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Research isn’t giving educators what they want, but a reset is possible.
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Law & Courts
Biden's Title IX Rule to Expand Protections of Trans Students Struck Down
The rule improperly expands sex-discrimination protection to gender identity, a judge says.
Privacy & Security
What Schools Should Know About the PowerSchool Data Breach
The company this week notified districts of a hack that occurred Dec. 28.
Will AI Transform Standardized Testing?
AI has the potential to help usher in a new, deeper breed of state standardized tests, but there are plenty of reasons for caution.
AI Has Taken Classrooms by Storm. School Operations Could Be Next
Generative AI tools could help schools with operational tasks like budgeting, transportation, data analysis, and even zoning.
What Teacher PD on AI Should Look Like. Some Early Models Are Emerging
A more structured approach to professional development on AI is emerging.
Why Schools Need to Wake Up to the Threat of AI 'Deepfakes' and Bullying
Schools are underprepared to deal with a deluge of AI-created videos that harm the reputations of students and educators.
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- LeadershipStudent Well-Being Social Media Issues for Kids Shaping Up to Be 'Unpredictable' in 2025Donald Trump back in the White House, Elon Musk's growing influence, and the end of fact checkers at Facebook could mean big changes.
Is Student Behavior Getting Any Better? What a New Survey SaysStudent misbehavior has routinely topped teachers' lists of concerns and most pressing challenges in recent years.Teachers Set the Agenda for This Math PD Program. So Far, They Like the ResultsInviting teachers to set the professional learning agenda "shouldn't be radical," said one of the project's leads.Policy & PoliticsFederal How Trump's Cabinet Picks Could Affect K-12 SchoolsTrump's Cabinet could affect everything from students' meals to schools' broadband access.
Rural Schools Are Set to Lose Key Federal Funds—Unless Congress Acts FastThousands of districts near national forest land could lose money as the Secure Rural Schools Act expires.Jimmy Carter and Education: Highlights of a Long Record on School PolicyThe 39th president oversaw the creation of the U.S. Department of Education.Teaching & LearningCollege & Workforce Readiness What Parents Say They Want Their Kids to Get Out of High SchoolA new poll finds that parents strongly support more options for their kids that might reshape the high school experience.
Thousands of Teachers Will Get a Retirement Boost. Here's How It WorksSchool workers in states where districts don't participate in Social Security are poised to see bigger monthly checks.Biden Administration Scraps Medicaid Change for Special Ed. ServicesThe proposal aimed to streamline how schools bill Medicaid for the mental health and medical services they provide to students.TechnologyArtificial Intelligence This School Will Have Artificial Intelligence Teach Kids (With Some Human Help)Teachers will take on the role of guides and mentors rather than content experts.
FCC’s ‘Net Neutrality’ Rules Struck Down. Could This Mean Slower Internet for Schools?Many schools fear that without the policy protection internet service providers could slow down the flow of content to schools.What's In, What's Out for AI, Cellphones, Cybersecurity, and Other Ed-Tech StuffEducation technology changes quickly, and so do the trends that define how educators and students use it. What's ahead for 2025?
