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How willing are educators to carry a gun in school?

May 31, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

Last year marked the most violent for school shootings, with over 300 incidents recorded in 2022, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database. If recent trends continue, it’s likely that shootings in 2023 will outpace last year’s record, at about […]


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How to reimagine teacher leadership

May 26, 2023

Via: eSchool News

The typical leadership structure in a school is quite rigid, with administrators and teachers filling their roles separately. In this model, teacher skills are only utilized inside of the classroom, leaving teacher leadership potential on the table. Because this is […]


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White House calls on colleges to act against antisemitism

May 25, 2023

Via: Higher Ed Dive

Antisemitic vandalism and harassment are on the rise at colleges. An official from the Anti-Defamation League said earlier this year that Jewish students are more likely to encounter an antisemitic incident on campus now than they were five years ago. […]


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U.S. Department of Education, NASA Strengthen Partnership to Advance STEM and Space Education

May 24, 2023

Via: U.S. Department of Education

NASA and the U.S. Department of Education signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, strengthening the collaboration between the two agencies, including efforts to increase access to high-quality STEM and space education to students and schools across the nation. Specifically, […]


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How Makerspaces in Schools Can Support Student Mental Health

May 19, 2023

Via: Ed Surge

Makerspaces in schools are a place where the normal rules of classroom learning are tossed aside in favor of just a couple — have fun, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. As schools continue to grapple with a student […]


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Texas bill restricting transgender college athletes nears the governor’s desk

May 18, 2023

Via: Higher Ed Dive

Conservative policymakers across the U.S. have introduced a flurry of bills seeking to block rights for transgender people in recent months. Texas is a chief battleground for these issues, as anti-trans proposals have the backing of prominent lawmakers. The bill […]


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School food prices soar by nearly 300%, consumer price index shows

May 17, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

Food prices at elementary and secondary schools have skyrocketed — up 296% in April compared to the same time last year, according to new consumer price index data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The significant increase in school […]


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New York lawmakers again seek to ban legacy, early decision college admissions

May 15, 2023

Via: Higher Ed Dive

Legacy admissions, which favor family members of alumni, have come under new scrutiny in recent years, as critics say they are slanted toward White, wealthy applicants. Similar criticisms are leveled against early decision and early action plans, which allow prospective […]


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K-12 anticipates a summer of school construction

May 10, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

Just beyond the schoolhouse doors of Shiwi Ts’ana Elementary School in Zuni, New Mexico, stand tall buttes with flat tops, steep sides, and rock formations that turn a golden color as the sun dips in the sky. It’s a breathtaking […]


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U.S. Department of Education Announces 161 Students to be Honored as 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars

May 10, 2023

Via: U.S. Department of Education

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars […]


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Prioritizing Student Parents

May 9, 2023

Via: Inside Higher Ed

Generation Hope, an organization focused on supporting parenting students, is launching a new certification to identify and reward colleges, universities and nonprofits actively supporting students with children. The three-year certification, called the FamilyU Seal, is open to two-year and four-year […]


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Why your school needs to act now against lead in drinking water

May 8, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

Schools are designed to nurture young minds and help students flourish. And yet for too many kids, a hidden danger lingers in the pipes that deliver the water they drink. That toxic element? Lead. Lead exposure in schools poses a […]


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What’s Lost When a Teacher Leaves a School

May 5, 2023

Via: Ed Surge

“Her teacher quit last Friday. Just like that, she’s gone,” my friend said to me just a few weeks ago, devastated that her daughter’s second grade teacher — her favorite teacher — left before the school year ended. Visibly shaken, […]


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Campus mental health platform Uwill lands $30 million in funding

May 2, 2023

Via: Higher Ed Dive

London casts Uwill as a complement to campus counseling operations. Its client list includes Dartmouth College, Florida Gulf Coast University and the University of Michigan. Uwill is one of several mental health platforms that surged in popularity when the coronavirus […]


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Bills limiting student pronoun use introduced in almost half the states

May 1, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

Almost half of states saw legislation introduced in the first three months of 2023 that would regulate student pronoun usage in schools, according to a count by the National Conference of State Legislatures. As of April 6, there had been […]


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3 key parts of this district’s student mental health support

April 28, 2023

Via: eSchool News

The data is clear: Our students are in the midst of a mental health crisis. A survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in three high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic, […]


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Funding an assistive listening system in your school

April 27, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Untreated hearing loss can have lasting effects on students’ academic achievement, social relationships, and self-esteem. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) reports that even mild hearing loss can cause a child to miss as much as 50 percent of […]


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Average public school teacher salary rose 2% in 2021-22

April 25, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

“A perfect storm is brewing in public schools,” NEA President Becky Pringle said in a statement, as signs suggest the teacher shortage may be worsening. “Low wages and a lack of professional respect are leaving too many classrooms without teachers,” […]


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High-profile security incidents drive creation of state school safety centers

April 21, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

State school safety centers have emerged over the past two decades as a solution for helping states provide security training, technical assistance and resources to schools. To better understand these centers’ challenges, accomplishments and services offered, WestEd’s Justice & Prevention […]


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Schools should partner with family farms to provide nutrition and education

April 11, 2023

Via: EdSource

California residents know that winter brings plentiful bright-flavored citrus fruits. These fruit trees have been part of Southern California’s landscape since 1871 when they were first planted in the Inland Empire, and are an enduring symbol of the Golden State. […]