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- Federal House GOP Passes Parents' Rights Bill in Clash Over SchoolsThe legislation seeks to give parents a role in what's taught in public schools, but it has little chance in the Democrat-run Senate.Federal How Schools Fare in Biden's Proposed BudgetPresident Joe Biden released his fiscal 2024 budget, which calls for more money for preschool, Title I, and special education.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.Federal Opinion Is This the Key to Unlocking Breakthrough Education Research?An innovative federal R&D program for education is getting underway. Rick Hess and Jal Mehta discuss their mixed feelings about it.Federal Educators' Mental Health Gets New Attention in Federal BillThe legislation aims to support the mental health of school staff as they report high levels of depression and work-related stress.Federal House Republicans Say Schools 'Stonewalled' Concerned ParentsPreviewing their agenda, GOP members prioritized 'parents' rights' in the first education committee hearing since taking control of the House.Federal Biden Calls for More Mental Health Care at Schools in State of the UnionBiden focused much of his annual speech on the mental health and well-being of children and youth.Federal USDA Clamps Down on Salt and Sugar in Proposed School Nutrition GuidelinesIt marks the first time the federal agency is calling for limiting the amount of added sugars in school meals.Federal Q&A Boosting 'Pathetically Low' Teacher Pay Is Top of Mind for Bernie SandersThe progressive senator from Vermont spoke with Education Week as he prepares to chair the Senate's education committee.Federal What’s Behind the Push for a $60K Base Teacher SalaryWhen reintroduced in Congress, a bill to raise teacher salaries will include money to account for regional cost differences.Federal Teachers Shouldn't Have to Drive Ubers on the Side, Education Secretary SaysIn a speech on priorities for the year, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said teachers should be paid competitive salaries.Federal A Chaotic Start to a New Congress: What Educators Need to KnowA new slate of lawmakers will have the chance to influence federal education policy in the 118th Congress.Federal Historic Changes to Title IX and School Safety Funding: How 2022 Shaped K-12 PolicyFederal lawmakers sought to make Title IX more inclusive, respond to school shootings, and crack down on corrupt charter schools.Federal What Education Issues Did Voters Care About Most? Hint: It Was Not Critical Race TheoryAn NEA poll shows voters' education priorities in the midterm elections.