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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a Title IX regulation proposal to an analysis of how immigration raids impact school attendance, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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How immigration raids impacted school attendance in 5 California districts
A Stanford analysis of schools in California’s Central Valley found a 22% rise in student absences it attributed to an increase in local immigration enforcement.
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Majority of high schoolers say they don’t feel prepared for post-graduation
In a survey, about half of students said they’ve never had a job or internship, and more than a third said they’ve never gone for a college visit.
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Why did the Energy Department issue a Title IX rule?
The proposed athletics rule would rescind a prior requirement on coed sports tryouts — but only for schools receiving Energy Department grants.
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Teacher pension debt spurs ‘hidden’ cuts for schools, survey says
Since 2001, pension costs have ballooned 220% while K-12 budgets have risen just 33%.
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States balance supports and discipline to address troubling student behaviors
A host of proposals and new laws aim to allow or ban corporal punishment, remove violent students from classrooms, and restrict preschool suspensions.
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Debate intensifies over national school choice proposal
Those denouncing the plan say it would harm public schools. Proponents contend it would help more students thrive through educational opportunities.
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1 in 3 Americans recommend trade school for high school graduates
“The time has come to radically rethink how we’re preparing America’s future workforce,” the American Staffing Association’s CEO said.
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Unanimous SCOTUS ruling raises schools’ liability in disability cases
The decision in favor of a student with epilepsy overturns a higher burden of proof for students and families in disability disputes.
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California ed chief tells Trump: ‘Keep your hands off our kids’
Incidents including a flash-bang grenade-induced lockdown and a 4th grader's removal to Texas have the state's schools on high alert.
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Over 1,200 California K-12 staff laid off so far before the new school year
The sweeping layoffs were reported by the California Teachers Association and come as districts statewide face budget challenges and declining enrollment.
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For more consumers, back-to-school shopping starts now
Many parents consider this year to be “financially challenging” or “stressful,” in part due to price hikes, according to a survey.
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Want greater Algebra I success? Supplement foundational skills
Identifying students’ existing skills and tailoring support for both grade-level and prior skills is crucial for effective interventions, a new study says.
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Florida law will require K-12 schools to teach disability history
While it's a step toward inclusion and awareness, one expert says, educators should be mindful of language in the bill that might leave some topics out.
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California sues Justice Department over threats on transgender sports policy
The federal agency warned some school districts last week that they faced "legal liability" if they followed California law.
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House lawmakers find consensus on benefits of school cellphone bans
State and district policies have led to lower student discipline rates, better teacher retention and more effective instructional time, witnesses told a subcommittee.
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Former school district facilities chief directed $2M in HVAC work to shell company, DA alleges
The former Lawrence Union Free School District facilities director resigned after reportedly steering money to himself with the help of an accomplice.
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BY THE NUMBERSChildren’s well-being shows both progress and setbacks, Kids Count finds
The annual Annie E. Casey Foundation report found higher graduation rates and lower childhood poverty. However, more teens are not in school or working.
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OpinionHow to turn hope into action for student success
An Illinois superintendent shares how she uses a strategic system built on habits, optimism, passion and excellence.
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Tell us about your school district’s rising leaders
We want to hear about the leaders driving innovation in your schools for our fifth annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.
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Elementary school bocce team wins more than medals in Special Olympics competition
Students with and without disabilities from Washington, D.C.’s Barnard Elementary School gained skills in acceptance, inclusion and teamwork.
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Trump administration appeals pause on Education Department cuts to SCOTUS
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court that efforts to reduce the agency's workforce must stop while the dispute works its way through the courts.
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Virginia enacts ban on school cellphone use, limits on social media
In Florida, a similar, stricter law banning social media use for children under 14 years old hit a roadblock in district court.
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3 takeaways from OCR nominee’s Senate confirmation hearing
Kimberly Richey, who served as acting head of the Office for Civil Rights in the first Trump administration, addressed questions on higher caseloads, Title IX and more.
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Trump pause on visa appointments worries districts relying on foreign teachers
Though the disruption is expected to be temporary, one rural leader fears it will delay her new hires from arriving in the U.S. in time for the new school year.
