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How can schools make advanced math pathways more equitable?
Reviewing recommendation processes and streamlining syllabi are among ways schools can improve access to courses like calculus.
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Commission on Civil Rights probes special educator shortage
The bipartisan body is expected to issue a report next year that will provide recommendations to Congress and the president.
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What will Donald Trump’s 2nd term mean for Title IX?
The incoming president has promised to undo the Biden administration’s rule, which interprets the law’s protections to include LGBTQ+ students and staff.
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House lawmakers pass bipartisan bill to mandate Oct. 1 FAFSA release date
The proposal received overwhelming support but has a limited window to pass the Senate before the congressional session ends.
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New York to replace graduation exam, implement graduate portrait framework
The state also aims to require new transcripts and assessments “aligned to prioritized learning standards” by 2029-30.
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Oklahoma district agrees to resolve Title IX violations after student suicide
The investigation into Owasso Public Schools found a pattern of inconsistent responses to reports of sexual harassment.
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How school leaders can tap into the Education Department’s AI toolkit
The 74-page document offers implementation resources for K-12 leaders on student data privacy risks, rollout strategy and more.
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Schools continue to play vital role in preventing student opioid-related deaths
As early data shows a decline in teen opioid-related fatalities, advocates and researchers say continued and expanded prevention education is critical.
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Fewer after-school programs offering academic supports, NCES finds
While a majority of schools offer some kind of after-school program, just 60% include academic services.
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Lunchables no longer on the school menu
Critics had pushed back on sodium levels in Lunchables kits as new USDA standards are set to impose limits on the nutrient.
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POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From demand for a cybersecurity pilot to the latest stats on school book bans, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Federal judge pauses Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
In his order, the judge sternly denied the state's attempts to throw a wrench in the lawsuit and said its arguments in favor of the law "ring hollow."
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3 ways high schools are preparing students for this year’s FAFSA
Last school year's delays to filling out the federal financial aid form are spurring early action to support the class of 2025.
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DOJ investigating bullying, discrimination in NJ district after student suicide
A lawsuit filed by the student’s mother alleges disciplinary inaction by the district amounted to “willful ignorance” that allowed "a culture of bullying.”
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8th graders’ average scores decline on computer and information literacy exam
Though U.S. students’ scores remained on par with the international average for computer and information literacy, they dropped for computational thinking.
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Majority of states see decrease in student-teacher ratios post-COVID
Just eight states had more students per teacher post-pandemic, per a K-12 Dive analysis of NCES data. What does that say about teacher shortages?
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School book bans triple in 2023-24
The push comes amid the election of former President Donald Trump, who has railed against "inappropriate" content in schools.
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California law bans food dyes in school meals
By the end of 2027, schools must ensure meals don’t contain seven synthetic dyes linked to hyperactivity and other health and behavioral concerns.
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Demand for $200M FCC cybersecurity pilot far exceeds capacity
The agency said it received requests totaling $3.7 billion from school and library applicants nationwide in need of cybersecurity supports.
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President-elect Donald Trump’s victory divides education community
A second term brings more regulatory ping-pong alongside implications for school choice, the Education Department's future and more.
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Students learn the value of civic engagement and constructive dialogue
A project-based, 12th grade seminar at a Virginia private school teaches about respectful dialogue — and leaving debates behind when class ends.
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Special education teacher shortages focus of upcoming federal briefing
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will investigate the federal response to special education teacher shortages.
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How did K-12 fare on state ballots in the 2024 election?
Voters largely rejected school choice initiatives but embraced a variety of school funding measures and elected state leaders.
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6 statewide strategies to improve student math outcomes
States can support districts by suggesting high-quality instructional materials and supporting interventions, the Council of Chief State School Officers says.
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Ransomware is a persistent and growing threat for schools nationwide. Here’s what you need to know.
In a five-part series, we highlight firsthand accounts as well as best practices to shore up cyber defenses.