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POP QUIZTest yourself on this year’s K-12 news
In an expanded version of our weekly feature, here's a chance to show what you learned from some of 2024's biggest stories.
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Can AI tutor bots help close literacy gaps?
While artificial intelligence tools show promise, experts advise that teachers become AI-literate to maximize benefits and avoid missteps.
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3 dead in Wisconsin school shooting
Police identified the alleged shooter, who was among the fatalities, as a 15-year-old girl who attended the school.
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FutureReadyNYC career education program adds HVAC, building decarbonization
Some 135 high schools would gain work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities under the New York City initiative.
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These 4 charts tell the story of K-12 staffing, tutoring trends
Special educators, classroom aides and mental health professionals are among the most understaffed roles, according to NCES data.
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Special education teacher shortage creating ‘point of exhaustion’
During a U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ listening session, speakers shared hardships students, families and schools face due to a lack of educators.
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How to counter AI mathbots? Have students show their work
Addressing confusion in person and keeping math challenging are key to ensuring students don’t lean on artificial intelligence bots, one expert suggests.
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Deep DiveSchools take proactive steps to protect immigrant students
Threatened changes to U.S. immigration policies are leading some schools to share resources and offer support to staff, families and students.
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As states show graduation exams to the exit, what’s next?
Only six states still require graduation assessments after New York and Massachusetts announced plans to end the practice.
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Judge mulls challenge to Minnesota dual enrollment program’s ban of faith statements
Two Christian colleges are seeking to overturn one of the eligibility requirements for the statewide high school dual enrollment program.
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5-year study highlights impactful school innovation practices
Canopy project schools are helping deliver engaging and flexible student experiences, but funding and staffing are barriers, a report finds.
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Walberg to lead U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee
In the Senate, Bill Cassidy, R-La., will chair the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee when the 119th Congress convenes in January.
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Moody’s issues negative outlook for K-12 public schools in 2025
The dour forecast for the sector is based on a trifecta of enrollment concerns, rising costs and slowing revenue.
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Biden signs law mandating Oct. 1 deadline for FAFSA release
The FAFSA Deadline Act will require the education secretary to update Congress on if the U.S. Department of Education expects to meet the deadline.
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Minnesota schools must report cybersecurity incidents under new law
The information will be anonymized and shared with “appropriate organizations” to help officials understand how to provide support.
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Heavy Metal: Trade groups share playbook for high school summer camp
A Seattle-area summer camp created to introduce teens to the construction trades was designed so others could easily duplicate the model elsewhere.
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From public school enrollment trends to the Supreme Court declining a closely watched K-12 case, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit book bans
Though similar laws have gained steam in Democratic-leaning states, at least one — Illinois — has begun to see pushback.
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States receive $1.7B in ARP pandemic spending extensions so far
Updated U.S. Department of Education figures show seven states and Puerto Rico gained a longer deadline to spend ARP-ESSER dollars.
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High school graduates to peak in 2025, with slightly deeper-than-expected declines ahead
The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education’s latest projections serve as a call for policymakers and colleges to boost attendance rates.
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Deep DiveIDEA 2004 turns 20: How the landmark reauthorization changed special education
While gains have come for inclusion of students with disabilities, underfunding and teacher shortages remain struggles.
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Dive Awards
The K-12 Dive Awards for 2024
These leaders are achieving excellence through commitments to school culture and community, innovation, and wraparound services for students.
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Supreme Court declines K-12 cases on gender support plan, race-conscious admissions
In a dissent on the transgender-related case, two justices called the issue presented "a question of great and growing national importance."
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Teacher diversity lags behind rate in broader workforce
The gap is raising concerns that people of color are opting out of careers in education, a Natonal Council on Teacher Quality report suggests.
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What do special education advocates anticipate from a 2nd Trump term?
Some advocacy groups are preparing to defend the federal government's role in supporting public school students with disabilities.
