Technology is "a lever for equity and empowerment—not just for students, but for educators, too," says Whitney Criswell, Leadhership speaker and digital learning coach.
Enrollment at charter schools increased by 492,210 students nationwide from the 2019-2020 school year to the 2024-2025 school year, according to preliminary data from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.
Federal officials want schools to end mental health screenings, saying they stigmatize kids and medicalize normal behavior. Experts counter that screenings spark conversations and connect students to care before crises.
About 1,000 Connecticut educators reported high stress, poor working conditions, low pay, student behavioral challenges and lack of support at the start of the new school year, a survey by the Connecticut Education Association found.
Overall, 20 states have completely banned wireless communication devices—including personal phones or tablets—for the entire instructional day. There are, however, exceptions for students with disabilities who have individualized education programs.
