The Washington Post asked more than a dozen counselors, researchers and policy analysts about the most important considerations when choosing a college.

As steam engines became more efficient, the expectation was that coal consumption would decline. Instead, the opposite occurred.

Date &amp; Time: Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, you'll learn how leading districts are targeting students earlier to reduce chronic absenteeism, with better information, and letting automation handle the volume so their people can focus on the students who need the most support.

The growing number of students unlikely to reach end-of-year proficiency in math means instruction has become significantly more challenging.