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    Educators join lawsuit challenging Trump policy after ‘violent ICE enforcement’

    A string of lawsuits document how immigration enforcement on school grounds or during drop-off hours impacts families.

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    From classrooms to careers: Building future-ready learners in a tech-driven world

    Explore tools and strategies to help students develop the skills they need to thrive in the workforce of tomorrow.

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    House panel approves 26% cut to Title I funding for FY26

    The House plan would cut the overall U.S. Department of Education budget by 15% to $67 billion for fiscal year 2026.

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    5 takeaways from another round of disappointing NAEP results

    The 8th grade science and 12th grade math and reading results sparked concern — along with possible solutions — from assessment experts.

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    DOJ to crack down on ‘rise in abusive conduct’ against parents

    In a memo to U.S. attorneys and the FBI, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi cited a "disturbing trend" of silencing parents on curriculum issues.

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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From the latest NAEP scores to a House committee’s proposed education budget cuts, what did you learn from our recent stories?

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    Approaching facility management like a math teacher: Melissa Dallenbach

    Breaking down problems into their component parts works whether you’re solving an algebraic equation or getting the water heater to work, says a baseball stadium operations manager.

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    How to help students build metacognitive skills

    Teaching these skills doesn’t require an entire day for a deep dive — it’s about making small tweaks in everyday learning, says one expert.

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    Opinion

    From struggling readers to strong learners: How one district turned the page

    A literacy-first mindset can turn around reading scores — and school culture, write two Indiana school administrators.

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    Atlanta Public Schools rolls out scenarios for school consolidations

    The district is seeking community feedback on the proposals — which could repurpose up to 17 schools — before presenting a formal recommendation.

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    States struggle with increase in special education complaints

    A new CADRE analysis shows increases in written state complaints and due process complaints but also high mediation agreement rates.

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    Most students lack school belonging — a bullying deterrent

    Bullying drops when high school students see adults treating students with respect, a behavior minority students were less likely to report.

    Updated Sept. 11, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why Congress should protect smart federal supports for students with disabilities

    A proposal to convert IDEA funding into block grants would drive up costs, create inefficiencies and widen disparities, two experts write.

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    ACLU warns districts not to display Ten Commandments amid legal battles

    Laws requiring the religious edicts to be displayed are blocked in three states, but Supreme Court precedents make their future unclear.

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    FCC proposal would disconnect school bus Wi-Fi, hotspots from E-rate coverage

    Schools and districts have requested millions of dollars in FY 25 for these services, which were made eligible under a Biden-era expansion.

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    Week In Review: Budgets, vaccines and air quality proposals in the spotlight

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from private school choice participation to district insolvency.

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    California discipline data show widespread disparities despite reforms

    A National Center for Youth Law analysis finds marginalized students lost more school days due to out-of-school suspensions.

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    LAUSD, parents settle sweeping COVID-19 distance learning lawsuit

    If approved, the settlement would provide remedies including high-dosage tutoring for more than 100,000 students over the next three school years.

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    School air quality bill that aims to strengthen EPA oversight reintroduced

    The Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act would establish a nationwide assessment of air quality in schools and childcare facilities.

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    Private school choice jumps 25% in one year

    States like Arkansas, Iowa, West Virginia and Florida are seeing sharp increases in private school choice programs, an analysis by EdChoice says.

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    Florida seeks to eliminate vaccine mandates, including for children

    State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo says the state health department can abolish some vaccine requirements while others need lawmakers’ approval.

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    School transportation challenges impacting academics, attendance

    School leaders are centralizing bus stops and improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure around schools. But not all parents agree that'll help.

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    What can educators do to elevate student voice?

    Teacher educators share how instructors can give students greater opportunities for classroom leadership and self-directed learning.

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    How schools can take data analysis beyond the math classroom

    Data skills are crucial in academic and workforce environments, which is why they should be fostered across all subjects, one expert said.

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    House GOP eyes 27% cut to Title I

    The FY 26 proposal would eliminate funding for teacher training, full-service community schools and English Language Acquisition programs.

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    Immigration enforcement causing trauma and school avoidance, educators and advocates say

    In response, schools and districts are offering legal aid, resources and school transportation options to alleviate school attendance fears.