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The K12-to-college pipeline is rockier for high-poverty students
Just a quarter of graduates from high-poverty schools in 2018 earned a degree within six years, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.
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Despite more women superintendents than ever, representation still lags
It may take three more decades for men and women to reach parity, according to ILO Group.
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Oklahoma’s ‘Judeo-Christian’ social studies standards blocked
The state Supreme Court paused the curriculum Monday, hindering Superintendent Ryan Walters’ recent efforts to inject "Biblical principles" into K-12 classrooms.
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What does the MAHA strategy mean for school meals?
K-12 nutrition experts say schools will need more financial support to achieve the Trump administration’s plan to serve more whole foods.
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How to fix the stubborn decline in math achievement
States and districts need to set targets for improvement, use innovative interventions and be more transparent about student performance, CRPE said.
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Schools are getting better at navigating ransomware attacks, Sophos finds
In 2025, 67% of global lower education providers said they stopped an attack before their stolen data was encrypted, the cybersecurity company reported.
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Energy Department withdraws controversial Title IX athletics rule
The department's efforts, which could have been a trial run for other agencies to set education policy, were stymied by public opposition.
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Orange County Public Schools reassigns over 100 teachers amid enrollment dips
The large Florida district said the staffing move was a result of a sharp, unexpected student enrollment decline this school year.
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Deep DiveEducation Department terminates some grants for deafblind students
The department says the IDEA Part D grants weren't continued because they don't align with Trump administration priorities.
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Week In Review: NAEP results underwhelm again as lawmakers propose Title I cuts
We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the increasingly complex K-12 legal landscape to challenges impacting special education.
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Judges block Trump policy requiring immigration status verification for Head Start
The policy change from four agencies excluded some immigrants from accessing federal programs.
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Educators join lawsuit challenging Trump policy after ‘violent ICE enforcement’
A string of lawsuits document how immigration enforcement on school grounds or during drop-off hours impacts families.
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House panel approves 26% cut to Title I funding for FY26
The House plan would cut the overall U.S. Department of Education budget by 15% to $67 billion for fiscal year 2026.
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5 takeaways from another round of disappointing NAEP results
The 8th grade science and 12th grade math and reading results sparked concern — along with possible solutions — from assessment experts.
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DOJ to crack down on ‘rise in abusive conduct’ against parents
In a memo to U.S. attorneys and the FBI, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi cited a "disturbing trend" of silencing parents on curriculum issues.
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POP QUIZTest yourself on the past week’s K-12 news
From the latest NAEP scores to a House committee’s proposed education budget cuts, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Q&AApproaching facility management like a math teacher: Melissa Dallenbach
Breaking down problems into their component parts works whether you’re solving an algebraic equation or getting the water heater to work, says a baseball stadium operations manager.
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How to help students build metacognitive skills
Teaching these skills doesn’t require an entire day for a deep dive — it’s about making small tweaks in everyday learning, says one expert.
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OpinionFrom struggling readers to strong learners: How one district turned the page
A literacy-first mindset can turn around reading scores — and school culture, write two Indiana school administrators.
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Atlanta Public Schools rolls out scenarios for school consolidations
The district is seeking community feedback on the proposals — which could repurpose up to 17 schools — before presenting a formal recommendation.
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States struggle with increase in special education complaints
A new CADRE analysis shows increases in written state complaints and due process complaints but also high mediation agreement rates.
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Most students lack school belonging — a bullying deterrent
Bullying drops when high school students see adults treating students with respect, a behavior minority students were less likely to report.
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OpinionWhy Congress should protect smart federal supports for students with disabilities
A proposal to convert IDEA funding into block grants would drive up costs, create inefficiencies and widen disparities, two experts write.
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ACLU warns districts not to display Ten Commandments amid legal battles
Laws requiring the religious edicts to be displayed are blocked in three states, but Supreme Court precedents make their future unclear.
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FCC proposal would disconnect school bus Wi-Fi, hotspots from E-rate coverage
Schools and districts have requested millions of dollars in FY 25 for these services, which were made eligible under a Biden-era expansion.
