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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.
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Survey: Majority of parents say schools’ customer service needs improvement
During the 2021-22 school year, 87% of parents reached out to their school district more than once — with 44% reaching out at least six times.
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Ed Dept: Students show ‘significant progress’ as staffing woes continue
School leaders expect vacancies for hard-to-fill positions in 2022-23 after a school year that saw significant staff burnout.
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Groups seek more input on federal coordination for rural schools
Issues having a major impact on rural schools include transportation, teacher recruitment and retention, and Wi-Fi access.
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Deep Dive4 ways transitioning to a 4-day school week impacts districts
Moving to a shorter week offers a variety of advantages for students and educators, but it is not without challenges.
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As tech proliferates in schools, what’s the right balance?
While 79% of parents in a global survey said tech helped their children with learning, 23% of children said they felt they spent too much time with tech.
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States invest pandemic relief funds into early education workforce
Federal aid is being spent on compensation, mental health supports and professional development, an NASBE analysis shows.
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Teachers: Student monitoring tools more often flag discipline issues
While 78% of teachers say monitoring software tagged students for disciplinary action, 59% say students were disciplined as a result.
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Governors commit to computer science, but accountability questions persist
Only 51% of high schools offered computer science courses in 2021, and advocates say tracking states’ future actions can ensure access improves.
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Biden’s proposed Title IX rule almost certain to find itself in legal crosshairs
A recent federal court decision blocking Education Department guidance on the anti-discrimination law portends trouble for the administration.
