EdSurge - Education & Personal Development

As Tuition Rises, Free-College Programs Are as Relevant as Ever | EdSurge News

“Promise programs continue to put a beacon out there and say, ‘this is attainable and these barriers can be removed,’” says Von Washington Jr., who ...

Civil Rights Data Collection for Schools Resumes, With Changes on Gender and Discipline | EdSurge News

In the Land of Hollywood, Filmmaking Is a Natural Teaching Tool | EdSurge News

“It sparks their creativity, it allows them to work collaboratively with their peers, it really unites our group.

Career Readiness in the Real World [Podcast] | EdSurge News

As industries evolve and the skills gap widens, the question remains: How can we better connect education to employment? In this episode of The Idea ...

Who Supervises Students in Virtual Schools? | EdSurge News

While school drop-offs may not be at play, parents find a new host of rules to abide by with virtual schooling.

I Was an ‘A Student’ — Until I Realized Grades Don’t Measure Learning | EdSurge News

This story was published by a Voices of Change fellow. Learn more about the fellowship here.I was a kid who thrived on the positive reinforcement of ...

The End of Either/Or: Preparing Students for College — and Career | EdSurge News

For many years, students often felt they had to choose between college or a career. One path was widely viewed as academic and prestigious, while the ...

From Defense to Resilience: Where School Cybersecurity Goes Next | EdSurge News

The future of cybersecurity in schools is to build resilience. As one district IT director puts it, “we’re asking how we can get in front of this and ...

How the Supreme Court Is Remolding Education in 2025 | EdSurge News

It isn’t just the executive branch changing education for American K-12 students. The Supreme Court has leapt in.

The World's Classrooms Are Short 44 Million Teachers | EdSurge News

“(Data) suggests there's something unique about the context of teaching or the working conditions teachers experience that are affecting these ...

How I’m Rewriting the Narrative for Latino Students in Our Schools | EdSurge News

BREAKING THE NARRATIVE: Latino students are too often reduced to a single story — whether through labels like “no sabo kid” or assumptions about ...

The ‘Silver Bullet’ to Fix Child Care’s Staffing Problem | EdSurge News

The early childhood sector is having a staffing crisis. With men remaining a largely untouched population, new efforts could draw them in.

At This Rural Microschool, Students Will Study With AI and Run an Airbnb | EdSurge News

A rural district in North Carolina is putting its hopes in a new microschool where students operate an Airbnb and study through AI-powered lessons.

Two Moms and Trump’s Head Start Rule: Child Care Shortages Meet Anti-Immigrant Politics | EdSurge News

Solangel, a Venezuelan immigrant, is the mother of a 7-year-old who blossomed at the Head Start preschool program he attended in a Denver suburb. He ...

Teaching Through the Latest Industrial Revolution | EdSurge News

The following story is part of our research series, Teaching Tech. To read more about this project, click here. Almost three years into the ChatGPT ...

What I Learned After Building a Tech Tool to Support Student Well-Being | EdSurge News

DIGITAL CARE: At Guilford Preparatory Academy, EdSurge Voices of Change fellow Patrice Wade implemented a simple digital check-in system that ...

Teachers Turn Toward Virtual Schools for Better Work-Life Balance | EdSurge News

More teachers are flocking to virtual schools, citing better work-life balance, improved safety and more time for creativity as driving forces.

How Much Freedom Do Teachers Have in the Classroom? In 2025, It’s Complicated. | EdSurge News

PEN America this year identified more than a dozen states that have considered laws prohibiting teachers from displaying flags or signs related to ...

How Schools Are Helping Students Feel Safe Enough to Attend Amid Immigration Raids | EdSurge News

“What they see are their classmates, their family members, their neighbors often being apprehended in violent and confusing ways, and this for children ...

Student Scores in Math, Science, Reading Slide Again on Nation’s Report Card | EdSurge News

Exasperating. Depressing. Predictable. That’s how experts describe the latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known ...

How School-Family Partnerships Can Boost Early Literacy | EdSurge News

When the National Assessment of Educational Progress, often called the Nation’s Report Card, was released last year, the results were sobering. Despite ...

What I Needed as a Teacher Is the Compass I Use Now as a Coach | EdSurge News

“I’ve learned that the power of coaching isn’t in providing fixes, but in creating space for teachers to think aloud, reflect, and choose their own ...

Jelly Beans for Grapes: How AI Can Erode Students’ Creativity | EdSurge News

High school teacher Tom Moore reminds young writers that an AI-generated essay rings false because it can’t replace the traits that drive human ...

Under Siege: How Schools Are Fighting Back Against Rising Cyber Threats | EdSurge News

“Generative AI has weaponized phishing,” one IT director says. “Even seasoned staff can’t always tell the difference.”

Head Start Funding Is on Track for Approval. It Still May Not Be Enough. | EdSurge News

A federally funded preschool program remains intact but officials are worried about its funding – and ultimately its future.

I Want My Students’ Effort, Not AI’s Shortcut to Perfect Writing | EdSurge News

RESILIENCE OVER SHORTCUTS: In a world where AI promises shortcuts, English teacher and former EdSurge Voices of Change fellow Fatema Elbakoury reminds ...

Pricier School Supplies Burden America's Teachers | EdSurge News

Tariffs on imported goods, delayed federal funding for schools and changing habits among students' families have led teachers to shell out more of ...

Students With Disabilities Don’t Want Your Pity. They Want You to Take Them Seriously. | EdSurge News

“The time for performative inclusion is over—what students deserve now is unapologetic action, bold expectations and real accountability.” — EdSurge ...

The Back Channel: How Tech Directors Quietly Share Solutions, Save Money and Stay Sane | EdSurge News

More district tech leaders rely on listservs and other private networks to navigate their jobs, which have grown more complex.

Teachers Try to Take Time Back Using AI Tools | EdSurge News

Some educators use AI to streamline lesson plans, personalize learning and reduce burnout, freeing up hours for themselves and their students.

What I Learned About Special Education After Years of Getting It Wrong | EdSurge News

This story was published by a Voices of Change fellow. Learn more about the fellowship here.Dontrell* came to me early in my microschool journey. ...

What Stanford Learned By Crowdsourcing AI Solutions for Students With Disabilities | EdSurge News

“You have this feeling of being part of the solution and the gratitude and empowerment that comes with it.”

Teachers Learn the Art of Teaching Civics in a Hot-Button Age | EdSurge News

The Constitutional Literacy Institute in Utah helps educators bring an appreciation for government to their classrooms — without controversy. “Nothing ...

What I’ve Learned About Building Citizens, Not Just Students | EdSurge News

“Schools are not only a place to learn skills for the future; they’re where we grow democratically engaged citizens who can solve problems and build ...

What It Takes to Scale Dual Enrollment — and Keep It Meaningful for Students | EdSurge News

High school students aren’t waiting for graduation to get a head start on college, and school districts aren’t waiting to rethink how they deliver it. ...

Meet the Students Resisting the Dark Side of AI | EdSurge News

With the Trump administration all-in on artificial intelligence, some students are eager to limit the harms they perceive from schools’ use of the ...

Inside a Program Supporting Black Girls Who Love Math | EdSurge News

Recent data shows the gender gap in K-12 math performance reappeared. Can enrichment programs focused on students’ self-perception help some girls achieve?

As Data Centers Expand, Should That Concern Schools? | EdSurge News

Artificial intelligence has barrelled into the classroom, and the infrastructure behind it could soon crop up in schools’ backyards.

Virtual School Hit the Mainstream 5 Years Ago. How Popular Has It Gotten? | EdSurge News

Virtual schools were the norm five years ago. Their popularity is staying steady – and influencing brick-and-mortar institutions.

More Schools Are Considering Education-Focused AI Tools. What’s the Best Way to Use Them? | EdSurge News

A new report shows AI teaching assistants could be beneficial in the classroom — but may also bring invisible bias.