Aug. 19 - Mental health risks of active shooter drills

Aug. 19 - Mental health risks of active shooter drills | Uncertainty for free meals

Financial turmoil roils state universal school meal programs; How music education can help improve literacy

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Aug. 19, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for K-12 leaders

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How to protect students’ mental health during active shooter drills

Researchers suggest using trauma-informed practices and banning hyper-realistic simulations.

Financial turmoil roils state universal school meal programs

Schools in Colorado and Michigan are entering the new academic year unsure of how long they’ll be able to continue serving free meals to all students.

How music education can help improve literacy

Music education’s benefits for student literacy and development are particularly important in the early grades, experts say.

AI will move schools closer to a competency-based future. Here’s how.

McGraw Hill School President, Sean Ryan, on the potential for AI to accelerate structural changes to teaching and learning.

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