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    Use P.E. to encourage young students to take healthy risks

    Confidence and social skills built in physical education classes will transfer to academics as well, a SHAPE America leader says.

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    POP QUIZ

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

    From Education Department investigations over privacy laws to the scope of K-12 cybersecurity incidents, what did you learn from our recent stories?

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    Utah engages parents to overcome ‘I’m not a math person’ mentality

    As the state rolls out new core math standards for Pre-K-2 students, Utah is helping parents incorporate math language during play. 

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    Cybersecurity incidents hit over 50% of schools and districts in past year

    Some 87% of school leaders reported phishing or email compromises, a report from top cybersecurity groups found.

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    New York eases part of Native American imagery ban

    A core part of the mascot ban will remain in place, however, despite pressure from the Trump administration to overturn it as a form of racial discrimination. 

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    3 California districts under federal probe for ethnic studies materials

    The Education Department targeted curriculum activities under student privacy laws, calling the materials "invasive questionnaires." 

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    Help students get comfortable with taking risks

    A New York University professor says teachers can model "productive discomfort" and encourage students to have a growth mindset.

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    How educators are breaking down attendance barriers

    Two reports examine what's working — and what's not — as schools try to combat chronic absenteeism.

    Updated Oct. 26, 2026
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    ICE activity on K-12 school grounds

    A suspected ICE agent entered middle school grounds in Delaware's Red Clay Consolidated School District, but no students were arrested.

    Updated Oct. 27, 2026
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    Week In Review: Supreme Court eyes K-12 admissions policies

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from high diesel prices hurting budgets to a leadership spotlight on Nevada’s Clark County School District.

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    Teachers spend about 8 hours per week on student well-being

    Nearly all surveyed teachers said they provide student mental health supports, but half say this task has recently become harder, a Rand Corp. analysis says.

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    Trump administration: English learner, other minority protections ‘not enforceable’

    Seven federal resources are also being reviewed as a result of the Supreme Court’s 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine.

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    School business officials share tips for navigating budget challenges

    We put our coverage of ASBO’s annual conference in one place, so you can learn more about issues facing school finance leaders and their best practices.

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    POP QUIZ

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

    From a new K-12 case at the Supreme Court to high schoolers’ opinions on cellphone bans, what did you learn from our recent stories?

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    As student enrollment declines, a look at public school closures

    Oklahoma’s Tulsa Public Schools expects to save $11.1 million from its approved plan to close or consolidate 17 schools in the 2027-28 school year.

    Updated Oct. 22, 2026
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    This Las Vegas-area superintendent wants all students to graduate with ‘marketable assets’

    Superintendent Jhone Ebert sees a variety of opportunities for students to gain real-world experience across the nation’s fifth-largest district.

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    Tracking the Supreme Court’s impact on K-12 schools

    In the 2026-27 term, the court will weigh what legal standard parents must meet in order to prove a school's admissions policy was racially discriminatory.

    Updated Oct. 21, 2026
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    Tulsa Public Schools will close or consolidate 17 schools in 2027-28

    The school board approved the sweeping changes after the Oklahoma district lost about a fifth of its student population in the last decade.

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    Virginia’s Fairfax County Public Schools builds bridges to quantum computing

    The district is installing a quantum computer at one high school that will be usable in early 2027 and has built local partnerships on curriculum.

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    How Ohio plans to accelerate math for high achievers

    A new state policy sets pathways for more advanced math coursework beginning in 4th grade, but some educators have concerns.

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    Inside the science of reading approach to literacy instruction

    Schools still face obstacles with the popular approach, including that implementation and teacher supports focus mainly on younger students.

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    Supreme Court takes case on K-12 admissions policies

    A ruling is expected to settle varying appellate decisions concerning school practices that parents consider racially discriminatory.

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    Diesel price surge triggers budget workarounds, changes to bus routes

    One Texas district has already spent $1.1 million of its $1.6 million fuel budget for the entire school year. Here's how it and others are coping.

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    High schoolers oppose full-day cellphone bans amid safety concerns

    A new report suggests policymakers should consult with students before imposing restrictions, which should have clear emergency protocols and accommodations.

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    How an Indiana district saved $20M — and gave teachers a one-time raise

    South Bend district's CFO told ASBO's annual conference how asking critical questions about outsourcing and healthcare costs led to strategic gains.