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    Education Department withdraws proposed Title IX athletics rule

    The administration cited legal challenges and public comment in pulling the controversial regulation as the presidency is about to change hands.

    By • Dec. 23, 2024
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    High school graduation rates held steady in 2022-23

    However, average rates showed racial and ethnic disparities, according to newly released National Center for Education Statistics data.

    By • Dec. 20, 2024
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    School Safety and Security

    Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings continuing to rise amid concerns over how to best prevent and respond to them.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    POP QUIZ

    Test 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.

    By , • Dec. 20, 2024
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    STAFFED UP

    3 K-12 staffing lessons learned in 2024

    Schools continue to navigate persistent workforce challenges, including a shortage of special education teachers and gaps in diversity.

    By • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Declining K-12 enrollment spells trouble for higher education’s future

    Given demographic trends, the sector will likely become more competitive and experience more closures, one consolidation expert argues. 

    By Ricardo Azziz • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Where could Trump tariffs hit school budgets?

    An economist says the president-elect’s proposed import taxes could drive up material costs and impact K-12 capital projects.

    By • Dec. 18, 2024
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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.

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
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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.

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
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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.

    By • Updated Dec. 17, 2024
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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.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 16, 2024
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    Schools 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.

    By • Updated Dec. 17, 2024
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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.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test 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?

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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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.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 12, 2024
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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.

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
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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.

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
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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.

    By • Dec. 11, 2024
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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.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 11, 2024
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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.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
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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.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
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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."

    By • Dec. 9, 2024
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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.

    By • Dec. 9, 2024
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    Federal judge upholds race-conscious admissions at Naval Academy

    The ruling deals a blow to Students for Fair Admissions, the group that successfully brought down these practices at civilian colleges.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 6, 2024
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    What Trump’s pick for FCC chair could mean for E-rate expansion

    As a commissioner, Brendan Carr dissented against the inclusion of school bus Wi-Fi and hotspots, but it’s unclear where he would lead the program next.

    By • Dec. 6, 2024
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    What is E-rate and how does it benefit schools?

    With the FCC program’s future in legal limbo, here’s what it means for schools and libraries that use the federal funds for affordable internet connectivity.

    By • Dec. 6, 2024