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TrackerWhere the 2024 presidential candidates stand on K-12 issues
From Title IX to chronic absenteeism, we examined the candidates’ campaign websites, past statements, party platforms and more.
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AI in the classroom: Striking the right balance
Can AI replace human tutors? Explore why schools are shifting back to in-person tutoring.
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College enrollment rate improved among high school class of 2022, report finds
Those graduates enrolled in college within one year at higher rates than the prior cohort, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.
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Parents push back on school cellphone bans
Some 78% of parents surveyed by the National Parents Union want their children to have cellphone access in case of an emergency.
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From districts’ use of ESSER funds to growing pushback against a state education leader, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Mental health services least accessible for students most likely to seek them
A new study finds poor mental health is linked to higher chronic absenteeism, which 14 states committed this week to reducing by 50%.
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Kindergarten readiness not impacted by high number of adverse childhood experiences
Researchers find that while academic preparedness is not correlated with severe adversity, disruptive and internalizing behaviors are.
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Teachers’ awareness of open educational resources hits 5-year high
Middle and high school teachers in particular showed higher levels of awareness than those in lower grades, according to Bay View Analytics data.
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CDC finds student e-cigarette use at lowest level in a decade
An FDA official called the decline in vaping a “monumental public health win” but noted there is still work to be done in curbing its use.
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Common App to expand direct admissions effort
The online portal will offer proactive acceptance letters from 116 colleges during the 2024-25 application cycle.
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Was ESSER funding successful? Superintendents say it’s hard to generalize
The top spending approach for the last allocation is expanded learning time, but 15% of districts say they need more time to liquidate, an AASA survey finds.
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Oklahoma lawmakers question state Superintendent Ryan Walters’ leadership
The Republican education leader is facing pushback from state officials in his own party over spending concerns and interactions with district leaders.
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Apalachee High School shooter’s father charged in connection to mass shooting
The charges against Colin Gray come as more parents are facing liability in connection with mass shootings committed by their children.
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OpinionWe’re education researchers, and we stand with the education justice movement
Community organizers, educators and families are standing up to education censorship in a variety of ways, two New York University researchers write.
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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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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.
