Date & Time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, participants will explore how inquiry-based learning (IBL) experiences grounded in the design process through engineering and maker-style enrichment encourages persistence, collaboration, and productive struggle. The presentation will also examine why after-school time is uniquely positioned to support this work.
Many principals described a “climate of distress”, the report found, with 70.4% reporting that students from immigrant families have “expressed concerns about their well-being or the well-being of their families."
Federal immigration crackdowns are fueling fear among immigrant families, leading to attendance dips in some districts. Cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Charlotte report students staying home to avoid nearby enforcement operations.
A coalition of 24 arts groups is expanding free arts programs into underserved Miami-Dade schools in order to boost attendance, academic performance and social-emotional growth.
Rhode Island’s chronic absenteeism survey asks students, “Why have you been absent from school?” followed by a predetermined list of reasons including bullying, taking care of family, and illness.
While declining birth rates in the state were already affecting school enrollment trends, the sharp drop in students raises questions about where once-enrolled students have gone, especially without statewide enrollment tracking for students in other settings, like homeschool or private school.
Date & Time: Thursday, December 11th at 4 p.m. ET <br><br> Step into the future of education with this dynamic webinar exploring how immersive learning is revolutionizing the classroom experience. Hear directly from three innovative schools—a public school, an independent school, and a fully virtual reality (VR) online academy—where teachers and students are using immersive environments to reimagine how learning happens.
