Texas lawmakers propose paying teachers to carry weapons

A bill advancing in the state would provide teachers up to $25,000 if they carry firearms, and would also include training on mental healthcare for students.

By Naaz Modan • April 28, 2023

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

From the potential impacts of the House GOP’s budget proposal to new teacher salary research, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 24?

By Anna Merod • April 28, 2023

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English Learners

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.

By K-12 Dive staff

Staffed Up: How would an affirmative action repeal impact teacher diversity?

The lack of teachers of color in K-12 schools may worsen if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down race-conscious admission practices, higher ed experts fear.

By Anna Merod • April 28, 2023

Weingarten: AFT had no undue influence on CDC school reopening guidance

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten told a House subcommittee that safely reopening during COVID-19 was always a goal.

By Anna Merod • April 27, 2023

Supreme Court to hear case on school board members’ social media use

Justices will weigh whether board members violated parents' rights by blocking them on personal accounts in a case that comes amid heightened division.

By Naaz Modan • April 27, 2023

Virginia adopts new history standards amid anti-CRT push

Though the state reviews standards at least every seven years, the most recent updates garnered pushback due to policies banning “divisive concepts.” 

By Naaz Modan • April 26, 2023

Ed Dept revives systemic racial discrimination reviews of school districts

Districts are being evaluated for their policies’ disparate impact on students under the Biden administration, a departure from Trump-era processes.

By Naaz Modan • Updated May 1, 2023

3 takeaways from the Perez special education case

Lessons learned from the unanimous Supreme Court decision include the need to stay informed on differences between Section 504 and IDEA.

By Kara Arundel • April 26, 2023

Top Ed Department officials slam budget cuts in Republican debt ceiling proposal

The spending plan would slash $850 million from Title I grants and $3.1 billion from state grants for IDEA.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf , Naaz Modan • April 25, 2023

College Board to make more changes in African American Studies course

The additional changes come after a months-long controversy over previous changes made amid state laws restricting curriculum around race and ethnicity.

By Naaz Modan • April 25, 2023

Average public school teacher salary rose 2% in 2021-22

When adjusted for inflation, the average teacher salary actually dropped in the past decade by an estimated 6.4%, according to an NEA report.

By Anna Merod • April 25, 2023

Wealthier students, those at private schools list more extracurriculars on college applications

White and Asian students also reported more activities and leadership roles in their college apps, but students largely held leadership positions at equal rates.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 24, 2023

Can LAUSD agreement to lower special ed caseloads ease teachers’ stress?

Large caseloads add to teachers' burden due to the responsibilities of managing individualized instruction and complying with various policies, experts say.

By Kara Arundel • April 24, 2023

Class action data breach lawsuit against Illuminate dismissed

The lawsuit sought damages for a 2021 data breach that leaked academic, behavior and demographic information for more than 3 million students.

By Anna Merod • April 24, 2023

High-profile security incidents drive creation of state school safety centers

Some 48% of SSSC directors said their centers were formed following a school shooting or natural disaster, according to a new WestEd report.

By Anna Merod • April 21, 2023

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

From a bipartisan K-12 cybersecurity proposal to changes to how OCR handles complaints, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 17?

By Anna Merod • April 21, 2023

Book bans for 2022-23 outpacing previous school year

States where book bans are most prevalent include Texas, Florida, Missouri, Utah and South Carolina.

By Naaz Modan • April 21, 2023

House passes bill banning transgender students from girls’, women’s teams

A Senate companion bill awaits debate, but President Joe Biden has already said he would veto the measure.

By Kara Arundel • April 20, 2023

AERA ’23: Study finds disparities in implementing Michigan reading retention law

Black and economically disadvantaged students, as well as girls, were more likely to be retained in 3rd grade under a now-reversed statewide mandate.

By Anna Merod • April 19, 2023

Lawmakers, witnesses debate merits of private school choice

Republican members say parents need educational freedom, but Democrats voice concerns about the depletion of public school resources.

By Kara Arundel • April 19, 2023

Bipartisan, bicameral proposal aims to bolster K-12 cybersecurity

The Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act aims to create a K-12 information center and cyberattack tracker while funding resources to address risks and threats.

By Anna Merod • April 19, 2023

Oklahoma still considering religious charter school despite blocking latest application

The board in charge of approving or denying the religious virtual charter’s application is preparing for a legal battle regardless of the decision it makes.

By Naaz Modan • April 18, 2023

By the Numbers: How replacing older school buses improves student attendance

The EPA’s National Clean Diesel Rebate Program is estimated to have added over 350,000 days of student attendance between 2012 and 2017.

By Anna Merod • April 18, 2023

Conservative states propose expanding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ policies to higher grades

Republican legislators in Florida, Texas and other states have proposed bills that would expand restrictions to middle and high school grades.

By Naaz Modan • April 17, 2023

OCR changes approach to complaints amid record high volume

A mediation option now offered to all as an alternative to investigations is among methods helping to move civil rights cases along.

By Naaz Modan • April 14, 2023