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Judge Orders Texas to Open School Choice Program to Islamic Schools
The ruling also extends the application window for families by two weeks, in a case brought by Muslim families who alleged discrimination.
How the New NYC Schools Chief Plans to Improve Rigor and Equity
Building a solid foundation for interventions and changing perceptions around math and reading success are among challenges Kamar Samuels faces.
Meisha Porter Withdraws from Chicago Public Schools Ceo Search
With two candidates left, the Chicago Board of Education could pick a new CEO as soon as the end of this month.
Chicago Public Schools Closes Aspira Charters
Roughly 500 students from two ASPIRA high schools have transferred to other schools months before the end of the school year. On Thursday, the school board formalized the closing of the schools in an unanimous vote.
Cursive IS Back. but Should Students BE Learning the Skill?
A Virginia after-school cursive club went viral. More than two dozen states require cursive in their curriculums. Is it an effective learning tool or just nostalgia?
Alabama Legislators Launch Late Push to Expand Screen Time limits to K-12 Students
Just weeks after approving limits on screen time for preschoolers, Alabama lawmakers are mounting a last minute push to set screen time limits for all public school students. The House Education Policy Committee Thursday approved HB 584,
Kansas High Schoolers Could be Required to Take U.S. Citizenship Test to Graduate
TOPEKA — In what founding document does the phrase “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” appear? Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War? Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators? These are among the 128 questions on the U.S. citizenship test, and they could become study m…
Detroit District Muslim Students Say This School Policy IS Unfair Eid AL Fitr
Though students’ absence for Eid al-Fitr is excused, they will not be eligible to receive a perfect attendance incentive in the Detroit Public Schools Community District if they miss school for the holiday.