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How Educators Say They'll Vote in the 2024 Election
Educators' feelings on Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vary by age and the communities where they work.
Law & Courts
This State Requires Schools to Teach the Bible. Parents and Teachers Are Suing
Opponents of an Oklahoma directive that compels schools to teach the Bible are suing the state’s superintendent of public instruction.
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Oklahoma State Chief Ryan Walters: 'Trump's Won the Argument on Education'
The state schools chief's name comes up as Republicans discuss who could become education secretary in a second Trump administration.
States
5 Ways You Didn't Know the Election Will Affect K-12 Schools
Voters will weigh ballot items that affect funding for electric school buses, tax revenue for state education budgets, and more.
Law & Courts
Court Battles and Presidential Election Have Big Implications for Title IX Regulation
A federal appeals court heard arguments about whether some provisions of the Title IX regulation should be allowed to go into wider effect.
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Trump's K-12 Record in His First Term Offers a Blueprint for What Could Be Next
In his first term, Trump sought to significantly expand school choice, slash K-12 spending, and tear down the U.S. Department of Education.
Law & Courts
Top Affirmative Action Foe Has New Target: Scholarships for Aspiring Minority Teachers
The legal activist behind the U.S. Supreme Court college admissions decision has now sued over an Illinois minority scholarship program.
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67% of 4th graders read below grade level. Learn how high-dosage virtual tutoring is closing the reading gap in schools across the country.
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- Federal Why Trump and Harris Have Barely Talked About Schools This ElectionKamala Harris and Donald Trump haven't outlined many plans for K-12 schools, reflecting what's been the norm in recent contests for the White House.Federal Who Could Be Donald Trump's Next Education Secretary?Trump must decide if he wants someone with a "proven track record" or a "culture warrior," says a former GOP Hill staffer.Federal Who Could Be Kamala Harris' Education Secretary?Democrats are looking for a secretary with strong management experience, perhaps a former governor.Federal Explainer The U.S. Department of Education, ExplainedThere's a lot of talk—again—about eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what it does and how it works.School Choice & Charters Charter Schools Are in Uncharted Political Waters This Election SeasonFrom big constitutional questions to more practical, local concerns, the charter school sector faces a number of challenges.Federal The White House Set Out to Recruit Thousands of Tutors. Did It Make a Difference?Adults stepped up, but students' needs remain high just as interventions funded by federal relief money are at risk of ending.
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A new study suggests that policymakers have limited knowledge about the impact of teacher pension expenses on school district budgets...
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Literacy Leadership?
Answer 7 questions about the role of leadership in reading and literacy practices and curriculum.
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As someone who’s been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, I’m pleased to share how our whole-community approach is bringing students back to the classroom and improving school culture. Chronic absenteeism has plagued schools across the nation, so this challenge isn’t unique to our district—which serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities—but we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we’re seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year.
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A new survey examines edtech’s potential to reduce the amount of time that’s lost to disruptions because students can’t see or hear instr...
- Education Funding Billions of Dollars for School Buildings Are on the Ballot This NovemberSeveral large districts and the state of California hope to capitalize on interest in the presidential election to pass big bonds.Policy & Politics Interactive Education Week's Guide to the 2024 ElectionThe presidential race isn't the only one on ballots this November that could have major implications for K-12 schools.Federal Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Would Be 'Honored' to Be Trump's Education SecretaryThe conservative education activist is "as much in the mix as anyone," according to a former GOP congressional staffer.Law & Courts Court Revives Asian-American Groups' Challenge to New York City Selective AdmissionsNew York's program has sought to increase representation of Black and Latino students in its selective high schools.Education Funding Gun Violence Takes a Toll. We Need More Support, Principals Tell CongressAt a congressional roundtable, school leaders made an emotional appeal for more funds to help schools recover from gun violence.Education Funding ESSER Is Ending. Which Investments Accomplished the Most?Districts have until Sept. 30 to commit their last round of federal COVID aid to particular expenses.