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

    From a cybersecurity incident at an ed tech company to new Department of Justice probes into schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?

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    Does K-12 have what it needs to close the college readiness gap?

    Discover how AI and personalized learning are transforming K-12 education to close the college readiness gap and build critical skills for student success.

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    School cellphone bans improve discipline over time, but academic impacts are limited, study says

    A National Bureau of Economic Research paper finds such restrictions had little impact on attendance, attention and perceived online bullying.

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    As student enrollment declines, a look at public school closures

    The School District of Philadelphia will begin to close 17 schools in the 2026-27 school year as part of a recently approved $3 billion facilities plan.

    Updated May 6, 2026
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    Antisemitism allegations reach National Education Association

    NEA discriminated against Jewish members by allowing pro-Palestinian activity that promoted "a hostile environment," a Brandeis Center complaint filed with EEOC alleges.

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    Should financial literacy be factored into math curricula?

    Opportunities to combine the two subjects can be found as early as elementary school, some math and financial literacy educators say.

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    Schools are digging into the science of food

    From health classes to indoor agricultural programs, educators are helping students forge nutritious connections in their eating habits.

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    Instructure confirms cybersecurity incident

    The ed tech company that operates Canvas said information impacted by the data breach includes messages, names, email addresses and student ID numbers.

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    OCR resolved only 1% of cases in 2025, Sanders reports

    The findings from Sen. Bernie Sanders' office come the same week Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the agency was "not processing cases as quickly as we should."

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    Human-centered approach is key in classroom AI implementation

    Educators must stay aware of what tech can’t replace, and what it can “erode or strengthen” based on use, an expert on equity-driven innovation says.

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    Proposal to ban AI companions for minors advances in Senate

    As the GUARD Act awaits floor action, other state and federal moves to limit such chatbots among children and teens are also gaining traction.

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    Schools spend $4B on physical safety measures. Here’s what research says they should do instead.

    The best way to keep students safe is through trusting relationships and positive school climates, says the Learning Policy Institute.

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    Feds proceed with $5.6M special education spending study

    The National Study of Special Education Spending will be the first comprehensive, federally supported look into IDEA funding in two decades.

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    67% of high school graduates opting against college cite cost-of-living concerns, poll finds

    New survey data from EAB suggests “a growing emphasis on immediate economic needs,” a report from the consultancy said.

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    Philadelphia to close 17 schools as it aims to address ‘aging’ buildings

    The closures approved Thursday are part of the district’s $3 billion facilities plan, which faced strong pushback from the community.

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    Week In Review: Inside the ‘science of math’ and teacher salaries

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from STEM teacher shortages to ed tech pushback.

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    Justice Department launches probes into 36 Illinois school districts

    The agency said it would be investigating if the districts included LGBTQ+ inclusive content in classrooms and if they allowed parental opt-outs.

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    Why districts can no longer ignore the ed tech pushback

    A school communications expert says districts need to be proactive and transparent about the ways ed tech benefits students as challenges mount.

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    Education is not a ‘professional degree,’ Education Department says

    The agency finalized a rule that caps federal student loans at $100,000 for those pursuing advanced education degrees.

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    Teachers’ knowledge of science of reading improves, Fordham reports

    However, at least a quarter of K-3 teachers say they are not fully committed to the literacy model, according to new research.

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    Cedar Rapids Community School District to close or consolidate 7 schools

    The district estimated earlier this year it could save up to $1.5 million annually per closed school building.

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    POP QUIZ

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

    From the U.S. Supreme Court turning down a case to a budget hearing with U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, what did you learn from our recent stories?

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    Stanford faces Education Department probe over racial discrimination allegations

    The investigation centers on a program that aimed to professionally and financially support K-12 teachers seeking certification.

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

    In its next term, the high court will weigh whether children of gay parents can be excluded by religious pre-K providers participating in universal programs.

    Updated April 29, 2026
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    McMahon: FY 27 budget plan continues to shrink ‘bloated bureaucracy’

    A Senate Appropriations subcommittee questioned the education secretary on Tuesday about interagency agreements, civil rights cases and literacy.

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    HHS working to restore LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention hotline

    In recent testimony, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said the agency plans to relaunch the crisis hotline that was discontinued last summer.