailored specifically to the classroom.
In our district, families were checking multiple apps just to keep up with school communication. One child’s teacher posted in one platform. Another school used something different. District updates lived somewhere else entirely.
I'm 28 years old, and to be honest, I haven’t done much with my life so far. Recently, I stumbled across programming and cybersecurity online, and the positive aspects of both fields really caught my attention. I’ve always been patient with solving problems, and I actually enjoy figuring things out. It gives me a sense of accomplishment. I'm also fairly tech-savvy, and for the first time in a while, I feel like I might have found something I could be genuinely good at. The thing is, I’m not in a position to go to college or attend any formal institution. I’ve seen stories about people learning online and breaking into tech, but I’ve also read a lot of negative takes. Even graduates sometimes struggle to land jobs. So I’m genuinely curious: if I commit to learning and work really hard, do I realistically have a chance to turn my life around and get into programming or cybersecurity without a degree? Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44172736 Points: 3 # Comments: 2
Childcraft expands early learning beyond four walls and screens with durable, sustainable furniture designed for outdoor discovery.
Chicago, (February 1, 2026) — Avantis Education, a global leader in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology for K-12 schools, ... Read more
Remember the early 2000s, back when high-speed internet felt like a luxury reserved for the tech elite and the lucky few with deep pockets? We called it the Broadband Gap or Equity of Access, and it influenced who got ahead and who got left behind.
Article URL: https://www.theintrinsicperspective.com/p/eriks-plea-in-the-free-press-bring Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45104556 Points: 1 # Comments: 0
School districts are adopting AI policies more than ever, but a lack of resources, funding and expertise has some still concerned.
In the second week of January, a senior mathematics teacher with 22 years in the classroom raised a hand at the end of a staff meeting and asked a question that changed the way I now design AI literacy work for entire faculties.
How schools build durable skills through authentic work, reflection, relationships, and learner-centered design. The post The Conditions That Make Durable Skills Real: How Schools and Systems Build for Agency, Identity, and Vision appeared first on Getting Smart .
When Collegedale Academy, a PreK–8 school outside Chattanooga, Tennessee, needed a new elementary building, we faced a choice that many school leaders eventually confront: repair an aging facility or reimagine what learning spaces could be.
The districts were offered three years of online behavioral health counseling for their students, paid for by local nonprofit Safe Schools New Hampshire. The catch? Their students had to help roll the program out to their peers. The post A nonprofit offered 5 NH school districts free counseling. Saying yes was ‘a no-brainer.’ appeared first on District Administration .
Though many districts tried to keep students engaged through online learning and food deliveries, some families decided they had to leave. The post ‘Kids literally disappeared’: Minnesota schools lost at least 1,700 students following Operation Metro Surge appeared first on District Administration .
It begins with an address from legendary Portland drag queen, activist and educator Poison Waters, who received an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Portland State University in 2025. The post With its back-to-school video, Portland Public Schools touches a nerve for both liberals and conservatives appeared first on District Administration .
At least 14 districts had at least one campus with a fourth consecutive failing grade, according to the preliminary 2026 ratings. The post More than a dozen Texas school districts close to triggering state takeover law in 2027 appeared first on District Administration .
After a successful pilot, Alabaster is adding four Telo AI robots. The post Alabaster Scales Responsible AI for English Learners appeared first on District Administration .
Every hiring season, school districts ask the same question: Where are the teachers? We stopped asking and started building.
The new offering is promising, but there are some real-world reservations.
Part of Nurse.org's Nurse Strike Intelligence data series, built on a proprietary database tracking a decade of U.S. registered-nurse strikes (2017–2026). Updated 9/1/26 Not every nurse strike lands the same…
For more than two decades, nurses have topped Gallup's ranking of the most honest and ethical professions. The midterm elections are this November, and we want to know which issues…
Image source: Mid-Michigan NOW Part of Nurse.org's Nurse Strike Intelligence data series, built on a proprietary database tracking a decade of U.S. registered-nurse strikes (2017–2026). One year ago, on Labor…
Part of Nurse.org's Nurse Strike Intelligence data series, built on a proprietary database tracking a decade of U.S. registered-nurse strikes (2017–2026). Updated 9/1/26 Not every nurse strike lands the same…
For more than two decades, nurses have topped Gallup's ranking of the most honest and ethical professions. The midterm elections are this November, and we want to know which issues…
Image source: Mid-Michigan NOW Part of Nurse.org's Nurse Strike Intelligence data series, built on a proprietary database tracking a decade of U.S. registered-nurse strikes (2017–2026). One year ago, on Labor…
Article URL: https://www.garlandtechnology.com/blog/hijacking-healthcare-training-the-treaters-in-cyber-attacks Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12848907 Points: 1 # Comments: 0
School leaders are under constant pressure to stretch every dollar further, yet many districts are losing money in ways they may not even realize. The culprit? Outdated facilities processes that quietly chip away at resources, frustrate staff, and create ripple effects across learning environments.
Should students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide.
Villalobos, who was was unanimously approved, is the county’s current south region superintendent and has served as principal at several high schools. The post Miami-Dade School Board unanimously picks Rafael Villalobos as new superintendent appeared first on District Administration .
Carolina Sanchez Garcia, a teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary in San Diego, used to wake up at 3 a.m. to leave enough time to drive to work as her children slept in the back seat. The post To recruit teachers, school districts are building homes appeared first on District Administration .
In first grade, educators shape the trajectories of how students feel about math. Long before they discover algebra or standardized tests, six- and seven-year-olds are forming beliefs about whether they are "math people," if their ideas are worth sharing, and what their mistakes say about them as learners.
What does it look like when a foundation built by a field scientist becomes the connective tissue of an entire regional learning ecosystem? The PAST Foundation's story, told through 25 years of timeline milestones and student voices, offers education leaders a concrete model for weaving together schools, industry, community, and out-of-school time into something greater than any single program. From portable STEM labs to microschool pathways co-launched with universities and industry partners, PAST demonstrates how systemic change begins with a commitment to learning that is rooted in real work and real relationships. This is essential reading for leaders ready to move from coordination to transformation. The post Steward Stories: How the PAST Foundation Turned Real-World Problems Into a Learning Ecosystem appeared first on Getting Smart .
What does it look like when a foundation built by a field scientist becomes the connective tissue of an entire regional learning ecosystem? The PAST Foundation's story, told through 25 years of timeline milestones and student voices, offers education leaders a concrete model for weaving together schools, industry, community, and out-of-school time into something greater than any single program. From portable STEM labs to microschool pathways co-launched with universities and industry partners, PAST demonstrates how systemic change begins with a commitment to learning that is rooted in real work and real relationships. This is essential reading for leaders ready to move from coordination to transformation. The post How the PAST Foundation Turned Real-World Problems Into a Learning Ecosystem appeared first on Getting Smart .
A new national survey finds a widening gap between classroom preparation and postgraduation life.
A new report found states hit an all-time high for both spending and enrollment, but the quality of the programs remains a concern.
Does the thought of student-led inquiry make you nervous? For some teachers, handing over control of the classroom to their students sounds like an invitation for disaster.
AI has crossed a threshold. In 2026, it is no longer a pilot category or a differentiator you add on. It is part of the operating fabric of education, embedded in how learning experiences are created, how learners practice, how educators respond, and how outcomes are measured. That reality changes the product design standard.
Technical skills are changing rapidly. A college education teaches students something more durable.
When my daughter was little, every time we climbed into the car, she’d look up and ask, “Are we going to take the low way?”
As AI increasingly automates technical tasks across industries, students’ long-term career success will rely less on technical skills alone and more on durable skills or professional skills, often referred to as soft skills. These include empathy, resilience, collaboration, and ethical reasoning--skills that machines can’t replicate.
Article URL: https://charlieleee.github.io/publication/inksight/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43194202 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
The “bell-to-bell” bans face skepticism from students and parents. After going phone-free, early adopters say the difference is striking. The post Pa. may ban cellphones in schools. Some educators say they’re already seeing results—without pouches appeared first on District Administration .
In this contributor piece, Brendan Martin, PhD, Director of Research at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), examines what his organization's 2022 and 2024 National Nursing Workforce…
For a lot of students, school can feel like a transaction: You do the work, you get the check mark, and then you move on. That model can unintentionally cap what students show us about what they know and can do.
What if the answer to student disengagement lived inside the curriculum itself? A new partnership between Edmentum and Roadtrip Nation embeds short, unscripted career exploration interviews directly into core high school courses, connecting algebra, biology, and English to real professionals and real possibilities. With data showing fewer absences, greater relevance, and students discovering careers they never knew existed, this model reframes a familiar question: school is not just preparation for graduation. It is preparation for possibility. Education leaders will want to see how this approach works, and what it signals about the future of instructional design. The post Core Plus Explore: How Embedded Career Relevance Improves Engagement in Foundational Courses appeared first on Getting Smart .
Four student artists map out what artificial intelligence means for their communities today — and 50 years from now.
When I shipped Gramms AI to the App Store, I ran straight into a question that every developer building for kids will eventually face: What does “age-appropriate” actually mean in practice? And how do you build systems that enforce it reliably?