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    Florida school employees challenge state’s book restrictions

    The challenge comes as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks to expand curriculum restrictions.

    By March 24, 2023
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    House passes Parents Bill of Rights Act

    Democrats dubbed the bill the “Politics Over Parents Act,” calling it hurtful and burdensome, while Republicans say it would empower parents.

    By March 24, 2023
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    The K-12 Dive Outlook on 2023

    To help keep you up to speed, K-12 Dive has gathered our 2023 outlook coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends and leaders to watch in the months ahead.

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

    From a Supreme Court decision impacting education litigation to a 3-day strike canceling classes in a major district, what did you learn from our stories the week of March 20?

    By March 24, 2023
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    Ed Dept implores schools to end corporal punishment

    Nonregulatory guidance from the department calls for the banning of physical discipline and for more supportive and safe practices.

    By March 24, 2023
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    Ed Dept approves extensions for ESSER, GEER spending

    Eleven states and the District of Columbia sought to delay spending of less than 1% for the first round of ESSER and GEER funding.

    By March 23, 2023
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    USDA proposes lower threshold for schools, districts to qualify for free meals

    The proposed rule would expand access to the Community Eligibility Provision as a step toward securing universal school meals nationwide.

    By March 23, 2023
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    How is New York setting the standard for implementing student data privacy policies?

    A Future of Privacy Forum report shares how the state used its Educational Service Agency model to leverage new district regulations over student privacy.

    By March 22, 2023
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    Supreme Court rules against district in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools special ed case

    The decision means students and families will not have to exhaust the IDEA process to claim damages under ADA.

    By , Updated March 21, 2023
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    LAUSD cancels classes as employees begin 3-day strike

    Last-minute negotiations failed to ward off the strike Monday after SEIU Local 99 said the district breached a confidentiality agreement.

    By March 21, 2023
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    By The Numbers: What potential budget cuts to Ed Dept would look like

    Among House Republican leaders’ ideas to rein in the budget is a spending cap at FY22 enacted levels. That would mean $850 million less for Title I.

    By March 21, 2023
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    Higher ed organizations press for firm FAFSA release date

    Groups like NASFAA want the Education Department to commit to a date it will issue the 2024-25 FAFSA.

    By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 21, 2023
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    New Mexico terminates 1:1 online tutoring contract

    In a letter canceling its services with tutoring company Paper, the state’s Public Education Department said enrollment and student engagement did not meet expectations.

    By March 20, 2023
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    State gifted ed policies crucial to access for ELs, students with disabilities

    A co-author of a new study released by the Annenberg Institute says eliminating gifted programs isn't the “equity victory" some may assume it to be.

    By March 17, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a state takeover of a major school district to new superintendent turnover data, what did you learn from our stories the week of March 13?

    By March 17, 2023
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    LAUSD likely to cancel classes as employees set 3-day strike

    SEIU Local 99, a union representing school support staff, is calling for wage increases, more full-time work, more staffing and improved working conditions.

    By March 16, 2023
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    Gender wage gap persists for teachers, analysis finds

    An analysis by The Brookings Institution finds men make $2,200 more than women in teaching, with extra duty pay accounting for most of the disparity.

    By March 16, 2023
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    Texas Education Agency to take over Houston ISD

    The district’s board and superintendent will be replaced in a move that comes after a lengthy legal battle that began in 2019.

    By Updated March 16, 2023
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    Democrats introduce their own ‘Bill of Rights’ for public school students, parents

    The resolution is a counterproposal to recent Republican efforts, reflecting a party line division culminating from debates building in states nationwide.

    By March 15, 2023
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    4 Silicon Valley Bank collapse takeaways for public school pension funds

    While some state teacher retirement systems will be only slightly hit by the bank's collapse, the incident highlights other vulnerabilities. 

    By March 14, 2023
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    Top ed tech sites used by schools employ ‘extensive’ tracking tools

    While ed tech sites often use cookies and trackers, a small share — 7.4% — also use session recorders, according to a new study.

    By March 14, 2023
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    Half of private school voucher tax credits go to families making above $200K

    A pair of recent studies find voucher programs take taxpayer funding from public schools and fuel privatization through tax benefits used by mostly wealthy families.

    By March 14, 2023
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    Ransomware gang claims responsibility for cyberattack on Minneapolis schools

    Medusa, a ransomware group, leaked alleged sensitive student information on its website as it asked the district to pay $1 million to delete the stolen data.

    By March 13, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From the Teachers Pay Teachers acquisition to new research on lacking instructional supports, what did you learn from our stories the week of March 6?

    By March 10, 2023
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    School lunch participation leapt 51% during 2021-22

    A new FRAC report attributes the increase to now-defunct universal school meal waivers, among other things. 

    By March 10, 2023
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    More districts receiving dedicated homeless student funding, but rural areas still lag

    Advocates say expanded funding helps with increased identification and support, which remains scarce especially in rural areas.

    By March 10, 2023