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61 Boys on Jeffco Girls Sports Rosters Were Mascots Managers Trainers
The federal education department said it found 61 boys on girls’ sports rosters in Jeffco Public Schools. The district says the boys weren’t competitors.
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How Parents Can Talk to Their Kids About Vaping as Fda Authorizes Some Flavored E-Cigarettes
Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students vape. Although that’s down from previous years, e-cigarettes remain the most commonly used tobacco products among teens.
Wyoming Students Spend Less Time in Pe. an Expert Wants to Change That.
The squeak of sneakers on a gym floor and squawk of whistles are common school sounds during PE class. But with the increasing emphasis on academic testing in recent decades, are Wyoming public school students getting enough physical education and activity? Likely not, said Dr. Ben Kern, an associate professor at the U…
DPSCD Cooley High Demolition Subject of Community Meetings
The Detroit Public Schools Community District held two meetings this week to hear from residents about the planned demolition of the historic Cooley High School Building.
Retrieval Games High School Classrooms
Retrieval games for high school classrooms offer a fun way for students to review previously learned material in a high-energy format.
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Denver Public Schools Adopts Bell to Bell Cellphone Ban
Students’ cellphones, smartwatches, and other devices must be turned off and out of sight during school, according to a policy adopted by the Denver school board Monday.
Shaw and Barrera Offer Starkly Different Visions for California Schools
Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera, both board presidents of high-performing school districts, are running for state superintendent of public instruction with differing views on transgender students, funding and ethnic studies.
California School Districts Battle for $3.9 Billion They Argue Is Due Now, Not Later
Gov. Newsom warns it's prudent to hold back the funding in case a flood of expected new money dries up; school districts disagree.