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    How to fix the stubborn decline in math achievement

    States and districts need to set targets for improvement, use innovative interventions and be more transparent about student performance, CRPE said.

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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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    What does the MAHA strategy mean for school meals?

    K-12 nutrition experts say schools will need more financial support to achieve the Trump administration’s plan to serve more whole foods.

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    Schools are getting better at navigating ransomware attacks, Sophos finds

    In 2025, 67% of global lower education providers said they stopped an attack before their stolen data was encrypted, the cybersecurity company reported.

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    Energy Department withdraws controversial Title IX athletics rule

    The department's efforts, which could have been a trial run for other agencies to set education policy, were stymied by public opposition.

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    Orange County Public Schools reassigns over 100 teachers amid enrollment dips

    The large Florida district said the staffing move was a result of a sharp, unexpected student enrollment decline this school year.

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    Education Department terminates some grants for deafblind students

    The department says the IDEA Part D grants weren't continued because they don't align with Trump administration priorities.

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    Week In Review: NAEP results underwhelm again as lawmakers propose Title I cuts

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the increasingly complex K-12 legal landscape to challenges impacting special education.

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    Judges block Trump policy requiring immigration status verification for Head Start

    The policy change from four agencies excluded some immigrants from accessing federal programs.

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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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    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.