Research suggests the country is missing its biggest opportunity to prevent youth homelessness—by intervening well before a young person reaches a shelter and years before they are chronically homeless.

Transgender students in Maine public schools faced over twice the threats and bullying of their peers this year, state data show, a disparity advocates link to escalating political attacks on LGBTQ-inclusive policies.

From helping increase student empathy to building immersive curricula, these instructional leaders are solidifying virtual reality as more than just a shiny new toy.

When lesson planning becomes this automatic, teachers risk losing the reflection and professional judgment that make instruction meaningful and effective.