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POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From three Democrat leaders’ letter to the Education Department to new research on districts’ summer learning plans, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Opinion
For the DCPS Reading Clinic, every month is National Reading Month
The DC Reading Clinic has already provided quality structured literacy to over 500 teachers and more trainings are planned, writes Chancellor Lewis Ferebee.
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How does gender impact teens’ academic experience?
A newly released Pew Research survey finds teen girls and boys in the U.S. face different pressures at school but have similar postsecondary goals.
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A real gem: This New York high school’s CTE program introduces students to the jewelry business
The Future Jewelers Academy connects students with industry leaders — a crucial aspect of successful career education courses, say experts.
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How teachers can inspire students to read novels
Experts say reading novels develops important empathy and fluency skills that students need to navigate the world around them.
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Deep Dive
What will NCES layoffs mean for the Nation’s Report Card?
The U.S. Department of Education claims mandated tests like NAEP won’t be impacted, but laid-off employees beg to differ.
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Judge blocks cuts to Education Department teacher training grants
The agency must also reinstate canceled grants to the members of AACTE and two other educator preparation groups that sued.
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Wyoming’s anti-DEI law is ‘a tool for censorship,’ free speech group says
PEN America lambasted the Republican-led legislature for interfering in instruction and taking a “battering ram” to the state’s education system.
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Democrats demand details on Education Department layoffs
The cuts could hinder the agency’s ability to uphold its duties under key federal laws, according to the letter from three congressional leaders.
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CEC 2025
How Washington state is reducing restraint and seclusion in schools
The state is focusing on behavioral supports and addressing disparities within these practices, speakers at the Council for Exceptional Children convention said.
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More than 8 in 10 districts to keep or expand summer learning
Nearly 75% of superintendents say honing academic skills is the most important benefit of summer programming, according to a Gallup poll.
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AASA '25
How challenges, experiences shape superintendents of color
Identity, allies and community engagement all play key roles in success and longevity for these education leaders.
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School choice, waning voter support weigh on public schools post-COVID
A new Moody’s report highlights a surge in private school choice programs alongside a drop in approval for school tax measures in several states.
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CEC 2025
How to help students overcome ‘learned helplessness’
Encouraging autonomy and celebrating small wins builds self-confidence in students, speakers at the Council for Exceptional Children conference said.
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Trump administration silent on Muslim students’ civil rights
While this Education Department has taken strong action on antisemitism, its directives to date have not mentioned Islamophobia.
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CEC 2025
3 ways to break down silos between general and special education
Authentic collaborations in schools can give educators confidence and improve student outcomes, says an instructional coach.
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Half of OCR eliminated after Trump Education Department layoffs
The shuttering of seven civil rights enforcement offices means thousands of cases impacting schools in half the nation are up in the air.
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HVAC improvements shown to improve student outcomes
Metrics on absenteeism, suspension rates and math scores grew more positive as upgrades or replacements were made, a study finds.
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POP QUIZ
Test 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 '25
AASA 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.