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- 1Trump administration gutted US education data collection●Trump administration gutted data collection on US education
The Guardian reports that the Trump administration has cut back federal data collection on US education, including national testing that tracks student math and reading scores. The rollback means fewer reliable statistics on how American students are performing, leaving educators, researchers and policymakers without key measures of achievement and school quality. Commenters are debating how severely the loss of data will hinder understanding of learning outcomes.
- 2STEM education on the rise in America's afterschool programs●Education: STEM education is on the rise in America’s afterschool programs
Afterschool programs across the United States are expanding their STEM offerings, with more students taking part in science, technology, engineering and math activities outside regular school hours. The report highlights growing interest among educators and families in hands-on learning that prepares children for future careers. Supporters say afterschool settings help make STEM accessible to students who may lack such opportunities during the school day.