EdWeek Update: July 23, 2018: July 23, 2018

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How Many Seats Do Teachers Get on the State Board of Ed.? In Most Places, None

Few states give teachers a seat—or a vote—on the board of education. But some say the governing entities are making more of an effort to prioritize teacher voice. Read more.

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COMMENTARY

Are Schools Trying to Teach Too Much?

It's time to rethink and reduce the current courseloads schools require. The current curricula are overstuffed, writes David J. Ferrero Read more.

Candidates in Midterms Spar Over School Funding vs. Taxes

Candidates are whipsawed by demands for higher teacher pay and more K-12 aid, along with pressure to hold the line on taxes and spending. Read more.

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OPINION

Child Separations Are Cruel. Teachers, We Must Speak Out

Teachers have a moral obligation to protest family separations at the border, writes Justin Minkel. Read more.

Can Big Bird and Elmo Boost Social-Emotional Learning?

McGraw-Hill Education and the creator of Sesame Street have agreed to work together to bring content focused on social-emotional learning to elementary and pre-kindergarten students. Read more.

Majority of States Fall Short on Special Education Compliance, Ed. Dept. Says

States are evaluated by the Education Department each year in how well they meet both the regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as well as how students with disabilities are performing academically. Read more.

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