Education

Nadia Ramlakhan-Velit’s 28-page picture book follows a chicken through a garden with colorful illustrations and riddle-and-reveal pages.

Indiana plans a free, optional, 24/7 anonymous safety tip line for K-12 schools starting in January, backed by a $1 million state investment.

A history of Pennsylvania libraries traces their shift from fee-based subscription clubs to publicly supported institutions, while noting ongoing access gaps.

Texas received 64,489 requests to rescore STAAR reading responses this spring and raised more than 13,300 scores after human reviews.

An educator’s classroom story makes the case for teaching democracy through student deliberation, while a small pilot offers early, limited evidence.

A mother of six argues that schools can set attendance expectations while working with families to address barriers such as long commutes and childcare.

A coalition led by Ford says training programs meet only 55% of U.S. skilled-trades workforce needs, even as AI and automation reshape jobs.

Candlewick Press plans three interactive Maisy: Hello Colors board books, with Red and Yellow due Jan. 12 and Green on May 11.

A former Florida governor argues that high school grades mask weak student results as national confidence in K-12 schools reaches a survey low.

A five-year Nine PBS grant and a seven-year 9 Story Brands renewal add literacy media and licensing plans for Fred Rogers Productions.