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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a major ed tech data breach to a former principal's lawsuit over deepfakes, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Sponsored by Generation ReadyWhy Structured Literacy is critical for developing lifelong readers
Struggling readers risk lifelong challenges. Structured Literacy instruction can change their story.
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Student, teacher AI use continued to climb in 2023-24 school year
Some 39% of teachers reported regularly using detection tech to spot AI-related plagiarism, according to the Center for Democracy & Technology.
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State ed tech leaders call for ‘universal connectivity’ to help students learn on and off campus
A new SETDA report raises concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities, digital skills gap and sustained funding for ed tech initiatives.
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New York City advances $3M Latino studies initiative
The New York City Council Education Equity Action Plan will develop the curriculum over the next three years with community and educator input.
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House passes bill to restrict transgender students’ participation in girls’ sports
The Senate has introduced companion legislation, though the proposal may have a tough time overcoming the chamber’s filibuster rule.
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Q&A‘We raised the bar’: Cardona shares highs, lows as he exits Education Dept.
Miguel Cardona, the nation’s 12th education secretary, said he's most proud of the work that focused on instruction and put more resources in schools.
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The arts can help students strengthen social-emotional skills
Researchers find that even when middle schoolers are only viewing an artistic work such as a play, empathy and other skills get a boost.
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OpinionWhy mentorship matters
Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.
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National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reveals error in fall first-year student count
A methodology error resulted in an undercount of first-year students and an overcount of dual enrollees, the research center’s executive director said.
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New York Gov. Hochul proposes universal school meals
The governor will ask lawmakers to approve the measure, which would feed an estimated 2.7 million students, in her annual State of State address.
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Former principal sues Baltimore County schools over alleged racist AI deepfake
Eric Eiswert’s lawsuit accuses the Maryland district of negligence in hiring, retention and supervision, as well as defamation, slander and libel.
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Pennsylvania elementary school builds ‘Bridges’ to student connections
The innovative programs divides children in grades 3 to 6 into small cohorts that stay together until they graduate to middle school.
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What do FAFSA completion rates look like post-pandemic?
Lower shares of middle-income students in the class of 2023 completed the federal financial aid form than those who graduated before the health crisis.
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Federal judge strikes down Biden administration’s Title IX rule nationwide
The ruling vacates regulations that had enshrined protections for the first time for LGBTQI+ students and employees.
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PowerSchool data breach possibly exposed student, staff data
The cloud-based K-12 software provider confirmed a compromised credential was used to access its PowerSource customer support portal.
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Deep Dive6 trends that will shape K-12 in 2025
Strained budgets, cybersecurity threats, book bans and artificial intelligence are among the bevy of challenges for school leaders to navigate.
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School shootings in 2024 fell just below prior year’s record high
One researcher predicts that about 30 school shootings could occur in January 2025, with most likely to result from fights that escalate.
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Education-related ransomware attacks worldwide fell in 2024
Last year's ransomware attack counts will likely rise as more incidents are confirmed in the coming months, according to Comparitech.
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Congress extends Autism CARES Act for 5 more years
The federal law will provide nearly $2 billion for research, training and services, including for early detection and interventions.
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the Education Department’s withdrawal of a proposed rule to the latest school shooting data trends, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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ACLU warns Louisiana superintendents not to post Ten Commandments in classrooms
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill had advised district leaders not impacted by a lawsuit to display the commandments per a new state law.
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Mental health crisis demands greater coordination between schools, pediatricians
Increased access to youth behavioral health and substance abuse services is needed, says a report from the Bipartisan Policy Center.
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Can advancing all 9th graders to algebra improve math outcomes?
A California district found that higher expectations for low-performing students boosted math achievement, according to a recent study.
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How to help students understand where food comes from — and the role tech plays
From Adopt A Cow programs to getting hands-on with crops, a variety of resources can illustrate how food gets from farm to shelf.
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House Republicans prioritize bill to restrict transgender students’ sports participation
Lawmakers reintroduced a proposal that would prevent transgender girls from competing on sports teams aligning with their gender identity.
