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
For today's students, AI is no longer a novelty—it's an essential resource they'll encounter throughout their educational journeys and professional careers.
Alaska's rural schools are crumbling, with students learning in buildings plagued by leaky roofs, black mold and buckling walls. Despite lawmakers calling the conditions "heartbreaking" and vowing to act, vetoes and budget cuts have left several communities still waiting for help.
More than half of Detroit's K12 students are chronically absent, largely due to barriers like housing instability, poor health and unreliable transportation. Experts say schools can't solve the issue alone—broader community support and investment are essential.
New Hampshire's community college system offers high school students college credit through a growing dual-enrollment program now reaching over 11,000 students. A new law, House Bill 90, will expand access by allowing K12 schools to hire college faculty for up to 20 hours a week.
