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Mandarin immersion students at Hicks Canyon Elementary explored Chinese traditions through stories and hands-on activities, connecting classroom language lessons with families and cultural experiences.
State funding for Bradford Area schools has risen 19.8% since 2023. The district’s Fretz Middle School library offers 17,000 books and other materials, plus AI and digital literacy classes.
Saddleback High School plans to use Hyundai funding to help build a half-acre learning farm, with a greenhouse, irrigation and composting stations for lessons in science, sustainability and agriculture.
More than 100 Westminster School District students performed traditional Mexican folk dances at the city’s Fall Festival, putting bilingual skills into practice and exploring community cultures.
Aurora Public Schools in Colorado celebrated the opening of Escuela Bilingüe Betty Benavidez, its first dual language school, with students, families, staff and community members.
The number of Maine students earning biliteracy recognition rose 18 percent this year, while the number of high schools offering the distinction for proficiency in English and other languages grew 11.5 percent.
Maine DOE and France’s Académie de Nantes are seeking school interest in a 2026–2027 partnership linking students and educators through climate literacy, French language learning and shared projects.
Sarah Steffens, a K–4 reading interventionist at Elm Grove Elementary, was selected from seven statewide finalists and will represent Missouri in the National Teacher of the Year competition.
Nine Pennsylvania teacher preparation programs received International Dyslexia Association accreditation following reviews of coursework, clinical practice and alignment with structured literacy standards.
DeKalb Arts Academy Named National Bright Spot for Literacy
Fairfax County Public Schools’ Standards of Learning (SOL) 2026 results show the division continuing to significantly outperform state averages.
The five-year federal grant will expand small-group reading interventions for Connecticut K-3 students with significant reading difficulties across 75 elementary schools, with coaching for educators.
Colorado released spring 2026 assessment data showing gains in elementary math and literacy across many student groups. Achievement gaps persisted, and middle school English language arts scores declined.
The Healey-Driscoll administration announced it will keep investing in tutoring to support early reading skills, with the funding covering 338 Massachusetts schools.
August 12, 2026 In this issue, read about New Student Device Requirements, Math Textbooks, and Football Game Safety Measures.
The Indiana Department of Education reports that literacy rates across the state have risen again, marking five straight years of increases in the reported rates.
August 7: The Work Is Working: APS Ranks No. 1 in Atlanta Metro for Year-Over-Year Academic Gains In Math, Science and Social Studies
Gov. Healey awarded close to $25 million for literacy instruction in Massachusetts. The funding is intended to improve reading instruction across the state.
Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, a statewide Mississippi Department of Education initiative will help students link school lessons to college, work and life beyond school.
At a July youth AI festival, student delegates approved a K-12 proposal calling for AI literacy instruction, limits on AI-generated assignments, student privacy protections and human review.
AASA introduced 10 district leaders from across the country who will contribute to its Schools of Thought blog this year, sharing experiences and lessons from leading school systems.
The Mississippi Department of Education briefed the State Board of Education on the Mississippi Math Act and Adolescent Literacy Initiative, both set for the 2026-27 school year.
Renaissance received the 2026 CODiE award for math instruction, its second consecutive win in the category. Its math platform combines assessment, teacher-led lessons and adaptive practice.
Mississippi public and charter schools will use Renaissance’s Star Math in grades K–5 and Star Reading in grades 4–8 for required screening beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.
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