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  Experiential learning can help shrink early disparities in science and math

  These activities anchor more meaning to science and math curriculum for young students, and may help close gaps in the subjects early.

  Curriculum

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  Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

  From new K-12 cybersecurity guidance to an expansive preschool initiative in Hawaii, what did you learn from this week's stories?

  Leadership

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  Florida district to launch teacher-driven classroom tutoring support

  The program will let teachers schedule online tutors to work synchronously with individual students on specific skills during class.

  Curriculum

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  Cardona urges education community to ‘raise the bar’ on student achievement

  Expanding career pathways, celebrating multilingualism and supporting student well-being were focal areas in the U.S. education secretary's speech.

  Leadership

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  Staffed Up: Higher ed partnerships shine light on school mental health workforce solutions

  Mental health professionals stress the need to invest in innovative programs to help recruit and retain school counselors, psychologists and social workers.

  Staffed Up

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  Los Angeles school system shifts timeline of ransomware attack

  Post-breach investigations are complex. The timeline and scope of damage inflicted often change as investigations unfold.

  Technology

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  Texas lawmaker seeks compensation for victims of Uvalde, other shootings

  Two bills introduced Tuesday would require payments for school shooting victims and hold law enforcement liable for inaction.

  Policy & Legal

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  K-12 opportunity gaps fuel college-going disparities

  The Brookings Institution found that comparing similarly prepared students shrunk racial, gender and socioeconomic divides in college enrollment. 

  Curriculum

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  New Mexico bill would hold schools accountable for ventilation improvements

  The bill would require schools to test their ventilation systems at least every five years, and make recommended changes by a certified technician.

  Policy & Legal

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  Florida says rejected AP African American Studies course ‘lacks educational value’

  The state’s education department and governor defended the department’s decision to reject the course, which they said violated Florida’s anti-CRT law.

  Updated Jan. 25, 2023

  Curriculum

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  K-12 teacher shortages among state higher ed leaders’ top concerns

  Teaching was hit hard by worker shortages during the pandemic, and about 95% of surveyed higher ed leaders called the issue important or very important.

  Leadership

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  How states are trying to solve the special educator shortage crisis

  A ‘crisis of epic proportions’ is leading to innovative practices and stronger collaborations, but many challenges remain.

  Leadership

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  Required Florida training tells educators to ‘err on the side of caution’ for library materials

  The training also makes clear that teachers violating the restrictions could face a felony charge, which can result in up to 5 years in prison.

  Curriculum

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  Teachers prefer these 3 practices for encouraging student engagement

  A survey by GoGuardian and USC Rossier found a large portion of teachers rarely or never used control, busywork or emphasis on grades.

  School Models

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  Baron Davis resigns as superintendent of South Carolina’s Richland School District Two

  The popular leader’s departure followed a six-hour closed-door school board meeting and comes amid a state report highlighting, among other things, trustees’ behavior.

  Leadership

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  SCOTUS hears case that could change IDEA dispute resolution

  The case could result in barriers for school districts seeking to resolve IDEA claims, one legal expert said. 

  Policy & Legal

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  5 principals to watch in 2023

  Commitments to school culture and inclusivity, community partnerships, and support for at-risk students set these school leaders apart.

  Leadership

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  Asking good questions is central to strong civics education

  Open-ended, meaningful questions are the difference between challenging students to think deeply or having them learn simple trivia, one educator said.

  Curriculum

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  Ed Department webinar shares risks, solutions for teen fentanyl use

  Increased knowledge about the dangers of illicit fentanyl is what students, families and educators need the most, panelists say.

  Leadership

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  Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

  From charter school funding to Supreme Court arguments in a significant case, what did you learn from this week's stories?

  Policy & Legal

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  How can schools foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students?

  Two educators shared their lessons learned in helping middle and high schoolers gain skills in areas like problem solving, teamwork and resilience.

  School Models

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  Texas court allows state to move forward with Houston ISD takeover

  The case’s development comes three years after the state informed Houston ISD of a takeover, which the district challenged in court.

  Leadership

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  Survey: More than half of parents considering new schools for their children

  The National School Choice Awareness Foundation poll’s findings come as public school enrollment is projected to fall by 4% within a decade.

  Policy & Legal

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  Charter school funding remains steady for second year under Biden

  The flat federal appropriations answer a long-standing question on what the administration's footprint would mean for the movement.

  School Models

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  Should students have to change clothes for PE class?

  Some schools are maintaining relaxed pandemic-era physical education dress codes, while others are sticking with policies requiring PE uniforms.

  School Models

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