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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
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    Biden requests $90B for Education Department in FY24 budget

    High-poverty schools and special education services would receive the largest K-12 funding portions under the plan.

    By , • Updated March 9, 2023
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    House committee advances bills on parents’ rights, women’s sports

    In a marathon session, lawmakers debated parents’ roles in educational decision-making and transgender students’ participation in school athletics.

    By • March 9, 2023
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    More evidence shows teachers are increasingly exiting the classroom

    Teacher attrition is set to surpass pre-pandemic rates if the current pace continues, a new McKinsey analysis shows.

    By • March 8, 2023
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    4 ways the National Cybersecurity Strategy could shape K-12

    From increasing tech companies’ accountability to combating ransomware attacks, ed tech experts weigh the significance of the White House plan.

    By • March 8, 2023
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    Social studies instructional support remains scarce at state and local levels

    The subject lacks consistent standards, assessments and other supports when compared to other core K-12 content areas, a RAND Corp. report finds.

    By • March 7, 2023
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    Teachers of color most likely to feel brunt of seniority-based layoffs

    In 37 of 40 states, minority teachers are more likely than their White peers to be in the early stages of their career, a report by nonprofit TNTP found.

    By • Updated March 7, 2023
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    How can districts help prevent millions of children from losing Medicaid coverage?

    Much of the expected coverage loss will be due to administrative churn and impact district reimbursements, overall student health and attendance.

    By • March 6, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From principal turnover rates to a Congressional proposal for a “Parents Bill of Rights,” what did you learn from our stories the week of Feb. 27?

    By • March 3, 2023
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    How tapping into family engagement can boost literacy, math learning

    The first session of an Education Department series explored the role of parent and teacher collaboration in honing students’ skills.

    By • March 3, 2023
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    Chicago principals can unionize under newly signed law

    Recent legislation allows school leaders in the city to participate in collective bargaining, but they can’t strike.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    Top House Republicans introduce ‘Parents Bill of Rights Act’

    The bill would require districts to publicly post curricula, provide parents a list of library books, and offer two in-person parent meetings each school year.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    K-12 enrollment lagged projections by 2% in 2021, revealing college pipeline cracks

    About 833,000 fewer public school seats were filled across the country, with several traditionally underserved demographics showing notable declines.

    By Rick Seltzer • March 1, 2023