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Teachers spend about 8 hours per week on student well-being
Nearly all surveyed teachers said they provide student mental health supports, but half say this task has recently become harder, a Rand Corp. analysis says.
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Trump administration: English learner, other minority protections ‘not enforceable’
Seven federal resources are also being reviewed as a result of the Supreme Court’s 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine.
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ASBO '26School business officials share tips for navigating budget challenges
We put our coverage of ASBO’s annual conference in one place, so you can learn more about issues facing school finance leaders and their best practices.
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POP QUIZTest yourself on the past week’s K-12 news
From a new K-12 case at the Supreme Court to high schoolers’ opinions on cellphone bans, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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TrackerAs student enrollment declines, a look at public school closures
Oklahoma’s Tulsa Public Schools expects to save $11.1 million from its approved plan to close or consolidate 17 schools in the 2027-28 school year.
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPThis Las Vegas-area superintendent wants all students to graduate with ‘marketable assets’
Superintendent Jhone Ebert sees a variety of opportunities for students to gain real-world experience across the nation’s fifth-largest district.
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TrackerTracking the Supreme Court’s impact on K-12 schools
In the 2026-27 term, the court will weigh what legal standard parents must meet in order to prove a school's admissions policy was racially discriminatory.
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Tulsa Public Schools will close or consolidate 17 schools in 2027-28
The school board approved the sweeping changes after the Oklahoma district lost about a fifth of its student population in the last decade.
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Virginia’s Fairfax County Public Schools builds bridges to quantum computing
The district is installing a quantum computer at one high school that will be usable in early 2027 and has built local partnerships on curriculum.
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How Ohio plans to accelerate math for high achievers
A new state policy sets pathways for more advanced math coursework beginning in 4th grade, but some educators have concerns.
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STUDY HALLInside the science of reading approach to literacy instruction
Schools still face obstacles with the popular approach, including that implementation and teacher supports focus mainly on younger students.
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Supreme Court takes case on K-12 admissions policies
A ruling is expected to settle varying appellate decisions concerning school practices that parents consider racially discriminatory.
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Diesel price surge triggers budget workarounds, changes to bus routes
One Texas district has already spent $1.1 million of its $1.6 million fuel budget for the entire school year. Here's how it and others are coping.
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High schoolers oppose full-day cellphone bans amid safety concerns
A new report suggests policymakers should consult with students before imposing restrictions, which should have clear emergency protocols and accommodations.
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ASBO '26How an Indiana district saved $20M — and gave teachers a one-time raise
South Bend district's CFO told ASBO's annual conference how asking critical questions about outsourcing and healthcare costs led to strategic gains.
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What to do when students don’t know what they don’t know
Guiding students toward understanding the limits of their knowledge on familiar topics is a critical layer of engagement, experts say.
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ASBO '26Students vote on how to spend $25K at this New York high school
Giving students a say also offered a lesson in civics and capital project funding, one district administrator told ASBO conference attendees.
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Educators who use AI say it frees up time to interact with students
While AI has become increasingly popular among teachers, professional development over the technology's use has been less consistent.
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ASBO '26Proving academic ROI can be tough, but this Delaware district has a plan
A Christina School District leader shared how her district developed a tool to track its programs against student outcomes at ASBO’s annual conference.
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Week In Review: New York signals choice program opt-in, and ACT releases new data
We’re rounding up last week’s news, from an end to dozens of desegregation orders to strategies shared at the annual school business officials conference.
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Ohio school choice program ‘undermining’ public schools, state court rules
A three-judge panel unanimously found a voucher program’s expansion violates a state requirement for a "thorough and efficient" school system.
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Democratic lawmakers accuse Education Department of ‘frontloading’ grants
A letter from two key Senate Appropriations Committee members says the agency’s approach is making it easier to cancel funding in future years.
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ASBO '262 ways a Michigan district builds unity during the budgeting process
Activities that break silos, build understanding and explore hypotheticals are key, two district leaders told attendees at ASBO’s annual conference.
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Ending E-rate would deal financial blow to schools, district leaders say
As the Federal Communications Commission ponders the program's future, commenters weighed in on both sides of the issue.
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POP QUIZTest yourself on the past week’s K-12 news
From the end of desegregation orders to new ACT data, what did you learn from our recent stories?
