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Talia Richman10/15/2026 2:21 p.m. EDT The Banner The district is considering campus closures Montgomery County schools are educating just under 152,000 students this year, according to preliminary numbers. That’s a drop of more than 4,000 children since last year, and…..
Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation’s latest research, in partnership with The Mattering Institute, explores how K-12 educators experience mattering at work and what helps strengthen their sense of value, purpose and connection within their school communities. The research examines…..
The Summer RISE (Reimagining an Innovative Student Experience) program provides rising high school juniors and seniors with a five-week, 50-hour career-based learning experience, bridging classroom knowledge with essential professional skills. The 2025 program saw significant growth, involving 1,008 students (up from 905…..
Maryland’s latest youth health survey offers encouraging signs of progress while underscoring the continued need for strong behavioral health services and prevention efforts. New survey data from the Maryland Department of Health show encouraging improvements in several key indicators of youth health,…..
School district leaders are navigating more student mental health decisions with less time and fewer resources. This report gives you the evidence and the framework to act with confidence.W hat is the #1 challenge K12 students face right now? Loneliness. …..
July 31, 2026 Statewide interventions prove effective in reducing tobacco and cannabis use; improved mental health resilience with ongoing, expanded, and new programs planned Baltimore, MD – The most recent data from the Maryland Department of Health’s Maryland Youth Risk…..
Talia Richman7/28/2026 10:53 a.m. EDT Montgomery County students made modest gains in reading and math, though not all groups improved Montgomery County students made slight progress in reading and math as they continued to score above statewide averages, according to standardized…..
From the Desk of CASEL Chronic absenteeism is a national crisis, with roughly 1 in 5 students missing 10 percent or more of the school year. That’s why we were encouraged by the introduction of the All in for Attendance Act in…..
Opinion Nicholas Kristof NYT June 6th 2026 A quiz question: Which state does best at ensuring the well-being of its citizens, giving them health, education and hope? It’s not one of the richest places per capita to live, which — depending on…..
Scores for 9-year-olds increased in both reading and mathematics between 2022 and 2025 Average scores were higher in 2025 than in 2022 for 9-year-old students in reading and mathematics. The average scores in 2025 were 4 points higher in reading and…..