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We want to hear about your school district’s rising leaders
Tell us about the standout assistant principals and district administrators who are fueling achievement, positive culture and innovation in your schools.
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Cellphone ban led to improved learning, attendance in Florida district
Suspension rates, however, spiked — particularly for Black students — in the first school year with limits in place, an Education Next paper says.
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Most districts now have 1:1 device programs. Pushback, finances could change that.
CoSN’s annual State of Ed Tech survey found 38% of ed tech leaders expect reduced funding to impact such initiatives.
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2nd Canvas data breach causes major disruptions for schools, colleges
The Instructure-owned learning management system went offline on May 7 after a threat actor once again gained unauthorized access.
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Large shares of banned books feature people of color or are nonfiction, report says
Only 10% included "on the page" sexual experiences, or what others have called "pornography," according to PEN America.
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Antisemitic incidents drop — but not at K-12 schools, says Anti-Defamation League
Incidents on college campuses, however, plummeted from 1,700 in 2024 to 583 in 2025, according to an audit report.
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Week In Review: Cyberattacks and federal allegations
We’re rounding up last week’s news, from cellphone bans to proposed restrictions on artificial intelligence companions.
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Education Department accuses LAUSD of protecting sexual predators
The agency claims a district agreement with its union allows sexual predators to be "reassigned" to other schools, but the district said that is "not true."
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9 in 10 LGBTQ+ youth say policies related to their identity have caused stress
Over half experienced bullying, making them more likely to report significantly higher rates of attempting suicide than their peers, a Trevor Project says.
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Some states reconsider private school voucher investments
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says states should focus on financially supporting public K-12 systems.
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Most English teachers assigned at least one full book in 2024-25, Rand finds
Though some 60% of teachers assigned more books than required by curricula, those serving historically marginalized students assigned fewer.
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POP QUIZTest yourself on the past week’s K-12 news
From a cybersecurity incident at an ed tech company to new Department of Justice probes into schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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School cellphone bans improve discipline over time, but academic impacts are limited, study says
A National Bureau of Economic Research paper finds such restrictions had little impact on attendance, attention and perceived online bullying.
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TrackerAs student enrollment declines, a look at public school closures
The School District of Philadelphia will begin to close 17 schools in the 2026-27 school year as part of a recently approved $3 billion facilities plan.
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Antisemitism allegations reach National Education Association
NEA discriminated against Jewish members by allowing pro-Palestinian activity that promoted "a hostile environment," a Brandeis Center complaint filed with EEOC alleges.
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Should financial literacy be factored into math curricula?
Opportunities to combine the two subjects can be found as early as elementary school, some math and financial literacy educators say.
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Schools are digging into the science of food
From health classes to indoor agricultural programs, educators are helping students forge nutritious connections in their eating habits.
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Instructure confirms cybersecurity incident
The ed tech company that operates Canvas said information impacted by the data breach includes messages, names, email addresses and student ID numbers.
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OCR resolved only 1% of cases in 2025, Sanders reports
The findings from Sen. Bernie Sanders' office come the same week Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the agency was "not processing cases as quickly as we should."
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Human-centered approach is key in classroom AI implementation
Educators must stay aware of what tech can’t replace, and what it can “erode or strengthen” based on use, an expert on equity-driven innovation says.
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Proposal to ban AI companions for minors advances in Senate
As the GUARD Act awaits floor action, other state and federal moves to limit such chatbots among children and teens are also gaining traction.
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Schools spend $4B on physical safety measures. Here’s what research says they should do instead.
The best way to keep students safe is through trusting relationships and positive school climates, says the Learning Policy Institute.
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Feds proceed with $5.6M special education spending study
The National Study of Special Education Spending will be the first comprehensive, federally supported look into IDEA funding in two decades.
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67% of high school graduates opting against college cite cost-of-living concerns, poll finds
New survey data from EAB suggests “a growing emphasis on immediate economic needs,” a report from the consultancy said.
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Philadelphia to close 17 schools as it aims to address ‘aging’ buildings
The closures approved Thursday are part of the district’s $3 billion facilities plan, which faced strong pushback from the community.
