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Food insecurity among children rises for 2nd year
Annual USDA data shows the proportion of children who were food insecure slightly increased from 8.8% to 8.9% between 2022 and 2023.
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How movement can enhance learning
Finding ways to get students active can be particularly helpful in making elementary literacy content more memorable, says one expert.
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States get low marks for school performance data access, transparency
User-friendly online information about COVID-19 academic recovery could help educators and parents pinpoint solutions, a CRPE report says.
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4 dead, 9 injured after mass shooting at Georgia’s Apalachee High School
Two teachers and two students were killed, and a 14-year-old high school student is in custody, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.
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FCC announces application window for $200M cybersecurity pilot
The commission encouraged schools to apply early for the funds, which will range from $15,000 to $1.5 million based on a per-student formula.
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Michigan accuses OCR of ‘legal gymnastics’ in Section 504 proceeding
The state injects the Loper decision in its latest filing, saying OCR is relying on "dated and unpersuasive precedent" to make its case.
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From chronic absenteeism strategies to a growing number of ransomware incidents impacting education, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Americans’ satisfaction with K-12 education rises from record low
A 55% majority still report they are dissatisfied with the quality of schools this year, recent Gallup polling shows.
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Are chronic absenteeism interventions working?
An analysis from Rand and CRPE estimates 19% — or 9.4 million students — were chronically absent during the 2023-24 school year.
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Publishing giants challenge book removals in Florida schools
A lawsuit alleges state law is leading to books that aren’t obscene being removed under the guise of “pornography,” violating the First Amendment.
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little signs executive order challenging Title IX final rule
The order stands out from other approaches to derail the rule’s implementation, such as recent lawsuits and directives by state education leaders.
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How can educators link esports to classroom learning?
Amid competitive gaming’s rise in popularity, teachers are seeking to engage students’ enthusiasm through links to STEM and specialized courses.
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPHow a Pennsylvania superintendent factors community into innovation
For Matthew Friedman, prioritizing consistent communication is key to ensuring Quakertown Community School District can embrace future-ready learning.
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Schools, colleges faced record-breaking year of ransomware attacks in 2023
There were 121 incidents found last year alone, according to an analysis by Comparitech, but researchers noted their findings “only scratch the surface.”
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Kentucky middle school targets learning loss and trauma through aviation camp
Students visited an airport, explored a hot air balloon and launched rockets during the camp supported by a Louisville-based nonprofit.
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Dual language immersion programs associated with more reading growth for ELs
Schools that lack such programs, don’t offer meetings with English learner families, and are overcrowded were associated with worse performance.
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Teachers need resources for reading instruction, especially in older grades
Grade 3-8 teachers say nearly half of students always or nearly always have difficulty reading, according to a Rand Corporation report.
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Deep DiveSchools prepare for a post-ESSER reality
Education finance and policy experts say that although severe, widespread fiscal cliffs are unlikely, student needs continue.
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Some school districts are still hesitant to put out AI guidance
A Digital Promise survey shows only 25% of districts have released AI guidance. One California district leader shares why he’s reluctant to do so.
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Florida education department, teachers union spar over teacher vacancy figures
While there’s disagreement over statewide teacher vacancy data, one policy expert explains how it can be an unreliable measurement.
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STAFFED UPCan AI ease teacher workload as a recruitment, retention strategy?
K-12 leaders and experts weigh in on whether AI tools have the potential to make teachers’ jobs more manageable and if that can ease staffing challenges.
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Jury finds parents of Sante Fe High School shooter not liable
The negligence and wrongful death lawsuit comes amid other cases that have sought to hold parents of shooters responsible following mass shootings.
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OpinionThe key to reengaging students? Focus on content and durable skills
North Carolina’s state superintendent details how her state addressed a need to develop skills beyond traditional “technical” skills and academic knowledge.
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11th Circuit deals another blow to Education Department’s Title IX rule
The latest order means states suing the agency have shown “a substantial likelihood” they will successfully argue the case.
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Bills allowing chaplains in public schools gain steam
At least 30 bills introduced in 16 states since 2023 have proposed placing chaplains in schools as volunteers or employees.
