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Opinion
A Student Journalist's Plea: Stop Censoring Us (and Our Advisers)
High school newspaper staff deserve the same rights as professionals: to uncover wrongdoings and inform the public.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
Are Cultural Clashes Over K-12 Normal?
An examination of education reform throughout the decades reveals that value-laden debates, not technocratic ones, seem to be the rule.
Law & Courts
Oxford Schools and Staff Have Immunity in Shooting Lawsuits, Judge Rules
A judge ruled that staff at Oxford High School cannot be sued for a shooting that killed four students and wounded seven others.
Law & Courts
After 50 Years, a U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Educational Equity Is Still Debated
In a school finance case from Texas, the justices held that the wealth of districts was not subject to extra constitutional scrutiny.
States
Should Superintendent Salaries Be Capped? Some States Are Considering It
Superintendent pay is under constant scrutiny, and proposals come up occasionally to cap it. But they rarely gain traction.
Law & Courts
Florida Law Requiring Gun Buyers to Be 21 Is Upheld
A federal appeals court said the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act is consistent with the Second Amendment.
Federal
How Schools Fare in Biden's Proposed Budget
President Joe Biden released his fiscal 2024 budget, which calls for more money for preschool, Title I, and special education.
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State testing is around the corner! Join us as we discuss how teachers can use formative data to drive improved outcomes on state assessments.
- Policy & Politics Chicago's Next Mayor Will Be a Former EducatorFormer Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas and former teacher Brandon Johnson will face off in an April runoff.States Which States Are Considering 'Don't Say Gay' Bills and Where They StandOver the past three years, legislative attacks on education about gender identity and sexual orientation have picked up momentum.Law & Courts Supreme Court Will Decide Fate of Student Loan Relief: What Teachers Need to KnowThe AFT and NEA remind the justices in briefs that teachers carry significant student debt and the pandemic made things worse.States Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Continues to Spur More Extreme Versions NationwideForty two bills have been introduced in 22 states based on the controversial measure, with many mandating more excessive censorship.Policy & Politics Opinion Tips and Cautions for Educators and Policymakers From Influential ScholarsWhat some of the nation’s most influential education scholars have to say about practice, policy, and research.School Choice & Charters A Major Reversal on Religious Charter Schools in OklahomaThe attorney general withdrew his predecessor's opinion that religious groups could not be excluded from the state charter school program.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on Online Learning & Integrity
This Spotlight will help you use tech to enhance student engagement, learn tips for creating assignments that outsmart ChatGPT, and more.
Student Achievement
Spotlight
Spotlight on Online Tutoring
This Spotlight will help you examine research outlining the benefits of online tutoring, identify best practices, and more.
Student Well-Being
Spotlight
Spotlight on SEL for Students
This Spotlight will help you understand what's classified as social-emotional learning, how much time should be dedicated to SEL, and more.
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- Law & Courts Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down South Carolina’s ‘Disturbing Schools’ LawA federal appeals court held that the statutes, which have been the subject of nationwide attention, were unconstitutionally vague.School Choice & Charters Opinion A Charter Academy Delivering a ‘Classical’ Education Grows in PopularityAt its core, Great Hearts Academy seeks to foster virtuous human beings, explains the schools' CEO.Education Funding 4 Ways States Are Trying to Fix How They Fund SchoolsAdvocates in many places are pushing for reforms that precisely target more robust aid to schools and students in need.Federal The Push for a $60K Base Teacher Salary Gains Steam as Bernie Sanders Signs OnSanders' legislation complements a proposal in the House and comes as state lawmakers from both parties prioritize legislation to boost teacher pay.Federal Q&A Ending 'Government-Run Monopoly' on Schools Is Top Priority for Rep. Virginia FoxxThe Republican chair of the U.S. House's education committee plans to pass parents' rights and school choice bills.States Plans to Require Student COVID-19 Vaccinations Flopped. Here's WhyPolicies mandating COVID-19 vaccines for school attendance have largely failed to materialize three years into the pandemic.
Analyst's View
What’s the Role of Entrepreneurship in the K-12 Curriculum?
Students who went through the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship program have launched companies focused on coding, bilingual study, and experiential learning.
Market Trends
5 Ways the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Will Impact the Ed-Tech Market
Entrepreneurs and investors will badly miss the financial terms and other support the institution offered to early-stage companies.
Purchasing Alert
Minn. District Buying Social Studies Curriculum; Calif. System Purchasing Math Print Materials
A Minnesota school system is seeking an array of curriculum resources, and a major Texas district is buying art materials.
Purchasing Alert
Arizona District’s RFP Looks for Library Platform; S.C. System Buying Behavior-Management Program
An Arizona district is looking for a library and online research platform, and a South Carolina school system has put out an RFP for a behavior management system.