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The 74 is a non-profit, non-partisan news site covering education in America. Our public education system is in crisis. Join the conversation.

In the United States, less than half of our students can read or do math at grade-level, yet the education debate is dominated by misinformation and political spin. Our mission is to lead an honest, fact-based conversation about how to give America’s 74 million children under the age of 18 the education they deserve. There are 74 million reasons to talk about education.

07/12/2024

Opinion: KinderCare went public. What does this mean for the American child care system?

KinderCare, which serves nearly 200,000 children across the country, recently hit the public market.

07/12/2024

South Carolina takes control of rural school district's finances. Via SC Daily Gazette https://bit.ly/41iqTWj

06/12/2024

Q&A: Teacher of the year on STEM success in South Central LA despite odds

Veteran LAUSD teacher Marisol Pérez shares lessons in helping kids find their way to upwardly mobile tech careers.

06/12/2024

Donald Trump has pledged to end the federal government’s role in K–12 schools. To do it, he’ll have to overcome strong public opposition

Donald Trump has pledged to end the federal government’s role in K–12 schools. To do it, he’ll have to overcome strong public opposition.

05/12/2024

Beard: Spiking absenteeism since the pandemic points to a bigger issue. Here’s how we can connect K–12 education to kids’ needs and aspirations

Beard: Spiking absenteeism since the pandemic points to a bigger issue. Here’s how we can connect K–12 education to kids’ needs and aspirations.

05/12/2024

Popularity of earning early college credits grows dramatically in some states as students save money and jump ahead. Other states lag

Popularity of earning early college credits grows dramatically in some states as students save money and jump ahead; other states lag.

05/12/2024

In the first case of its kind, the court’s conservative majority appeared willing to leave decisions up to the states

In the first case of its kind, the court’s conservative majority appeared willing to leave decisions up to the states.

04/12/2024

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04/12/2024

Opinion: Will Trump eliminate the federal role in education or expand it?

Finn: The incoming administration is sending mixed messages about whether to leave education decisions to the states–or dictate policy from DC.

04/12/2024

'How far will RFK go?' Two experts talk Kennedy's potential impact on child health

If the Senate confirms Trump’s pick to head HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could wield immense power over recommended vaccines and research.

03/12/2024

Gallery: New York City debuts nation's first K-12 Black studies curriculum

As politicians attempt to diminish importance of teaching Black history, NYC students find joy seeing themselves, cultures in the classroom.

03/12/2024

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03/12/2024

The political war over the Department of Education is only beginning

Donald Trump has pledged to end the federal government’s role in K–12 schools. To do it, he’ll have to overcome strong public opposition.

02/12/2024

Aldeman: Many districts closed their eyes to financial reality. Students are better off if leaders seek proactive solutions sooner rather than later

Aldeman: Many districts closed their eyes to financial reality. Students are better off if leaders seek proactive solutions sooner rather than later.

02/12/2024

Teacher diversity is key to California’s expanding public early education system

The state has a diverse early education workforce, but experienced educators may face barriers to teaching in its public early education system.

01/12/2024

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30/11/2024

"We make it with love," one Los Angeles Unified School District cafeteria manager said about the district's iconic coffee cake

“...We make it with love,” said one LAUSD cafeteria manager.

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