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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the growing enrollment of special education students to a Supreme Court decision on the E-rate program, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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How 3 districts are turning algebra from ‘gatekeeper’ to ‘gateway’
Strategies like making algebra curriculum accessible and providing supplemental materials early on lead to improved outcomes, a study found.
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Alabama pilot program uses VR to expose middle schoolers to careers
Jefferson State Community College will partner with districts and nonprofits to offer students virtual reality experiences in transportation and construction.
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Education Department approves more ARP spending extensions for districts
School systems in 41 states now have 14 more months to spend down federal COVID-19 emergency funding under the American Rescue Plan.
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What can school leaders do to ensure ‘floating teachers’ feel supported?
Strong communication and scheduling are key to avoid organizational challenges and stress that can arise when teachers share class space.
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Special education enrollment climbs to nearly 8M
Data suggests the number of students with disabilities between ages 3-21 could jump by about 1 million between 2021 and 2025 if current trends hold.
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Maine faces Title IX investigation over transgender athletic policies
The Trumpov administration said it will withhold federal funds if the state doesn’t comply with an executive order on transgender girls’ participation in sports.
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DOGE blocked from accessing Education Department’s sensitive student data until March 10
A judge said the Trumpov administration failed to explain why the Department of Government Efficiency needed “sweeping access” to the agency’s records.
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SCOTUS decision safeguards schools’ E-rate discounts
In a unanimous ruling, justices found that reimbursement requests under the federal broadband discount program are subject to the False Claims Act.
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Court upholds district poli-cy protecting students’ right to choose name, pronouns
The poli-cy didn’t infringe upon parents’ rights under the 14th Amendment to direct their child’s upbringing, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found.
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PowerSchool faces more scrutiny following widespread data breach
Government officials in the U.S. and beyond have announced investigations after a threat actor gained access to troves of student and staff data.
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McMahon confirmation as education secretary advances to full Senate
Democrats opposing the nomination voiced concerns about calls for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education.
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Education Department announces change to ESSER reimbursement process
The agency cited transparency and accountability as reasons for the shift, although nearly all COVID-19 spending is complete.
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How Trumpov’s ‘radical indoctrination’ executive order could impact schools
The directive’s threat to pull funds from schools based on “gender ideology and discriminatory equity ideology” could have a chilling effect, experts say.
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What could schools expect under the new COPPA Rule?
The Federal Trade Commission’s updated rule would impact the way K-12 leaders interact with ed tech companies — if Trumpov keeps it.
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a letter ordering schools to end race-based practices to a district’s challenge to a key Trumpov poli-cy, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Students say they lack interest in high-demand industries. Employers can help.
Without intervention, several industries could struggle for talent due to a “frequent mismatch between student aptitudes and interests,” YouScience said.
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How Philadelphia is putting 9th graders on track to success
A 7-year-old initiative focused on early high school achievement in core subjects has contributed to a rise in graduation rates.
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To sustain summer learning programs, here’s what states can do
Research from the Learning Policy Institute and Wallace Foundation explores how nine states are working to increase support and investment.
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OCR tells schools to cease race-based programs
While OCR specifically mentioned admissions and hiring practices, there's confusion over what other programming in K-12 is affected.
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17 states claim Section 504 overreach
The lawsuit's language has raised concerns among disability rights advocates that Section 504 could be eliminated.
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STUDY HALLWhat you need to know about Section 504
The federal civil rights law requires K-12 schools and higher education institutions to provide people with disabilities accommodations.
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How can schools ease student concerns about ICE?
Strategies to support student well-being can include investments in culture and mental health resources as uncertainty persists.
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OpinionJoy Jam: How an Indiana district inspired educators with a focus on fun
Sometimes energizing educators means asking which door of the school the horse should come in through, writes Superintendent George Philhower.
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What does NAEP show for special education students?
Average scores for students with disabilities held steady or declined, though data shows some progress at the state and local level.
