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Charter school students outperform public school peers by significant margins
A Stanford University study finds charter students have an average of 16 extra days of growth in reading and 6 days in math in a school year.
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House committee condemns use of schools for migrant shelters
The resolution, approved along partisan lines, also would strip federal funding from schools that house migrants.
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6 ways schools are encouraging students to lead the way
Giving students clear pathways to provide input and feel their thoughts are valued can lead to greater educational experiences for all, experts suggest.
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Opponents of Oklahoma’s new religious charter school gear up for legal challenges
The Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board approved the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in a 3-2 vote Monday.
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Texas bill would require all schools to have armed security officers
The legislation would also require mental health training for employees who regularly interact with students.
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4 ways to brace for school safety plan leaks following a cyberattack
Among K-12 safety and cybersecurity experts’ suggestions are storing sensitive security plans separately and balancing what’s shared publicly.
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Education spared from severe cuts with signing of debt ceiling deal
Nondefense programs would see flat funding in FY 2024, and the rescission of COVID-19 funds would not apply to K-12.
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Arizona’s universal school voucher program could cost an estimated $900M
The state’s legislative budget committee is hesitant to accept the Arizona Department of Education’s estimates, as critics say the program will “bankrupt” the state.
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‘Science of reading’ gains more traction with Illinois literacy mandate
Amid growing adoption for the approach in curriculum plans nationwide, one expert advises that teachers should retain some agency in choosing resources.
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Schools tap multiple approaches to prevent fentanyl poisoning
During a joint White House and Education Department webinar, panelists discussed emergency preparedness and awareness campaigns.
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Virginia to invest $365M in school construction
The state’s board of education spread the funds across 28 school divisions and 40 projects.
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Deep Dive‘Wave’ of litigation expected as schools fight social media companies
Districts are joining a complaint against Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, but some doubt the firms can be blamed for teens’ mental health struggles.
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Texas appoints new superintendent, board for Houston ISD
The leadership change for the state’s largest district follows the announcement of a takeover in March.
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More high-poverty schools tap into federal policies to serve free meals
Community Eligibility Provision participation is at an all-time high, letting more schools serve free meals to students without requiring an application.
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Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From school districts suing social media companies to a delay on final Title IX rules, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 29?
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ACT to be piloted online starting in December
The other major college admission exam, the SAT, will be delivered digitally in the U.S. next year.
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3 strategies for infusing comedy into the classroom
Some educators have found that a little levity can help strengthen writing skills, build confidence in public speaking or just reduce testing anxiety.
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Staffed Up: 4 ways to tackle retention, recruitment challenges in early childhood education
Universal preschool and overall enrollment are gaining steam, but staffing issues persist.
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Teacher shortages likely to ease as ESSER winds down, panelist says
Teacher pay, artificial intelligence and education reform were the focus of conversations at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education.
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Ed, Justice depts say discrimination in school discipline remains ‘significant concern’
In a joint Dear Colleague letter, the agencies promised “vigorous” enforcement of Title VI in cases of racially discriminatory discipline.
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How willing are educators to carry a gun in school?
A RAND Corp. survey finds that whether teachers would choose to carry a firearm depends on location, demographics and other factors.
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ColumnLessons In Leadership: For Ohio superintendent, focus on student skills is key to broader local economy
Youngstown, Ohio, was hit hard by the decline of the local steel industry, but Justin Jennings sees part of his role as equipping students to attract new fields to the region.
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Final Title IX rules delayed to October 2023
The five-month delay changes potential implementation timelines and comes as both rules received a high volume of public comments during their review periods.
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Education faces flat funding under debt ceiling deal
The bill needs approval by the House, Senate and president before a June 5 default deadline.
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Only one-third of districts have a full-time employee dedicated to cybersecurity
For the last six years, cybersecurity has continued to be a top concern for ed tech leaders, according to a survey by the Consortium for School Networking.
