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Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A nonprofit organization created by the California State Library to improve childhood literacy has spent more than $1 million in taxpayer money but has yet to put a single book in the hands of a child. Lawmakers grilled State Librarian Greg Lucas and other officials about the organization’s spending in a contentious three-hour hearing April 7, with one lawmaker saying it raises “serious questions.” Lucas, however, blamed the shortcomings on the fact that…

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Teachers union employees from at least 22 states are rallying behind the Indiana Professional Staff Organization, which recently filed unfair labor practice charges against the Indiana State Teachers Association over claims that members were retaliated against for engaging in union-related activities. The organization, which represents 35 members who work for the statewide teachers union, said its president, vice president and a regional director were put on administrative leave and threatened with termination early this year following its objection to a staff restructuring proposal. The organization…

Why Online Learners Drop Out, And Fixes Online learning has transformed education, making knowledge more accessible than ever before. From working professionals upgrading their skills to students exploring new career paths, eLearning platforms have opened doors that traditional classrooms often could not. Yet, despite this promise, one persistent challenge continues to trouble educators and Instructional Designers alike: high drop-out rates. Understanding why learners disengage is the first step toward creating meaningful, effective, and sustainable online learning experiences. More importantly, identifying practical solutions can help organizations retain learners and maximize learning outcomes. The Reality Behind Online Learning Drop-Out Rates While enrollment…

As AI data centers proliferate and raise new environmental concerns, climate change remains a constant—and often stressful—presence in the minds of students. New research from Quinnipiac University finds that while undergraduates are generally well informed about the issue, that awareness is often accompanied by heightened stress and emotional burden. The study surveyed 305 students and analyzed the correlation between their level of climate knowledge and stress. More than 95 percent of respondents agreed that climate change is real, and 89 percent said they trust data from climate scientists. Students who reported higher levels of stress over climate change were significantly more likely…

In the recent decision Chiles v. Salazar, the U.S. Supreme Court held that state laws banning conversion therapy may be unconstitutional if those laws restrict free speech.The term “conversion therapy” is largely a misnomer. Some scholars have more accurately characterized such things as “conversion practices.” Fundamentally, conversion practices seek to delegitimize LGBTQ+ identity. Whether by 20th-century aversion techniques that were once widely employed (including electroshock treatments), religious rituals (including so-called “deliverance prayers” or exorcisms), or talk therapy, conversion practices all scream to LGBTQ+ youth: “You are not OK.”Schools are not mentioned in the court’s opinion, but we should all be…

Improving Learning Management Through Engagement For years, organizations have invested heavily in Learning Management Systems (LMSs) to structure, deliver, and track corporate training. Yet, despite these investments, many companies continue to face the same challenge: employees are not fully engaging with learning programs. Low participation rates, incomplete courses, and limited knowledge retention remain common across industries. This raises an important question: if organizations already have the tools to manage learning, why aren’t they seeing better results? The answer often lies in a missing element: engagement. Learning Management Without Engagement Falls Short Traditional approaches to learning management have focused primarily on…

Nyberg et al., Yale Daily News The Committee on Trust in Higher Education released a report proposing that Yale change its mission statement and its approaches to grading, admissions and more….

Kirk was murdered while speaking at UVU last year. Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune/Getty Images Susan McMahon, an educator, author and podcaster, will no longer be Utah Valley University’s commencement speaker, following backlash over her social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s death, according to The Deseret News. After Kirk was fatally shot while speaking on UVU’s campus last year, McMahon made a post that has since been deleted listing quotes from Kirk, with the caption, “These aren’t sound bites taken out of context. Millions of people feel they were harmed, and the murder that was horrific and should never have…

May 1 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Brandt Student Center, Leadership Lawn & Lot B Kick off the holiday weekend on Friday, May 1, at 11 a.m. on the Brandt Student Center Leadership Lawn and Lot B at the Blossom Bash, featuring a petting zoo, carnival rides, and giant inflatables. Celebrate with music, Bundt cakes, and free food while enjoying the Whirly Bird carnival attraction. Experience the excitement of the season with friends in a festive outdoor setting. This event is hosted by Residence Life and the Office of Student Leadership & Development. For more information, please contact Caroline Evans at…

The nation’s governors want K-12 schools to reshape their work to better align with workforce needs, improve the youngest learners’ education, and hire and retain talented teachers—all while setting and maintaining high standards for academic achievement.Thosekey themes emerged from governors’ 2026 state of the state addresses, according to an analysis by the Education Commission of the States, an organization that tracks state-level trends in education policy. ECS reviewed addresses delivered by governors of 42 states, American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands before March 31.Here are five key trends. 1. A call for focus on foundational academic skills At…