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POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From upcoming education-related Supreme Court hearings to a mismatch on grades versus assessments, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Retrieved from AG Liz Murrill.
Louisiana state leaders push forward with Ten Commandments law
State leaders said the mandate would bring “discipline” back to schools and that parents who disagree with the posters can tell their child not to look.
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NYC Public Schools to implement Black studies curriculum in 2024-25 school year
The pre-K-12 curriculum co-developed with a coalition of six organizations was piloted in 120 schools in the 2023-24 school year.
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Moving from ‘pockets of excellence’ to ‘systems of excellence’ for students with disabilities
If solutions work for some children in some places, “why not everywhere for every student every day?” asked Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.
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What is certain in science? Uncertainty!
The upcoming Perseid meteor shower and other scientific phenomenon provide perfect opportunities to demonstrate the imperfectness of science.
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Anti-deepfake efforts ramp up in Congress as issue looms over schools
AI-generated deepfake images, audio and video pose a threat to students and staff. Two Senate bills aim to chip away at those challenges.
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Harris chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former educator, as running mate
Walz’s K-12 accomplishments as governor include signing universal school meals into law and increasing education funding by billions.
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TikTok knowingly violated child privacy law, internal message alleges
The company wouldn't delete children's accounts unless parents submitted a form with information that was already in its possession, a federal lawsuit says.
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What will the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term bring for K-12?
The nation’s highest court is set to hear separate cases on FCC reimbursements and exhausting administrative remedies.
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Nearly 60% of grades don’t match student test scores
A study from the Equitable Grading Project recommends steps to improve grading practices to reduce both grade inflation and grade depression.
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Retrieved from Screenshot: Senate Appropriations Committee on August 01, 2024
Senate committee offers slight increase for education in FY 2025
The $80 billion proposal is about 11% more than a House committee recommendation.
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Swish: Teaching fractions on the basketball court
Two California districts are using a series of games to help students make meaningful math connections and strengthen executive functioning skills.
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A look at 13 years of Title IX policy in public schools
With the implementation of the Biden administration’s rule governing the federal sex discrimination law, we look back at major events in recent Title IX history.
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Title IX rule blocked in more than half of states — just as it takes effect
The Education Department clarified on Thursday that it will continue enforcing the 2020 rule in states where the new rule is enjoined.
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Opinion
3 critical areas of focus for building student relationships
Two education leaders detail strategies for ensuring students feel seen, heard and respected — and how that can help learners realize their potential.
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STAFFED UP
How registered principal apprenticeships are filling gaps 1 year in
North Dakota education leaders say they rolled out the model to better address teacher shortages and improve student achievement.
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Special education advocates focus on funding, mental health and teacher shortages
The field is struggling with teacher and staff vacancies, as well as growing demands for services, CEC and CASE members say.
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POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the 5th Circuit Court’s ruling against the FCC to more states being blocked from enforcing the Title IX rule, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Instructure to be acquired by KKR for $4.8B
The acquisition will take the global ed tech company private as it pursues an “aggressive” strategy to “continue scaling” its technology portfolio.
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New York bans realistic active shooter drills in schools
Starting this school year, drills must be "trauma-informed" and conducted in a "developmentally and age-appropriate manner."
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Senate passes bipartisan bills to protect children, teens online
One of the bills, the Kids Online Safety Act, is stirring concerns over censorship and schools’ ability to use ed tech.
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To help students become motivated writers, give them an audience
If students have specific readers or a purpose in mind, they’re more likely to enjoy and engage in writing assignments, an education professor suggests.
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Financial barriers prevented low-income students from accessing summer learning
Districts used summer programs to address academic lags following the pandemic but anticipate curbing them as federal COVID-19 funding dries up.
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California law shuns ‘emotional disturbance’ term in special education
Supporters say using the term “emotional disability” will help remove stigma from mental health challenges among students.
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BY THE NUMBERS
Per-pupil spending nears $36K in New York City
Two recent reports provide a snapshot of trends in K-12 revenue and spending.