A 2026 overview of state K-12 AI guidance: how many states have issued guidance, which mandate district policies, the legislative wave, and what it means for districts.
An AI acceptable use policy defines how students and staff may use AI tools. The sections to include, sample language, and how it differs from a full district AI policy.
A district AI policy sets the rules for AI use in schools. What it must cover, the states now requiring one, and a step-by-step process for adopting a sound policy.
SIFE students (students with interrupted formal education) need distinct support. Who they are, how to identify them, and the instructional approaches that work.
How the science of reading applies to English Learners: what the research says, what transfers, what must be adapted, and why oral language is the missing piece.
Oral language development is the foundation of reading and academic success for English Learners. What it is, why it matters, and how districts can build it at scale.
Structured literacy and the science of reading applied to English Learners: what the approach is, the components, and the oral language piece ELs need that others may not.
Academic vocabulary explained: the three tiers, why Tier 2 words matter most for English Learners, example word lists, and how to teach academic vocabulary effectively.
The research-backed benefits of translanguaging: comprehension, engagement, identity, and deeper learning, plus the practical conditions districts need to realize them.
