The Latest
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tracker
Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on K-12 issues
From Title IX to chronic absenteeism, we examined the candidates’ campaign websites, past statements, party platforms and more.
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How a school for students with autism elevated its professional development
Delaware's Sussex Consortium teachers are now sharing their instructional best practices with educators at traditional schools.
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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.
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More than 323K adults answer White House call to work with students
The goal to add 250,000 adults in supportive roles in schools was met a year ahead of schedule, but principals say additional help is needed.
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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.
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The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2025
Here's a guide to the events where school leaders can share best practices and learn about the issues shaping education in the new year.
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Facilitating peer discussions can broaden learning
Encouraging students to engage each other in discussion can expand viewpoints in classroom learning and strengthen soft skills, one expert says.
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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.
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AAP: Suspensions, expulsions harm students’ mental and physical health
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends schools use trauma-informed practices and analyze discipline data.
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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.
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POP QUIZ
Test 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?
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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.
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1 in 3 teens reports experiencing racism in school
CDC finds Asian, multiracial and Black students were the most likely to report having ever experienced racism in school.
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North Carolina schools mobilize after Hurricane Helene as Florida braces for Milton
From broadcasting recovery information to housing first responders, schools are using a variety of strategies to weather the back-to-back storms.
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Charter schools have fewer students with disabilities but higher inclusion rates
The Center for Learner Equity analyzed U.S. Department of Education data on enrollment, discipline, inclusion and post secondary preparation.
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Utah launches statewide guaranteed admissions initiative
All 16 of the state's public colleges and universities are participating in the program to boost access for high school seniors.
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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.
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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.
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How AI can improve tutor effectiveness
A Stanford University study finds an AI tutor assistance tool improved student performance and increased tutors’ capacity to support learning.
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FCC releases cybersecurity resource guide for budget-constrained schools
The resources spotlight free and low-cost options as well as key steps for protection following a record-breaking year for ransomware in 2023.
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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.
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We have liftoff: NASA launches after-school programs in 10 states
The space agency is teaming up with the Education Department on a STEM program to provide hands-on learning to about 1,000 students.