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    Private school choice opponents say tax plan harms public schools

    The proposed Educational Choice for Children Act would pay a 100% tax credit to people who donate toward public, private and religious school expenses.

    By May 27, 2025
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    STAFFED UP

    Is federal support waning for registered teacher apprenticeships?

    Advocates question the Trump administration’s workforce priorities amid the Labor Department’s cancellation of a $12 million contract to accelerate the model.

    By Updated May 30, 2025
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    Top 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.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From Linda McMahon’s FY 2026 budget hearing to the cost of chronic absenteeism, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By May 23, 2025
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    ‘A shell of itself’: Federal judge pauses efforts to wind down Education Department

    Public school supporters praise the ruling, while the agency promises to immediately challenge the preliminary injunction.

    By May 22, 2025
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    Oklahoma religious charter remains blocked in SCOTUS split

    The deadlock upholds a state supreme court ruling that the virtual charter’s creation would violate Oklahoma's constitution and the First Amendment.

    By Updated May 22, 2025
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    3 things to know from Linda McMahon’s FY 2026 testimony

    The education secretary fielded questions on Capitol Hill about school choice, literacy achievement and closing the Education Department.

    By May 21, 2025
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    College student charged in connection with PowerSchool data breach

    A 19-year-old in Massachusetts agreed to plead guilty for allegedly hacking and extorting the company for $2.85 million after stealing student and teacher data.

    By May 21, 2025
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    School districts’ cost recovery options for facility rentals could expand in California

    AB 503 would restore an expanded definition of “direct costs” eligible for recovery through facility rental fees, which could help shore up district finances.

    By Brian Martucci • May 21, 2025
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    California agrees to include religious schools as special education placements

    Plaintiffs say the settlement is a "win for religious liberty," but public school advocates are concerned about the use of tax dollars for religious education.

    By May 20, 2025
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    Despite growth, average teacher salaries lag behind inflation

    Adjusted for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than a decade ago, according to a report from the National Education Association.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 19, 2025
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    Legal defense fund will seek to fill gap left by OCR reduction

    Set to launch in the fall, the fund backed by National Center for Youth Law aims to defend students’ rights in court and track civil rights data.

    By May 19, 2025
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    How much does chronic absenteeism cost communities?

    A study of how attendance, discipline and other factors impact economics in California offers insights for school communities nationwide.

    By May 16, 2025
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From district lawsuits against PowerSchool to a potential federal school choice tax incentive, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By May 16, 2025
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    Data breach reporting lags in education sector, study finds

    The sector reportedly takes an average of 4.8 months to report attacks — higher than for business, government and healthcare.

    By May 15, 2025
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    3 takeaways from House debate on charter schools

    Lawmakers discussed what makes a high-quality charter and the role federal legislation can play during a Wednesday subcommittee hearing.

    By May 15, 2025
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    Tennessee’s largest school district sues PowerSchool over data breach

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ federal lawsuit against the ed tech giant is among the latest that have been filed by over 100 other districts nationwide.

    By May 15, 2025
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    Federal private school choice program advanced by House committee

    Other K-12 education expenses, such as tutoring and therapies, would also be supported under the Republican-endorsed tax credit initiative.

    By May 14, 2025
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    AP calculus or AP statistics? It depends on the student

    More equitable access to advanced math will have broader impact than the specific pathway students take, a study finds.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 14, 2025
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    STUDY HALL

    What is the Community Eligibility Provision?

    Here’s how the federal program works to help high-poverty schools and districts serve free meals to all students.

    By May 14, 2025
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    States lead the charge in expanding private school voucher programs

    Texas and other states have enacted new voucher laws, while the Trump administration and Republicans are supporting efforts at the federal level.

    By May 13, 2025
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    Where IVF benefits stand in the age of Trump

    “Comprehensive fertility benefits, parental leave, and return to work support can make a meaningful difference to employees,” a senior principal in Mercer’s health and benefits team said.

    By Ginger Christ • May 12, 2025
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    PowerSchool data breach leads to school extortion attempts

    A threat actor has contacted multiple school districts demanding payments related to student and staff data stolen in a December breach.

    By May 9, 2025
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From proposed K-12 budget cuts to a push for new high school graduation requirements, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By May 9, 2025
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    Senate approves repeal of E-rate Wi-Fi hotspots for schools, libraries

    A Senate resolution passed under the Congressional Review Act would overturn coverage of the devices in the federal broadband assistance program.

    By May 8, 2025
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    Do transgender student athletics fall under DOGE Subcommittee jurisdiction?

    A Wednesday hearing on Title IX issues by the recently created House subcommittee quickly deteriorated into debate over the group’s purpose.

    By May 8, 2025