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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.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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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.

    By Ed Finkel • Sept. 10, 2025
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    STEM

    From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Approaching 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.

    By Robert Freedman • Sept. 10, 2025
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    From 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.

    By Greg Mikulich and Jim Condon • Sept. 10, 2025
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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.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Week In Review: Budgets, vaccines and air quality proposals in the spotlight

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from private school choice participation to district insolvency.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    What can educators do to elevate student voice?

    Teacher educators share how instructors can give students greater opportunities for classroom leadership and self-directed learning.

    By Ed Finkel • Sept. 3, 2025
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    How schools can take data analysis beyond the math classroom

    Data skills are crucial in academic and workforce environments, which is why they should be fostered across all subjects, one expert said.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Sept. 3, 2025
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    Week In Review: Challenges abound as a new school year begins

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from chronic absenteeism progress to severe weather’s impact on schools.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    These 4 trends are shaping the 2025-26 school year

    From enrollment to AI, education leaders face a variety of obstacles and opportunities as students return to classrooms.

    By , , , • Aug. 28, 2025
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    How can schools launch sustainable drone programs?

    Connecting drone usage to real-world scenarios and making curricula engaging beyond the first year are key, experts say.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Advanced manufacturing expansion opens CTE opportunities for rural schools

    Industry partnerships and career education are crucial to prepare rural students for work in this growing field, a recent report says.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Week In Review: OCR staffers to return amid changing Title IX enforcement

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from music education’s impact on literacy to the latest Education Department changes.

    By • Aug. 25, 2025
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    3 questions for K-12 leaders to consider amid the AI tutoring boom

    While artificial intelligence tutors appear to gain traction in schools, little research exists on the efficacy of these tools for students.

    By • Aug. 25, 2025
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    Education Department rescinds EL equal access guidance

    The guidance helped districts and states serve English learners, but isn’t aligned with Trump administration priorities, a department spokesperson said.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Video games can foster student engagement in the classroom

    Game-based learning can provide additional inroads for building skills such as narrative storytelling, says Purdue University’s William Watson.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Where do states stand on college and career readiness metrics?

    While most states have adopted at least one indicator in their accountability systems, there’s no uniform approach, an All4Ed report found.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Building future-ready students: Embracing AI, adaptability and innovation in education

    Prepare students for the evolving technological landscape and build future-ready skills.

    By Rachelle Dené Poth • Aug. 18, 2025
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    Week In Review: Enrollment dips, immigration enforcement weigh on schools

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from renewed mascot debates to court battles impacting schools.

    By • Aug. 18, 2025
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From a district considering school consolidations to the impacts of Trump’s immigration policies on students, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Aug. 15, 2025
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    How music education can help improve literacy

    Music education’s benefits for student literacy and development are particularly important in the early grades, experts say.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Middle school students need strong, tailored reading instruction, NWEA says

    High-quality assessments and flexible scheduling are among factors that could help boost literacy skills for middle schoolers, according to a new report.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Week In Review: Enrollment concerns weigh on districts and Houston makes progress

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from school choice in special education to Atlanta’s plans to address empty seats.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
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    UNITED ‘25: Principals explore solutions to pressing K-12 challenges

    School principals gathered in Seattle in July to address a wide range of issues including chronic absenteeism and school safety.

    By • Aug. 8, 2025
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    How a summer camp exposes both students and teachers to quantum physics

    The Quantum For All pilot combines professional learning and direct practice to close knowledge gaps and expand STEM opportunities.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Aug. 6, 2025