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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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Sodexo mulls acquisition of food service competitor Aramark
The potential deal involves two major players in the school food service management business.
By Joe Burns , Anna Merod • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2025
Major issues on the agenda include school leadership best practices, ed tech innovations, cybersecurity, the always-changing policy landscape and more.
By K-12 Dive staff • Updated June 26, 2025 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPFor Houston superintendent, there’s nothing piecemeal about school turnarounds
Appointed to lead Texas’ largest district during a state takeover last year, Mike Miles is embracing a model of wholescale systemic change.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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With ESSER expiration, COVID-19 spending prepares for finale
Today is the American Rescue Plan's obligation deadline, but spending continues through Jan. 28, 2025 — or longer for localities with an extension.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Education Department begins resolving discrimination cases related to Israel-Hamas war
The federal agency received an influx of Title VI complaints following Oct. 7. It has resolved four so far with many more waiting to be addressed.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 30, 2024
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