The law aims to curb antisemitism in California schools, despite objections it could limit classroom speech. The measure adds new oversight roles and guidelines for educators. The post Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to combat antisemitism in California schools appeared first on District Administration.| District Administration
The state association of school librarians and three high schoolers are challenging the rule that has led to removals of 21 books. The post SC rule barring books with ‘sexual conduct’ from K12 schools is unconstitutional, lawsuit claims appeared first on District Administration.| District Administration
The federal government has ended a 50-year effort to track high school students’ academic and life outcomes. Researchers warn the move will erase valuable data used to shape education policy and understand student success. The post Government ends decades-long study of high school experiences appeared first on District Administration.| District Administration
The shocking revelation that one-quarter of Ohio’s students are chronically absent from school goes beyond typical truancy concerns, revealing a post-pandemic crisis that threatens an entire generation’s educational outcomes. The post A quarter of Ohio students are chronically absent? Unpacking the state’s education crisis appeared first on District Administration.| District Administration
The Department of Defense Education Activity, which operates 161 schools on or near military bases worldwide, has halted all extracurricular activities, including sports, for more than 67,000 students. The post Shutdown cancels sports games and dances for students at military-base schools appeared first on District Administration.| District Administration
The lawsuit claims the Education Department violated the First Amendment by forcing partisan language into workers’ out-of-office emails during the shutdown. It names the Department of Education and Secretary Linda McMahon as defendants.| District Administration
Immigration raids are straining student mental health in California, where many children have undocumented parents. Experts warn the fear and separations can cause lasting anxiety and depression. The post As immigration raids shake families, school counselors help students cope with fear and loss appeared first on District Administration.| District Administration
History shows rapid tech rollouts in schools rarely yield lasting gains. MIT researcher Justin Reich urges a cautious, evidence-based approach as educators experiment with artificial intelligence. The post What past education technology failures can teach us about the future of AI in schools appeared first on District Administration.| District Administration
During the shutdown, previously awarded federal grants to schools are expected to continue, but new grants are paused until Congress acts. Student loan borrowers and education programs could face further disruption if the shutdown drags on. The post How the government shutdown will impact schools, student loans appeared first on District Administration.| District Administration
Political scientist Charles Murray warns U.S. education could mirror his 2050 forecast: widening divides and fewer opportunities amid literacy declines. Political scientist Charles Murray warns U.S. education could mirror his 2050 forecast: widening divides and fewer opportunities amid literacy declines.| District Administration
The Education Department says Fairfax County Public Schools may have violated the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment after reports a social worker arranged an abortion for a student without parental notice and pressured another into having one. The Education Department says Fairfax County Public Schools may have violated the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment after reports a social worker arranged an abortion for a student without parental notice and pressured another into having one.| District Administration
Live cameras, GPS tracking and navigation have reshaped the school bus experience for students and drivers. Live cameras, GPS tracking and navigation have reshaped the school bus experience for students and drivers.| District Administration
The proposed budget would cut U.S. Department of Education funding by 15%. It would eliminate $1.3 billion for English language learners and migrant students. It would also combine 18 funding streams, reducing them from about $6.5 billion to $2 billion.The proposed budget would cut U.S. Department of Education funding by 15%. It would eliminate $1.3 billion for English language learners and migrant students. It would also combine 18 funding streams, reducing them from about $6.5 billion to $2...| District Administration
According to GovSpend, a data procurement database, K-12 public schools nationwide have spent nearly half a billion dollars upgrading their security infrastructure with various pieces of technology over the past five years. According to GovSpend, a data procurement database, K-12 public schools nationwide have spent nearly half a billion dollars upgrading their security infrastructure with various pieces of technology over the past five years.| District Administration
The plan has stalled after funding was left out of the state budget and debates over curriculum fueled controversy. While some districts have launched the class on their own, others have delayed implementation amid concerns about cost and content. The plan has stalled after funding was left out of the state budget and debates over curriculum fueled controversy. While some districts have launched the class on their own, others have delayed implementation amid concerns about cost and content.| District Administration
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In light of the new Nation's Report Card, some experts are calling for reading instruction reform and the transition of power to the states.| District Administration
