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Looking for something to read in the new year? Here are the 25 of the most anticipated young adult books coming out in 2025. 

If high school students were never taught how to study, they’re going to keep being frustrated by using ineffective studying methods. Here’s how to help change that.

Parenting teens as they leave the nest has become more complicated without the tried-and-true path of college. But how can parents ensure their children are equipped for life without a college degree? The answer lies in two critical pillars: building essential life skills and creating structured opportunities for exploration that empower young adults to understand who they are, what they want, and how they can thrive.

Programs for ‘disconnected’ youth that sprung up roughly a decade ago have morphed after Covid to emphasize mental health needs.

However, average rates showed racial and ethnic disparities, according to newly released National Center for Education Statistics data.

Honestly, there are many reasons to stop reading recreationally, like increased pressure inside and outside of school, a desire to spend more time socializing, and, of course, the phones. But there’s an obvious reason “right in front of our faces”: the adults.

There is something powerful about deeply emotional books. That is why I have compiled a list of the saddest books I read in 2024 for those who enjoy reading a sad story once in a while. Every book on this list was as sad as it was well-written, and they ultimately all left a profound impact on me. 

Why should a teenager bother to read a book, when there are so many other demands on their time? In this episode of Radio Atlantic: a dispatch from a teenager’s future. We hear from Atlantic staffers about the books they read in high school that stuck with them.

Artificial intelligence is creating knowledge. A study has revealed that AI can produce academic papers so convincing they mimic the output of seasoned researchers. This could be a shift in how we think about learning, creativity, and the very purpose of education.

Learning recovery. Christianity in public schools. The impact of AI. The 74 takes a look back at some of our biggest education stories of the year.

More people are lining up for apprenticeships than there are employers to provide them.

It can be tough to get on the same page when reading novels as a class, but with a few intentional practices, teachers can get teens reading in a way that’s equitable and enjoyable.

Ed School expert has some ideas, including a rethink of homework bans, after ‘discouraging’ results.

Politicians on both the left and the right have sought to change or limit what teachers can do inside classrooms. Teachers often ignore them.

Whether you’re young or young at heart, we have book ideas for you. This year’s YA collection, gathered by NPR book critics and staff, includes romance, historical fiction, poetry, fantasy and more.

As bilingual students are exposed to and learn in two languages, it is crucial that bilingual educators not only allow but encourage the use of the full set of skills in both languages to demonstrate their writing skills.

The least-educated workers are falling behind on basic skills such as reading a thermometer and planning a trip.

Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is a subtle shift from SEL, but it can make a big difference for students.

Given the growing discussion and movement around tech’s role in the youth mental health crisis, should schools and parents really be concerned? In short, the answer is yes.

Options included journaling, lab work, and oral reports.

A new leadership team cut down on absences using Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, including a targeted mentorship program.

To increase engagement and foster collaboration, high school teachers can have students prepare and present part of a lesson.

Though similar laws have gained steam in Democratic-leaning states, at least one — Illinois — has begun to see pushback.

Global test scores show U.S. students are still struggling after pandemic.

UNICEF-supported accelerated learning programme helps girls to stay in school and protect them from child marriage in Ethiopia.

Sometimes as educators, you need to look outside of the classroom and beyond the walls of the school to find people who can inspire students and yourselves as teachers in ways you could not have imagined. This was the case for one middle school teacher, Idella, who created an after-school writing program that stemmed from a larger learning community of teachers who meet monthly with professors from a local university to discuss best practices in writing pedagogy.

A MacArthur fellow and former Young People’s Poet Laureate, Woodson is the author of more than forty books for children, adolescents, and adults. She has multiple Newberys and a National Book Award (for the memoir, Brown Girl Dreaming) under her belt. And despite finding her work on banned book lists in Florida and Texas, she has no plans to flinch—let alone slow down.

Let’s take a look at a bunch of this year’s “best” lists and the titles they deemed to be the best published in young adult in 2024.

The researchers say their findings demonstrated the need for continued support for adolescents who lived through the pandemic because accelerated brain aging has been linked to increased risk of mental health disorders.

The founder of Khan Academy and Khanmigo believes AI can deliver the personalized instruction students need, while freeing up teachers to do what they do best.

Lucy Calkins was an education superstar. Now she’s cast as the reason a generation of students struggles to read. Can she reclaim her good name?

Test your knowledge with these questions from the National Civics Bee.

Kareem Between is the coming-of-age story of a Syrian American boy balancing school, family, and football. It is about identity and standing up for what is right and a particular moment in America’s recent past.

Exploring the neural foundations of emotional intelligence in young minds.

Middle and high school teachers say they don’t have enough time to support the struggling readers in their classes—and many say their school leadership isn’t paying attention to the problem.

It’s time to reimagine what high school can provide to students and to embrace a modernized set of pathways and graduation expectations. A range of efforts are underway in states and communities across the country to transform high schools. Here are three promising strategies that are emerging from that work.

A children’s book series on military history holds a clue.

In conversation with Julie Scelfo, a parent and activist concerned by children’s social media use.

Surveys find access to algebra is only one problem in schools where teaching quality is ‘less optimal’.

Adolescent passions shape our future selves, and can be every bit as powerful – and perilous – as adult relationships.

WHO Europe reported a drop in family and peer support for adolescents, especially girls, amid rising school pressure, urging governments to improve social environments and reduce stress.

For Native American Heritage Month, Dr. Reese discussed with PEN America how she first came across stereotypes, how to change and shape the discourse, and why it is important to get it right in children’s literature.

These coauthored narratives offer readers the opportunity to experience a novel from multiple perspectives, expanding worldbuilding, character development, and plot lines, proving that there are always two (or sometimes three or four) sides to every story.

Educator’s view: ‘I am a college student’ are powerful words for a young person. Early college validates high expectations and sets a bar for success.

Lucy Calkins was an education superstar. Now she’s cast as the reason a generation of students struggles to read. Can she reclaim her good name?

As students struggle with paying attention and managing stress, demand is soaring for a new—and often pricy—kind of support.

A ballot measure would do away with the requirement that high schoolers pass a test to graduate. Opponents say it could water down academics for struggling students.

Opinion: The money public schools spend on battles over book bans, LBGTQ+ rights or teaching about race could be better spent on healthy meals or STEM and arts programs.

Despite well-documented benefits of reading, the focus on testing has pushed many to bypass the unique advantages of full-length books. However, reintroducing full-length texts may unlock the rewards of sustained reading.

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we spoke with the creators of six children’s books out this year highlighting different aspects of Indigenous culture and life in their works.

Teachers can support students in reading novels by front-loading the contextual information they need to make sense of the story.

Science fairs offer a platform for students to study any topic they are interested in and present their findings to an audience. They are a fantastic opportunity for high school students to explore their scientific interests and showcase their ideas. Participating in a science fair involves advanced planning and staying up-to-date with their deadlines is essential. Here are some science fairs that offer students a chance to showcase their scientific talents.

A record number of books were banned in districts across the country during the 2023-2024 school year, according to a free speech organization.

After weeks of being shut down in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, public schools in Asheville, North Carolina, are reopening.

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly supported ballot question 2, removing one of the state’s few high school graduation requirements.

These strategies can help foster respect, empathy, and social engagement across grade levels and subject areas.

Curricula can help students build healthy habits, such as putting smartphones away before bed and using trackers or activities that promote good sleep, experts say.