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Memphis Schools Takeover Lawsuit Could BE Blocked
Details of a proposed Memphis-Shelby County Schools takeover are expected to develop rapidly as lawmakers await the public release of a financial audit.
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The Supreme Court's Decision on Birthright Citizenship Will Impact Access to Schools
The Supreme Court will weigh a provision that guarantees automatic citizenship to all babies born in the U.S. Here's a look at how their decision could impact different parts of the education world.
Did New York Blow $10 Million on Reading Instruction That Doesn’t Work?
In April 2024, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made a bold promise: The state would revamp its approach to literacy and boost state reading scores by double digits. “We’re turning the page on how we teach students how to read,” she said in front of a first grade class in Albany. The state would raise […]
West Contra Costa Unified Must Hire Qualified Teachers, Appeals Court Rules
The California First Court of Appeal overturned a decision by the Contra Costa County Superior Court, ruling that West Contra Costa Unified School District must hire more qualified teachers and update one of its schools in order to comply with the Williams Settlement Legislation.
North Carolina Gov. Outlines Education Priorities to Crowd of Educators, Policymakers
Gov. Josh Stein on Monday outlined his education priorities ahead of this year’s short legislative session, including raising teacher compensation and adding additional school support personnel to meet students’ nonacademic needs. “If we truly believe that kids are the future of this state, then we have to make the job…
Suburban Detroit School Settles Lawsuit with Palestinian Student over Pledge of Allegiance Dispute
A suburban Detroit school district has agreed to give First Amendment training to staff to settle a lawsuit by a teenager who said a teacher humiliated her for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Spotlight on ‘Addictive’ Social Media Design After Landmark Verdict Against Meta, Google
The verdict does not force the social media titans to change harmful design features.
Daily Routines Math Fact Fluency
Daily routines that include manipulatives tasks can boost early elementary students’ math fact fluency and confidence.
Indianapolis Public School Board Selects Rashid for Vacant Seat
IPS school board selected Hasaan Rashid in a 4-2 vote to fill Gayle Cosby’s vacant seat.