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Washington becomes 7th state to require LGBTQ+ related instruction
Another seven states have banned discussion of LGBTQ+ topics in classrooms, illustrating the political divide on the curriculum issue.
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Teacher layoffs are growing — and won’t be going away anytime soon
When budget cuts loom, district leaders should avoid attrition and seniority-based policies in layoff strategies, a K-12 finance expert says.
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We want to hear about your school district’s rising leaders
Tell us about the innovative leaders in your schools for our fourth annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.
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ASCD '24
Why do educators stay in the profession? For this principal, it’s a duty to do everything possible for students
Five days after a bullet flew through Salmone Thomas-EL's office window, he spoke at ASCD’s conference about why he has no plans to leave education.
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How can districts ensure students have enough social-emotional support?
A CDC program director shares four key steps to build these supports into busy academic schedules.
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Biden signs FY 24 budget for Education Department, other agencies
The bipartisan and bicameral agreement cuts Education Department funding by $500 million.
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Here’s where to start when teaching entrepreneurship
Tasking students with identifying and solving problems that interest them is key, says one nonprofit leader.
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Opinion
The dairy industry’s influence in Congress is harming students’ health
A pediatrician writes that the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act would circumvent dietary guidelines and increase saturated fat content in school meals.
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Bringing joy and learning to preschoolers through science lessons
Exploring broad scientific concepts can build teachers' confidence and deepen students' foundational learning, an early childhood expert says.
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Bias hinders women’s progress in education leadership, survey finds
A majority of women in education leadership say they’ve felt external pressure to dress, speak or behave a certain way due to their gender.
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By the Numbers: The end of universal school meals hurt student meal participation
Student participation in school lunch dropped 6% between 2021-22 and 2022-23, after the pandemic-era policy expired, FRAC found.
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Ed Department should ban federal funding for K-12 surveillance tech, civil rights groups say
The uptick in AI-driven school surveillance technologies is a “dangerous new chapter in the school-to-prison pipeline,” a coalition of 41 groups wrote.
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How are high schools supporting students through FAFSA delays?
Processing delays for transmitting FAFSA data to colleges have amplified the pressure of the application season. Here’s how schools can help.
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Alabama governor signs law banning school DEI funding
The legislation, which will take effect Oct. 1, reflects a broader trend of state bills moving to limit or prohibit diversity programming in public education.
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Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From state AI guidance to Supreme Court rulings impacting district leaders’ social media use, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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DOE unveils $180M for energy efficiency, air quality upgrades in K-12 schools
The 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize will provide school districts funding for new HVAC systems, building envelope and lighting projects, electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.
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Deep Dive
Special education advocates warn of ‘chilling effects’ from anti-DEI efforts
A researcher at the Heritage Foundation, however, says DEI rollbacks would benefit the special education community.
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What themes are emerging from state AI guidance?
States are focusing on how the tech will impact the workforce as they stress the need for AI literacy.
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HVAC pre-apprenticeship program aims to improve skilled worker pipeline
The Pryor High School Innovation Center in Oklahoma is providing hands-on training that includes repairing and maintaining the school’s HVAC systems.
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Just 47% of public schools rate themselves highly on college prep
NCES also found only 62% of public schools include college and career milestones in their graduation requirements.
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How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers
Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry.
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Supreme Court protects public officials’ free speech rights in social media rulings
The two cases could impact how school board members and district leaders navigate social media.
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Data privacy, cybersecurity lead comments on COPPA Rule proposal
Some commenters called for more alignment of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
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Learning shouldn’t take a summer break, White House and Ed Dept say
Districts are being asked to redouble efforts to provide summer learning by using remaining COVID funds and other federal monies.
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Anti-abortion curriculum measures proliferate in handful of states
Proposals would require students to watch a fetal development animation that has been questioned by state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.