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If you have spent time in Arizona schools, you have likely heard the term Reteach and Enrich. Your campus may already be using it, or you may be watching another district adopt it and wondering whether it is worth the effort. Either way,…

Early literacy instruction is changing rapidly across Georgia. New legislation, updated instructional expectations, and stronger science-of-reading requirements are reshaping how districts approach reading instruction in grades K–3. For superintendents, curriculum leaders, and instructional coaches, the challenge isn’t just understanding what is changing. District leaders must also…

Pennsylvania is joining a growing national effort to ensure students graduate with foundational financial knowledge. Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, every Pennsylvania high school must offer a standalone personal finance course worth at least 0.5 credit. For school and district leaders, this change involves more than simply adding…

In 2019, the Texas State Legislature passed House Bill 3, resulting in a massive potential increase in the level of compensation that quality teachers can receive. This new Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) promises to more effectively reward high-performing teachers and…

Michigan’s early literacy outcomes have become a central focus of statewide education policy. Recent M-STEP and NAEP data show that a majority of Michigan elementary students are not reading at grade level, prompting legislative reform, targeted funding, and new accountability measures. For superintendents, curriculum directors, elementary…

Every year, students miss out on scholarship funding simply because they do not realize what their ACT® or SAT® score can mean beyond college admissions. In several states, merit-based scholarship programs are funded through state lotteries or general revenue and…

For many schools and districts, ACT® and SAT® bootcamps feel like a practical solution. They promise focused prep in a short window. They help protect classroom time. They seem efficient. But in practice, bootcamps often function more like cramming than…

Student disengagement rarely starts with defiance. It starts quietly. A student stops raising their hand. Assignments are turned in late. A once-confident learner becomes hesitant. For educators, the challenge isn’t just identifying disengagement. It’s understanding what students are actually disengaged…

If you lead a campus or district in Wisconsin, Act 20 is no longer theoretical. It’s operational. Reading proficiency has been trending in the wrong direction for years. In 2024, 31% of 4th graders nationwide scored proficient in reading on NAEP. In Milwaukee Public Schools, just 9%…