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Florida lawmakers propose fee to curb high volume of book objections
The state saw 1,218 objections resulting in the removal of 386 books last fiscal year, according to a recent analysis by the state House.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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GOP lawmakers say Head Start wage increase proposal is ‘misguided’
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed a rule in November to raise average Head Start wages by more than $10,000 a year.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from K-12 Dive
K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.
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Idaho governor proposes $2B to revitalize aging school infrastructure
Gov. Brad Little’s plan allocates $200 million per year to provide relief to districts struggling with maintenance, expansion and building security, a state representative says.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Do grow-your-own teacher initiatives need a tighter focus?
An Annenberg Institute analysis says these efforts may need to shift their sights toward removing barriers to entering the teaching profession.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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2 final Title IX regulations will likely be delayed — again
The Education Department set a March deadline for the rules but hasn’t yet cleared a procedural hurdle, potentially pushing their release back by months.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Ed Dept outlines 3 inequities to address in 2024 educational technology plan
The plan calls for leaders to tackle ed tech divides in digital use, design and access.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a bipartisan child tax credit proposal to several states lacking supportive science of reading policies, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Ed Dept funding levels maintained as Biden signs 3rd stopgap for FY 24
March 8 is the new deadline for determining fiscal year 2024 spending levels for the Education Department.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Jan. 22, 2024 -
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DOJ report confirms ‘cascading failures’ in Uvalde school massacre response
The report says law enforcement and some school personnel failed to prepare and respond appropriately, which prolonged the mass shooting.
By Naaz Modan • Updated Jan. 18, 2024 -
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White House, Ed Dept call for ‘bold actions’ to improve student achievement
Attendance, high-dosage tutoring and expanded learning time are areas of focus emphasized by the Biden administration.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Sensitive school safety details among 4M records exposed in Raptor Technologies data leak
A cybersecurity researcher discovered that the school security company left millions of non-password-protected documents open to the public.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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SCOTUS punts once again on transgender bathroom access
Conflicting laws and pending Title IX regulations have schools and lawyers looking to the high court for a decision.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Ed Dept issues updated ARP late liquidation guidance
The agency tells states that the 18-month extensions are not automatic and requests must explain contributions to accelerated learning.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Bipartisan, bicameral child tax credit expansion passes House in broader package
The proposal would increase the maximum refundable credit from $1,600 to $2,000 by 2025.
By Naaz Modan • Updated Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Utah bill would ban schools from asking for diversity statements
The sponsors of the proposed legislation dismissed diversity statements as ideological litmus tests that don't belong on school campuses.
By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Deep DiveSchool milk carton shortage may last through school year, but brandless packaging brings relief
Manufacturer Pactiv Evergreen said it’s producing half-pint cartons at maximum capacity as a supply chain disruption still challenges dairies and schools.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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How 3 districts spent down their ARP money
Spending priorities identified prior to the pandemic helped some districts quickly target projects for American Rescue Plan funds and avoid a fiscal cliff.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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New York Gov. Hochul unveils direct admissions, mandatory FAFSA proposals
The initiatives, which include admitting the top 10% of high schoolers to the state’s public systems, are part of broader efforts to boost enrollment.
By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Current child tax credit leaves out historically marginalized children
An analysis shows a reported bipartisan federal proposal would raise as many as 400,000 children above the poverty line and help 3 million children.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a federal memo flagging potential fraud over school infrastructure to a state’s recent mandate on grief education, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Can parents file civil suits over corporal punishment? SCOTUS declines to answer
The 5th Circuit is an outlier compared to nine other appellate courts that allow corporal discipline by school employees to be tried under federal law.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Tennessee senators warn against impact of rejecting $1B in federal funds
Lawmakers warn that replacing the recurring federal funds “would come at the expense” of other investments.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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New Jersey mandates grief education
The lessons will focus on the physical, emotional and behavioral signs of grief and be included in state standards for health and PE.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Education Department awards $32M in school infrastructure grants
Education departments in seven states received the grants. Inflation Reduction Act tax credits can also offset infrastructure upgrades.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Bullying is linked to school shootings. What do schools need to know?
Bystander education and setting schoolwide expectations can play a crucial role in bullying prevention, according to child psychology experts.
By Anna Merod , Kara Arundel • Jan. 10, 2024
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