The Latest
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Debate and argument can strengthen science learning
All ideas in science require supporting arguments and evidence, says a Stanford science education professor.
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West Virginia declares state of emergency amid FAFSA rollout challenges
Completion rates for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid have declined nearly 40% in the state.
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We want to hear about your school district’s rising leaders
Tell us about the innovative leaders in your schools for our fourth annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.
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GOP lawmakers call for staff, teacher firings in antisemitic incidents
School leaders detailed the steps they’re taking in response to Republicans’ claims that they aren’t doing enough to confront faith-based hate.
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When are students ready for Algebra I?
NWEA recommends schools use assessment outcomes data and guidance for staff to help determine benchmarks for course readiness.
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How schools can vet AI tools to protect student data
Guidance released by the Future of Privacy Forum clarifies best practices for districts looking to implement the emerging technology.
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Cardona pushes for more OCR funding given increased caseload
The Education Department is seeking a 16% increase in funding to allow the Office for Civil Rights to add more staff and more quickly resolve complaints.
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POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From anticipated trends in after-school programming to federal investments in FAFSA outreach efforts, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Initiative launched to improve ed tech cybersecurity
The Partnership for Advancing Cybersecurity in Education aims to unite ed tech vendors and cybersecurity professionals to address K-12 cyber threats.
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Public school spending rose, while revenues fell during pandemic
Annual spending for public schools increased nearly 2% in 2021-22, while state and local revenues took a hit around the same time, NCES found.
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Education Department boosts FAFSA outreach efforts to close completion gap
The agency announced a $50 million effort to provide more support to students and families in light of the botched rollout of the new form.
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School districts’ gifted student support, identification ‘mediocre at best’
A Fordham Institute study finds that universal screening is on the rise, but programs remain limited in scope and with questionable content value.
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How can schools prepare for ADA digital accessibility requirements?
A new U.S. Department of Justice rule aims to ensure that state and local government web content and mobile apps are accessible for people with disabilities.
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After-school programs expect to scale down with pandemic aid ending
Providers are preparing to reduce program size and services — and worry that students needing support will be unable to access it, a new survey finds.
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Ed tech venture funding hit lowest point in a decade in Q1 2024
Ed tech venture funding in 2023 reached just $2.97 billion, down 86% from 2021’s all-time high of $20.8 billion, according to a HolonIQ analysis.
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Net neutrality is back. What does that mean for schools?
The FCC restored a national standard that prevents providers from creating “pay-to-play internet fast lanes,” which could help ease the digital divide.
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6 questions to advance media literacy, digital citizenship
Lacking a comprehensive national media literacy framework, schools can draw on several state and association models, NASBE said.
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Cybersecurity improvements a priority for majority of school districts
The percentage of districts using two-factor authentication jumped from 40% to 72% between 2022 and 2024, according to a CoSN survey.
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Title IX lawsuits escalate: 15 states now suing
A flurry of lawsuits this week claim the Department of Education overstepped its authority when it finalized a Title IX rule including LGTBQ+ protections.
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STAFFED UP
A Missouri registered apprenticeship program helps fill special education teaching vacancies
Half the state’s special educators still lack proper certifications, but Missouri State’s Pathways for Paraprofessionals Program is showing signs of success.
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Majority of LGBTQ+ students’ mental health impacted by recent policies
Some 84% of LGBTQ+ youth report wanting mental health care, but half said they couldn’t access it, The Trevor Project’s annual report shows.
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Just 18% of teachers report using AI in the classroom
Instructional use of the tech in learning remains fairly uncommon, with only an additional 15% of teachers saying they’ve tried to do so, a new study finds.
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
How student voice informs change in a California district
The rollout process for a district graduate profile led Santa Ana Superintendent Jerry Almendarez to implement ongoing student input sessions.
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FAFSA, college protests dominate hearing on proposed FY25 education budget
"We're doing everything everyday to make it right," U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona told senators of complications with the new FAFSA.
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New Title IX rule faces first lawsuits
Conservative leaders in five states are making good on their promises to challenge new protections for LGBTQ+ students.