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4 more states move to restrict curriculum in 2024
Though nearly half of states have such laws or policies on the books, the number of proposals declined compared to past years.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From new CDC data to the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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TrendlineEquity in Education
From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.
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CDC finds about 3% of high school students are transgender
Transgender students also had higher rates of bullying and poor mental health, according to the first national data released by the CDC.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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EPA final rule will require replacement of lead pipes delivering water to schools within next decade
Lead exposure in young children can have long-term negative effects including academic and behavioral challenges.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Petition to establish nation’s first religious charter school reaches Supreme Court
Oklahoma's St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School was set to open for 2024-25, but its launch was blocked by the state’s highest court.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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What K-12 should know as SCOTUS begins October 2024 term
Supreme Court decisions have significantly altered the education landscape in recent years, though its docket is lighter on K-12 issues this term.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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ESSER expiration prompts ‘walk-in’ protests at Chicago schools even as board promises no closures
The union-backed demonstrations at nearly 200 schools came amid a push from city hall for new leadership in the nation’s third-largest district.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a potential major school food service acquisition to an executive order impacting schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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These 6 steps are key for responding to anonymous school threats
Recent guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency aims to help schools bolster their strategies as threats persist.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Are preschoolers getting enough outdoor time?
A NIEER policy brief shows most state preschool programs don’t require outdoor time, but some have model programs to expose children to nature.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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ASBO ‘24: School business officials tackle tough issues
K-12 finance pros and district leaders shared strategies for handling school crises, using AI, managing workers’ comp and addressing special ed costs.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Sodexo mulls acquisition of food service competitor Aramark
The potential deal involves two major players in the school food service management business.
By Joe Burns , Anna Merod • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2025
Major issues on the agenda include school leadership best practices, ed tech innovations, cybersecurity, the always-changing policy landscape and more.
By K-12 Dive staff • Updated Jan. 30, 2025 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPFor Houston superintendent, there’s nothing piecemeal about school turnarounds
Appointed to lead Texas’ largest district during a state takeover last year, Mike Miles is embracing a model of wholescale systemic change.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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With ESSER expiration, COVID-19 spending prepares for finale
Today is the American Rescue Plan's obligation deadline, but spending continues through Jan. 28, 2025 — or longer for localities with an extension.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Education Department begins resolving discrimination cases related to Israel-Hamas war
The federal agency received an influx of Title VI complaints following Oct. 7. It has resolved four so far with many more waiting to be addressed.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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STAFFED UPWhere does teacher diversity stand?
With students of color comprising 52% of public school enrollment in 2022-23, new data illustrates the extent to which the “representation gap” persists.
By Anna Merod • Updated Sept. 27, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From one strategy to handle rising special education costs to the number of teachers impacted by gun violence, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Biden administration issues executive order to improve active shooter drills
The order calls for federal agencies to help schools more effectively prepare for active shooter drills while preventing or minimizing potential trauma.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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ASBO '24A lethal tornado struck. How did the district respond and recover?
Moore Public Schools administrators share lessons learned from that tragic day when seven students were killed in Oklahoma.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Schools lack supports for victims of sexually explicit deepfake and real images
Only 36% of teachers say their school has a fair process that adequately helps victims of deepfake "non-consensual intimate imagery," a CDT report found.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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ASBO '24How AI could benefit school business officials
From grant applications to budget narratives, administrators are cautiously digging into ways artificial intelligence can streamline daily operations.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Scathing GAO reports blame Education Department leaders for FAFSA mess
A monthslong investigation found the department failed to properly oversee vendors and communicate with colleges and students.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Districts balk at 2024 Title IX rule amid legal turmoil
The regulation’s complicated implementation has led some districts, even where the rule is legally in effect, to forego compliance.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Black girls face disproportionate discipline rates in every state
A Government Accountability Office report finds colorism, gender stereotypes and biased views of Black girls contribute to the disparities.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 23, 2024
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