AI:The nation continues to grapple with a systemic literacy crisis in public education as new proposals emerge to combat declining reading proficiency among students. While some advocates push for unconventional methods to spark interest in books, the broader educational landscape remains mired in controversy over curriculum content and the effectiveness of current instructional strategies.Open
Bill Cassidy, R-La., is introducing a historic proposal on Monday that aims to improve reading outcomes for America's youth and combat illiteracy nationwide.
Children's wellbeing declined nationally from 2019 to 2024, with kids in 29 states faring worse than before the COVID pandemic, according to a new report. Why it matters: Children's wellbeing affects future workforce participation and economic growth, and researchers warn rising costs and safety-net reductions could further strain families. - "Research shows that kids who are healthy, safe, fed, educated and surrounded by strong family relationships have a much better chance to thrive and contribute as independent adults," says Leslie Boissiere, Annie E. Casey Foundation vice president of external affairs. - "We know that today's children are tomorrow's workforce so the strength of the economy in the future is tied to the wellbeing of…
Remember those devastating learning losses that began during the pandemic? Turns out, they began years before COVID-19. Some states are finally turning things around.