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Network helping states explore registered teacher apprenticeships
A National Center for Grow Your Own initiative is connecting states interested in using an apprenticeship model to combat teacher shortages.
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Sponsored by Pearson AssessmentsIs universal screening the secret to a more successful school year? 3 steps to implementation.
Learn more about the advantages and considerations that can support the smooth implementation of universal screenings.
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Support for arming teachers remains steady in wake of mass shootings
The percentage of the general public and public school parents supporting armed teachers has not significantly increased in the past few years.
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OpinionHow learning loss is framed shapes how it’s addressed
An education nonprofit leader details three ways to approach and address pandemic-driven gaps in learning — and why the language used matters.
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CDC eases quarantine, test-to-stay guidance for schools
Additionally, the agency now only recommends masking in communities with high levels of COVID-19 spread.
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Educators report rampant political harassment in last school year
The RAND Corp. found 37% of teachers said they faced harassment over COVID-19 safety measures or teachings on race, racism or bias.
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Los Angeles prohibits homeless encampments near schools
The controversy mirrors many that have cropped up around the nation over school safety concerns versus rights of people facing homelessness.
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Districts face mask litigation despite drop in requirements
Lawsuits in states like Montana and Iowa come despite a significant decrease in districts requiring masks since the start of the 2021-22 school year.
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How schools can help learners build social, academic networks
Relationship mapping allows students to find trusted and diverse personal sources of social and academic support.
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Number of districts receiving homeless student funding balloons sixfold
A SchoolHouse Connection report shows pandemic aid led to a 611% overall increase in the number of districts receiving dedicated funding.
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Parents encouraged to talk to schools about students’ math progress
In addition to at-home activities, recommendations include asking about the school's math curriculum and tutoring offerings.
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As Texas revises social studies curriculum, residents call for more civics and new courses
The curriculum review follows passage of a law that delineates how topics like race and racism can be addressed in classrooms.
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Ed Dept’s new charter rule challenged in Michigan lawsuit
The lawsuit challenges the department’s plans for distributing charter funds, as well as its authority to create the grant rule in the first place.
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Higher NY high school graduation rate attributed to relaxed standards during pandemic
The New York Equity Coalition found 70.9% of the class of 2021 received exemption from at least one graduation requirement.
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New Jersey schools must have threat assessment teams under new state law
Other states and districts are also looking to improve school threat assessment procedures in efforts to prevent violence by students.
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Education sector contributes to computer sales dip in Q2
Chromebooks were particularly affected by lower education sales, with annual growth dropping 57.4% year over year.
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Efforts growing to help schools serve plant-based meals
California recently approved a one-time fund of $100 million to help districts provide plant-based or restricted diet meals.
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5 ways schools can respond to student anxiety
Taking preventative measures, acknowledging a student's reaction to fears, and teaching coping skills are important pre-referral steps, experts said.
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COVID-19 learning lags could reverse narrowed achievement gap
Data shows the achievement gap nearly halved over 50 years for marginalized students, but aggressive interventions may be needed to maintain progress.
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Alabama district among first probed under LGBTQ Title IX guidance
The case comes after the release of the Biden administration's interpretation of protections for LGBTQ students under the federal civil rights law.
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Oklahoma invests $5M in online math tutoring program
The initiative will pay college students $25 per hour in an effort to ease recruitment and retention concerns.
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Hawaii finds poor air quality in 10% of classrooms
Additionally, the state’s education department identified 73 rooms across seven schools with high levels of carbon dioxide.
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Meet 2 professors studying the faculty who teach critical race theory where it’s under fire
Kaleb Briscoe and Veronica Jones Baldwin are also examining legislation targeting the academic construct that's become a political flashpoint.
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Unstructured, longer play time called key to early learning
Children learn valuable skills through play that contribute to pre-reading and math development, play advocates said.
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California plans to double school counselors amid shortage
The increase would come at a time when mental health is considered fragile among the nation's youth.
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5 best practices as schools brace for monkeypox
School public health and communication experts say engaging the community, working to reduce stigma and having protocols ready are key.
Updated Aug. 5, 2022
