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Leaders in conservative states advise districts to disregard new Title IX rule
The U.S. Department of Education warns that schools must comply with the regulations to receive federal funds.
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17 states sue to block EEOC pregnancy accommodation rule
The rule, which takes effect June 18, has major implications for the overwhelmingly female teaching workforce.
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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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Title IX final rule draws vociferous challenges and support
Opponents say the rule’s LGBTQ+ protections violate Title IX itself and expect the regulations to hit roadblocks in the courts.
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3 strategies to help students learn to respectfully disagree
Learning to thoughtfully navigate difficult conversations can better prepare students to think critically and engage with the community at large.
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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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School facilities drive Mississippi COVID spending
About 40% of Mississippi districts' ARP spending so far has been targeted for HVAC, maintenance, construction and other building needs, a FutureEd report says.
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Opinion
IDEA reauthorization: The risk from failing to act
An education attorney writes that a generation of students with disabilities could be left behind if Congress doesn't update the legislation.
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What a TikTok ban could mean for schools
President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan sell-or-ban measure Wednesday that threatens the popular app's use in the U.S.
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USDA issues final rule on updated school meal nutrition standards
Under the new standards, schools will be required to limit added sugars and reduce sodium in breakfast and lunch menus by fall 2027.
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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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Tennessee lawmakers approve concealed handguns for teachers
The state’s first move to arm non-law enforcement school staff comes a little over a year after six students and staff members were killed at The Covenant School.
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POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From preschool enrollment changes to finalized Title IX regulations, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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DOL will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.
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Percentage of students with autism on the rise
About 13% of students with disabilities participating in special education services in 2022-23 had autism. That’s an increase from 5% in 2008-09.
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Scott requests hearing on segregation prior to Brown v. Board 70th anniversary
The congressman says resistance to the landmark Supreme Court ruling has “slowed the efforts to eradicate decades of legal segregation.”
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Universal school meal policies may help reduce childhood obesity
A recent University of Washington study adds to a growing body of research that finds benefits for serving free meals to all students.
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Preschool enrollment, state spending hit record highs
Preschool participation grew 7% in 2022-23 year over year, with percentages of enrolled 3-and 4-year-olds at all-time highs.
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A look at 13 years of Title IX policy in public schools
With the release of the Biden administration’s new rule governing the federal sex discrimination law, we look back at major events in recent Title IX history.
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Final Title IX rule enshrines protections for LGBTQI+ students
The Education Department's long-awaited regulations also provide protections for pregnant students and employees.
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Opinion
How a New Jersey charter is prioritizing literacy to close opportunity gaps
A school leader writes that declines in reading and writing stand to have the greatest impact on historically marginalized populations.
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Student challenges outside the classroom pose biggest obstacle for educators worldwide
In the U.S., pre-K-12 teachers say managing students' behaviors and mental health needs are their largest hurdles.
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House members, witnesses agree time is ripe to pass federal data privacy laws
Proposals to improve children’s online data privacy were a big focus during a House subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.
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Number of book bans rose sharply in fall 2023
PEN America says there were 4,349 bans in fall 2023, compared to 1,841 in spring 2023.
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ACT partners with private equity firm, will transition to for-profit
The corporate structure change won't affect the price of the ACT test or students' experiences with it, the organization said.