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What can be learned from early adopters of AI?
About a third of 40 school districts who were first to use artificial intelligence lack formal policies on the tool, a CRPE analysis found.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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OpinionSchool censorship laws undermine Black and brown students and educators
Education that ignores students’ history and culture cannot inspire and nurture them, a Memphis educator writes.
By Melissa Collins • Oct. 23, 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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CDC: Routine vaccinations decline while exemption rates increase
Fewer kindergartners are vaccinated than pre-pandemic, "setting the stage for accumulation of clusters of undervaccinated children, which can lead to outbreaks.”
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Undergraduate enrollment rises 3% despite drop in first-year students, early data shows
Headcounts declined among students attending college directly after high school, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Florida district agrees to improve student restraint policies
An OCR investigation found concerns about St. Johns County School District's "very high" rate of restraint for students with disabilities.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Lawsuit asks Oklahoma Supreme Court to overturn classroom Bible mandate
The case follows another heard by the court earlier this year over the state's funding of a religious charter school.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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USDA flags over 200 schools affected by meat recall amid listeria concerns
BrucePac, a producer of pre-cooked meat and poultry, has recalled hundreds of ready-to-eat food items available in schools, grocery stores and restaurants.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Teachers: Kindergarten readiness tests are time-consuming, cut into instruction
The assessment data, however, is used to assign learning groups and track student progress, teachers told the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From cellphone bans to school staffing, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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OpinionOptimizing charter opportunities for students with disabilities requires focused engagement
Charters can harness their flexibility to overhaul models that hold back students with disabilities, writes the Center for Learning Equity’s executive director.
By Lauren Morando Rhim • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Adults back classroom cellphone bans but are less supportive of all-day limits
Of those opposing classroom restrictions, 60% say parents should be able to reach their child when needed.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Will the Supreme Court take on race-conscious admissions policies in K-12?
Justices are weighing whether to hear a case on a temporary policy in Boston less than a year after they rejected a similar case out of Virginia.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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What to know about ghost guns and their impact on K-12
Over 50 ghost gun incidents have involved teens since 2019, and the weapons have been used in school shootings.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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3 takeaways on the growth of private school choice
FutureEd looks at eight states where 569,000 students are participating in these programs at a cost to taxpayers of $4 billion in 2023-24.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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4 more states move to restrict curriculum in 2024
Though nearly half of states have such laws or policies on the books, the number of proposals declined compared to past years.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From new CDC data to the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 11, 2024 -
CDC finds about 3% of high school students are transgender
Transgender students also had higher rates of bullying and poor mental health, according to the first national data released by the CDC.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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EPA final rule will require replacement of lead pipes delivering water to schools within next decade
Lead exposure in young children can have long-term negative effects including academic and behavioral challenges.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Petition to establish nation’s first religious charter school reaches Supreme Court
Oklahoma's St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School was set to open for 2024-25, but its launch was blocked by the state’s highest court.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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What K-12 should know as SCOTUS begins October 2024 term
Supreme Court decisions have significantly altered the education landscape in recent years, though its docket is lighter on K-12 issues this term.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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ESSER expiration prompts ‘walk-in’ protests at Chicago schools even as board promises no closures
The union-backed demonstrations at nearly 200 schools came amid a push from city hall for new leadership in the nation’s third-largest district.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a potential major school food service acquisition to an executive order impacting schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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These 6 steps are key for responding to anonymous school threats
Recent guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency aims to help schools bolster their strategies as threats persist.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Are preschoolers getting enough outdoor time?
A NIEER policy brief shows most state preschool programs don’t require outdoor time, but some have model programs to expose children to nature.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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ASBO ‘24: School business officials tackle tough issues
K-12 finance pros and district leaders shared strategies for handling school crises, using AI, managing workers’ comp and addressing special ed costs.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 2, 2024
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