Today's eighth-graders need close to a full academic year of additional instruction to catch up to their pre-pandemic peers in reading.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law requiring public school students in grades 3 through 12 to undergo an annual mental health screening. The requirement takes effect in the 2027-28 school year, with at least one screening per student each year.

Superintendent Antonio Shelton learned on the job at the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District that preparedness begins with building relationships before the crisis occurs

Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, August 27th at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, join a practical conversation about how AI tools can support AP teaching and learning. Participants will learn specific ways AI can help with personalized practice, real-time feedback, and streamlining teacher workload—without adding complexity.