Education
Fourth Grade Reading and Dolly Parton’s Literacy Legacy20260903160056
Fourth Grade Reading and Dolly Parton’s Literacy Legacy
September 3, 2026Dolly Parton's Literacy Legacy, FOCUS, Fourth Grade Reading, Leonine FOCUS0 comments
Fourth-grade reading outcomes remain a challenge nationwide. In 2024, just 30 percent of public-school fourth graders scored at or above NAEP Proficie...
U.S. Department of Education Reshapes Federal Policy20260803180439
U.S. Department of Education Reshapes Federal Policy
The U.S. Department of Education has entered one of its most active regulatory periods in recent memory. Since early 2025, the agency has moved to res...
Race to Restore Recess20260604164906
Race to Restore Recess
Many schools have reduced recess in recent years due to academic pressures, prompting a national push to restore guaranteed playtime. States have adva...
Education Spending Shapes Final State Budget Deals20260521150340
Education Spending Shapes Final State Budget Deals
Across the states, education funding remains central to budget planning and debate. From public school investments to school choice initiatives, legis...
