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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From massive layoffs at the Education Department to new data on schools experiencing cyber incidents, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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California wildfires disproportionately hurt the most vulnerable students
A new report from EdTrust and UndauntedK12 details how devastating climate events can exacerbate gaps in students’ academic performance.
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Teacher training grants temporarily reinstated in 8 states
Attorneys general from the affected states are suing the Education Department for cutting millions in funding for teacher pipeline programs.
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Education Department announces massive layoffs, slashing nearly half its workforce
The agency’s employee count will plummet from 4,133 when President Donald Trump was inaugurated to about 2,183.
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Republican lawmakers tout proposal for national private school choice
Supporters say students need options beyond “failing schools,” but opponents say improving public schools should be the priority.
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After breach of school staff financial data, ransomware gang takes credit
Carruth Compliance Consulting was targeted in a December 2024 data breach, which impacted over 110,000 school employees, according to Comparitech.
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Q&A // AASA ’25AASA chief: Assessments need to reflect the world students live in now
David Schuler shares his perspective on testing, misinformation and other challenges vexing school superintendents.
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Parent engagement is key during testing season. How can schools build it?
Schools should help parents understand what tests students will be taking and why they are essential, says a Parent Institute for Quality Education leader.
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How to create ‘AI-proof’ assignments
Rather than avoiding the tech, educators should guide students in using it responsibly to help complete tasks, says one education innovation expert.
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Trump’s Education Department changes could lead to systemic ‘chaos’
Cuts to contracts, staff and civil rights probes might backfire, leading to less oversight and more mismanagement, education experts warn.
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80% of parents say school shootings affect the childhood experience
Sandy Hook Promise releases survey findings, along with a poignant public service announcement featuring teddy bears left in memorials at school shooting sites.
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OpinionExpand access to education to help South Carolina children learn
Jeb Bush writes that thousands of students “could finally afford the education of their dreams” with the state’s proposed Education Scholarship Trust Fund.
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AASA ’25Misinformation is flooding school communities. Here are 3 strategies to combat it.
Consistency, simplicity and thorough planning are essential to help stakeholders cut through the noise, panelists at AASA’s annual conference said.
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82% of K-12 schools recently experienced a cyber incident
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting school networks through phishing and social engineering, a cybersecurity nonprofit reported.
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Democratic AGs sue over cancellation of teacher grants
The eight-state lawsuit says the Education Department’s elimination of $600 million in grants will contribute to the teacher shortage and harm students.
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‘Stay of execution’: Where’s Trump’s order to shut down Education Department?
While an executive order didn’t come down as expected Thursday, the education community is bracing for more cuts to key department resources.
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OCR opens probe of D.C.’s special education services
The investigation will look into how the city is meeting the needs of students with disabilities, according to a Wednesday announcement.
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State proposals threaten free public education for students lacking immigration status
A bill in New Jersey takes direct aim at a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says states can’t deny school access based on a student’s immigration status.
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NEA, ACLU challenge Education Department’s DEI letter
Despite the department’s attempt to clarify the original directive, education and civil rights organizations are pushing forward with their lawsuits.
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Rise in measles has schools on alert
Researchers point to vaccine skepticism as one explanation for an increase in measles cases.
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LGBTQ+ youth face higher rates of mental health challenges in South, Midwest
A regional breakdown shows LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to struggle with mental health care access, discrimination and other challenges in these areas.
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With more students using AI, how can schools promote academic integrity?
One education expert suggests explaining how to use artificial intelligence ethically and building a “culture of integrity.”
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What schools can do to prepare students with disabilities for college success
Weaving supports across general education curriculum and working with local colleges to create workshops are key, says one expert.
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Education Department sued over cuts to teacher training grants
Three teacher preparation groups allege that the agency’s recent termination of three federal grant programs approved by Congress is unlawful.
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Where could Trump tariffs hit school budgets?
An economist says the president-elect’s proposed import taxes could drive up material costs and impact K-12 capital projects.
