Can You Use School Choice Money for Tutoring? Federal Tax Credit Scholarships and State ESAs, State by State
Which states let families use federal tax credit scholarships and education savings accounts for tutoring and test prep, with a 50-state table.
Class of 2027 National Merit Cutoffs Are Out: Every State Dropped
Class of 2027 National Merit Semifinalist cutoffs fell in every state. Connecticut and New York are 220, New Jersey is 223. Why scores dropped and what juniors should target on the October 2026 PSAT.
Are Teenagers Getting Dumber? Inside the Worst Global Test Scores in 25 Years (and the 5 Habits That Fix Them)
The Economist asks whether teenagers are getting dumber. PISA 2025 shows record low reading and math scores. Jeremy Fine explains what the data really means, the hasty reader problem, and a 30-day focus reset for families.
HSPT vs TACHS 2026-27: Test Dates, Format, Scoring, and Which Test Your Schools Require
HSPT vs TACHS for fall 2027 admission: 2026 test dates by diocese, the new at-home TACHS rules, HSPT sections and scoring, and which Catholic high schools require each test.
A Founder’s View: The Assembly Line Has to Go: A Back to School Case for Rebuilding How Kids Learn
American schools still run on a design finished in 1906. The scores are falling, students are checking out, and the fixes with the strongest evidence are the ones districts cut first. Seven partnerships that replace the assembly line.
The K-12 Reading List for 2026 to 2027: 30 Books by Grade Level
Thirty books for the 2026 to 2027 school year, six per grade band from kindergarten through grade 12, including this year’s Newbery, Caldecott, Printz and Geisel winners, with what each one builds and why it earns the time.
The Connecticut Family Guide to Teens, AI Chatbots & the New State Safeguards
Connecticut’s SB 5 requires AI chatbots to protect minors starting January 1, 2027. What the law says, what experts say, and a printable family checklist for this fall.
The Future of Learning: Top Educational Trends of 2023
The Future of Learning: Top Educational Trends of 2023 In this rapidly evolving 21st century, the educational trends of 2023 are playing a crucial role in shaping the future of learning. Let’s explore the educational trends of 2023 that are shaping a new era of learning. Social-Emotional Learning: Fostering Emotional Health The recent pandemic has […]