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‘It’s cool to be in school’: Educators stress the importance of attendance
Everyone in the community plays a role in combating chronic absenteeism, participants at a White House-sponsored event said.
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4th Circuit denies Maryland parents suing over LGBTQ+ curriculum opt-outs
Judges said parents failed to show Montgomery County Public Schools likely violated their free-exercise or due process rights.
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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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Iowa law requires personalized teaching plans to boost K-6 literacy
The new legislation follows a literacy priority outlined by Gov. Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address in January.
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Schools, police tell students to cease ‘senior assassins’ game
The student-led game involves high school seniors squirting or tagging other senior classmates with water guns.
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Summer programming cuts expected despite need for expansion
Summer programs already offer less academic instruction than recommended, and the end of COVID-19 aid could impact that further.
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Deep Dive
70 years later: The story of Brown v. Board of Education in pictures
The landmark ruling spurred resistance, desegregation orders, busing and school choice. Here's a look back — and forward to where integration stands today.
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Growing up separate: Retired superintendent LaRuth Gray reflects on schooling in segregated Texas
Gray’s childhood experiences sparked a conviction that segregated schooling “does not yield a society that can be whole.”
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BY THE NUMBERS
Are schools resegregating? Data since 1991 says yes
U.S. public schools that were “intensely segregated” tripled over the last 30 years, according to the Civil Rights Project.
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Cardona: ‘Low expectations’ for Black students continue today
The heads of the U.S. Education and Justice departments acknowledged the struggle to meet Brown v. Board's promise at an anniversary event.
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Study finds uncertainty with long-term benefits of preschool
While the short-term effectiveness of pre-K is well-documented, more research is needed about successful outcomes in school and beyond, researchers say.
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Book removals land OCR complaints for Florida, Georgia districts
The complaints allege hostile environments for LGBTQ+ and students of color were created by discriminatory board member behavior.
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How can schools measure tutoring programs’ return on investment?
Accelerate research offers a new approach for comparing efficiency and cost-effectiveness of tutoring programs.
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DOE recognizes 13 school districts for efficiency, healthy school efforts
There is also a nationwide drive to boost indoor air quality and health in schools, backed by experts and data pointing to improved student performance.
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How a CISA proposal could impact K-12 cyber incident reporting
Nonprofit K12 Security Information Exchange has backed the requirement for schools to disclose cyber incidents as generally “appropriate.”
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Rapid guessing on tests increases after lunch, study finds
Grade 2-8 students showed increased disengagement when taking low-stakes tests between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., but performance levels didn't fluctuate much.
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Schools face diminished capacity to meet student mental health needs
Staffing needs and a lack of funding are making it difficult for schools to provide mental health supports, according to NCES data.
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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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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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