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Uvalde families sue Meta, Activision Blizzard and gun manufacturer
One of the new lawsuits claims Instagram allowed a gun manufacturer to market to teens, calling the platform “the firearm industry’s best advertiser.”
By Naaz Modan • May 29, 2024 -
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The FAFSA completion gap is shrinking. Will it disappear entirely?
The class of 2024 faced a chaotic financial aid application process, and higher ed experts want lawmakers to safeguard against a repeat next year.
By Laura Spitalniak • May 29, 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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BY THE NUMBERSEducation Department civil rights cases eclipse prior year’s record high
A report confirming an unprecedented caseload comes as U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and civil rights groups plead for more funding.
By Naaz Modan • May 28, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From school district lawsuits against the Education Department to teachers’ views on AI in schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • May 24, 2024 -
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Strengthening K-12 accountability takes time and courage, state education leaders say
Data transparency and focus on student outcomes should be part of accountability models, state ed chiefs told Reagan Institute Summit on Education attendees.
By Kara Arundel • May 24, 2024 -
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Court strikes down Pennsylvania special education age-out plan as ‘unenforceable’
Local school districts had challenged the state’s updated policy that allowed certain students with disabilities to stay in school until their 22nd birthday.
By Kara Arundel • May 24, 2024 -
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Uvalde families announce $2M settlement with city, additional lawsuits
While the families will not pursue further legal action against the city, their legal team says they intend to sue Texas and the federal government.
By Naaz Modan • May 23, 2024 -
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3 ways districts are using a federal reimbursement to provide free school meals
With more schools now eligible for the Community Eligibility Provision, nutrition directors advise peers to explore their data and consider program options.
By Anna Merod • May 23, 2024 -
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Roughly 25% of teachers see more harm than good in using AI in K-12
Only 6% of educators say the benefits of AI in schools outweigh the difficulties of using the technology, a recent Pew Research Center survey found.
By Anna Merod • May 23, 2024 -
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School districts join challenges against Title IX rule
Districts’ disputes come as the Supreme Court declined to hear another Title IX case this week and as policies remain in flux nationwide.
By Naaz Modan • May 22, 2024 -
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Will Louisiana require Ten Commandments displays in public schools?
The state is likely to approve legislation mandating that all publicly funded K-12 schools and colleges post the religious principles in each classroom.
By Anna Merod • May 22, 2024 -
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OpinionFeigned outrage over the education of students with disabilities in school choice won’t close opportunity gaps
An education policy expert writes that critics of school choice shortcomings often ignore inequities that persist in traditional public schools.
By Ashley Jochim • May 22, 2024 -
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White House aims to expand access to African American history
Unveiled on the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the effort includes support for literature and resources, along with grants to diversify schools.
By Naaz Modan • May 21, 2024 -
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BY THE NUMBERSHow wide are funding gaps in some large metro school districts?
A new Bellwether study recommends districts and states consider ambitious policy changes to reduce or eliminate funding inequities.
By Kara Arundel • May 21, 2024 -
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California district pays $360K settlement to teacher fired over LGBTQ+ policies
The physical education teacher claimed her First Amendment rights were violated when she was terminated for not adhering to gender-affirming policies.
By Naaz Modan • May 20, 2024 -
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4th Circuit denies Maryland parents suing over LGBTQ+ curriculum opt-outs
Judges said parents failed to show Montgomery County Public Schools likely violated their free-exercise or due process rights.
By Naaz Modan • May 17, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From cybersecurity proposals to progress on school integration, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • May 17, 2024 -
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70 years later: Exploring the impact of Brown v. Board of Education
The landmark 1954 school desegregation decision reshaped the education landscape, but the path to progress hasn’t been smooth.
By K-12 Dive staff • May 17, 2024 -
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BY THE NUMBERSAre schools resegregating? Data since 1991 says yes
U.S. public schools that were “intensely segregated” tripled over the last 30 years, according to the Civil Rights Project.
By Anna Merod • May 16, 2024 -
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Q&AGrowing up separate: Retired superintendent LaRuth Gray reflects on schooling in segregated Texas
Gray’s childhood experiences sparked a conviction that segregated schooling “does not yield a society that can be whole.”
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2024 -
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Deep Dive70 years later: The story of Brown v. Board of Education in pictures
The landmark ruling spurred resistance, desegregation orders, busing and school choice. Here's a look back — and forward to where integration stands today.
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Cardona: ‘Low expectations’ for Black students continue today
The heads of the U.S. Education and Justice departments acknowledged the struggle to meet Brown v. Board's promise at an anniversary event.
By Naaz Modan • May 16, 2024 -
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Iowa law requires personalized teaching plans to boost K-6 literacy
The new legislation follows a literacy priority outlined by Gov. Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address in January.
By Naaz Modan • May 15, 2024 -
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Study finds uncertainty with long-term benefits of preschool
While the short-term effectiveness of pre-K is well-documented, more research is needed about successful outcomes in school and beyond, researchers say.
By Kara Arundel • May 15, 2024 -
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Summer programming cuts expected despite need for expansion
Summer programs already offer less academic instruction than recommended, and the end of COVID-19 aid could impact that further.
By Naaz Modan • May 15, 2024
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