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Texas takes over charter school network following yearslong investigation
After probing allegations of “financial and operational impropriety,” the Texas Education Agency is appointing conservators to oversee IDEA Public Schools.
By Anna Merod • March 13, 2024 -
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How might Parents’ Bills of Rights impact the future of collecting student-related data?
Three attorneys write that growing state legislative pushes create additional data privacy, collection and access obligations for schools.
By Sarah Hutchins, Laura Lashley and Will Barker • March 13, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from K-12 Dive
K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.
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Biden proposes 3.9% FY 2025 increase for Education Department
Investments in achievement, pre-K, and teacher recruitment and retention are recommended as Congress remains undecided on FY 2024 funding levels.
By Kara Arundel • March 11, 2024 -
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States ramp up efforts to limit student cellphone use
Educators and lawmakers cite student mental well-being and academic concerns as reasons to restrict personal devices during school hours.
By Kara Arundel • March 11, 2024 -
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Concerns increase around ESSER underspending, fiscal cliffs in last year of aid
High-poverty districts will face greater challenges transitioning to more typical budget years, says a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities report.
By Kara Arundel • March 11, 2024 -
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Title IX rules still behind. When will they be finalized?
Time is winding down before there's possibility that the rules could be blocked by a new Congress or presidential administration.
By Naaz Modan • March 8, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From chronic absenteeism rates to proposals for paid pregnancy leave for educators, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • March 8, 2024 -
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Biden’s State of the Union: High-quality tutoring is in, book bans are out
Most of President Joe Biden’s speech touched on similar education policies as previous years. His brief pushback on book bans, however, marked a new addition.
By Anna Merod • March 8, 2024 -
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Lawmakers remain divided over charters during House hearing
Congressional leaders debated the effectiveness and direction of the increasingly popular charter school movement.
By Naaz Modan • March 8, 2024 -
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FAFSA submissions from high school seniors are down 38%
Members of the class of 2024 submitted roughly 1.1 million forms by Feb. 23, according to a recent analysis from the National College Attainment Network.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 7, 2024 -
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Florida district agrees to improve discipline practices for students with disabilities
A Justice Department probe finds Pasco County Schools used discriminatory practices toward students whose disabilities could impact their behaviors.
By Kara Arundel • March 7, 2024 -
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Can microcredentialing help address teacher shortages?
UCLA’s ExcEL Leadership Academy aims to use the model to create a pathway for current teachers to earn multilingual certification.
By Anna Merod • March 7, 2024 -
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Ed tech investments slow after sizable pandemic bump
Capital investments in ed tech companies reached $2.8 billion in 2023 — a sharp decline from a 2021 peak of $8.2 billion.
By Anna Merod • March 7, 2024 -
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Former Long Island School CFO on trial for stealing $8.4M
The ex-CFO used the funds to afford a “lavish lifestyle,” according to the Suffolk County ADA Jessica Lightstone.
By Adam Zaki • March 6, 2024 -
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Should entrepreneurship skills be a curriculum requirement?
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship says entrepreneur education should be viewed as a key part of developing students’ career-readiness.
By Anna Merod • March 6, 2024 -
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No more ‘shake it off’: School athletic programs adapt to concussion research
Greater awareness of the long-term consequences of head injuries is prompting new approaches to school sports protocols.
By Kate Rix • March 6, 2024 -
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Education Department investigating death of Oklahoma nonbinary student
An OCR complaint alleges a high school violated Title IX when it failed to address instances of bullying and harassment of LGBTQ+ students.
By Naaz Modan • March 5, 2024 -
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As the Affordable Connectivity Program sunsets, what’s next for schools?
With the responsibility to keep students connected at home shifting to district leaders, experts say partnerships and plans for other FCC initiatives are key.
By Anna Merod • March 5, 2024 -
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Head Start funding not keeping pace with rising child poverty rates
A U.S. Government Accountability Office report stressed the need to target Head Start services more effectively and to equitably distribute grants.
By Anna Merod • March 4, 2024 -
California proposes paid pregnancy leave for educators
The legislation, expected to improve teacher retention, has the backing of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.
By Naaz Modan • March 4, 2024 -
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Texas policy allowing school chaplains spreads to other states
Similar proposals have been considered in at least 13 other state legislatures and are part of a broader national debate on religion in public schools.
By Naaz Modan • March 1, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a school district’s National Guard request to new research on Teach For America educators’ impact, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • March 1, 2024 -
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Another continuing resolution pushes FY 24 education funding decision to March 22
The approval of the short-term funding plan, which includes a FAFSA provision, avoids a partial shutdown that would have begun Saturday.
By Kara Arundel • Updated March 1, 2024 -
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OpinionDon’t wait until next February to improve the educational experiences of Black students
A Yale University professor writes that Black students should see themselves reflected in curriculum and instruction beyond Black History Month.
By Christina Cipriano • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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California faces high vacancy rates in school nutrition staffing
The state’s universal school meals policy and competitive wages are cited as reasons for the severe staffing challenges.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 29, 2024
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