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Teachers challenge Tennessee’s ‘divisive concepts’ law
A lawsuit claims one of the nation’s earliest laws on discussing race in classrooms is vague and puts teachers at “unfair risk.”
By Naaz Modan • July 27, 2023 -
Retrieved from House Committee on Education and the Workforce on July 26, 2023
House subcommittee examines causes, solutions for pandemic learning losses
Lawmakers, panelists cited a wide range of reasons for drops in achievement, including teacher unions, systemic underinvestment in public ed and politics.
By Kara Arundel • July 27, 2023 -
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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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OpinionOn the chopping block: The looming threat to America’s educational system
A middle school principal writes that elected officials’ words and actions don’t align when it comes to the importance of investing in the nation’s youth.
By Suzan Harris • July 27, 2023 -
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Nearly a third of transgender youth affected by school athletic bans
A total of 22 states now prohibit transgender students from playing on teams aligning with their gender identities.
By Naaz Modan • July 26, 2023 -
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Summer meals program participation plummeted in 2022
Even with the drop, more students were served in July 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to a Food Research and Action Center report.
By Anna Merod • July 26, 2023 -
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OSEP ’23Ed Dept updates guidance on special ed noncompliance
The direction aims to help states make timely identification of children needing services under IDEA and to correct noncompliance on early intervention.
By Kara Arundel • July 24, 2023 -
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Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From proposed Title I cuts to new data on teacher and student use of ChatGPT, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 17?
By Anna Merod • July 21, 2023 -
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NASSP ’23Leaders share 3 approaches to developing principal pipelines
Education leadership experts detailed their best practices in fostering the next generation of principals through three programs in Georgia and Hawaii.
By Anna Merod • July 21, 2023 -
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Class action lawsuit claims school security software company violated students’ privacy
Two California parents allege that Securly illegally collected their children’s private data without their knowledge and sold it to third parties.
By Anna Merod • July 21, 2023 -
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Scrutiny over TikTok in schools grows
Florida implemented a ban on TikTok in schools, which comes as a new report says social media undermines classroom learning and student wellbeing.
By Naaz Modan • July 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Florida Department of Education on July 20, 2023
Florida approves controversial African American history standards
The new standards, described as “White-washed” by critics, come amid laws that educators say restrict authentic discussions of race in the classroom.
By Naaz Modan • July 20, 2023 -
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House passes bill to deny funding to schools, colleges housing migrants
Unlikely to become law, the Republican-initiated bill does not have companion legislation in the Senate and faces opposition from the White House.
By Kara Arundel • July 20, 2023 -
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NASSP ’23How can schools get ahead of staff vacancies?
Florida principal Adam Lane suggests improving school culture is a central pillar to turning around recruitment and retention.
By Anna Merod • July 20, 2023 -
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States revise math standards to reflect connections and ‘big ideas’
California, Georgia and Virginia are among those developing and adopting updated frameworks to make math more relevant and engaging.
By Kara Arundel • July 19, 2023 -
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GAO: USDA’s Foods in Schools program needs systematic improvements
Challenges faced by the program, which provides 15% to 20% of foods used in school lunches, include delivery issues and price fluctuations.
By Naaz Modan • July 19, 2023 -
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NASSP ’23These 3 strategies are key when creating a school-based wellness center
Two Pennsylvania high school leaders shared lessons learned for improving school mental health services with a trauma-informed approach.
By Anna Merod • July 18, 2023 -
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GOP House committee members proposes 80% cut to Title I
The Republican-led House Appropriations Committee proposed a bill aimed at removing government waste, but some say cuts would be detrimental.
By Kara Arundel • July 14, 2023 -
Retrieved from Governor Pritzker on July 14, 2023
Democratic governors, Florida mayors announce their schools as safe for LGBTQ+
The organized effort from Democratic leaders is among the first since recent laws have restricted LGBTQ+ support in conservative states.
By Naaz Modan • July 14, 2023 -
Retrieved from LA City Clerk.
Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPWhat should superintendents keep in mind in union negotiations?
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says talks may exceed budget comfort zones, but that may be necessary based on economic realities.
By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2023 -
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Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From new federal registered apprenticeship programs to superintendent stressors, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 10?
By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2023 -
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EPA wants stricter rules for child care centers, schools serving young children
A pre-publication notice emphasizes the risk of lead exposure to young children.
By Kara Arundel • July 13, 2023 -
Kara Arundel/K-12 Dive/K-12 Dive, data from Council for Exceptional Children and Council of Administrators of Special Education
Special educators highlight 3 focus areas in Capitol Hill visits
Despite a politically charged atmosphere, special education issues have historically drawn bipartisan support.
By Kara Arundel • July 13, 2023 -
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FCC chair proposes $200M investment to boost K-12 cybersecurity
The funds would go toward a three-year pilot program aimed at enhancing cybersecurity protections for school and library networks.
By Anna Merod • July 13, 2023 -
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Labor Department approves registered principal apprenticeships
North Dakota will be the first state to participate in the program following the approval of its application on Monday.
By Anna Merod • July 12, 2023 -
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Superintendents report stress levels double that of other working adults
Surveyed district leaders cited “the intrusion of political issues and opinions into schooling” as the most common stressor.
By Naaz Modan • July 12, 2023
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