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Parents watch their children through a classroom window on the first day of school at Betsy Ross Elementary School in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 6, 2026. Teaching courses tend lack a focus on how new teachers in particular manage relationships with parents, but some preparation programs are now emphasizing that element.
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The lawsuit says school sports are an essential part of education, including for transgender students.
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