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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.
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Legislative Analyst Sees Merit in Gov. Newsom’s Plan for Realigning California’s School Bureaucracy
The LAO likes the idea of moving the Department of Education under the control of the governor but wants the Legislature to get involved in the details.
How Childhood Reading Became Oklahoma’s Top Policy Focus
OKLAHOMA CITY — Everywhere House Speaker Kyle Hilbert goes, the topic of childhood literacy follows. Hilbert, R-Bristow, said improving Oklahoma’s elementary reading scores is “top of the agenda for me,” and he’s been telling everyone who will listen. “Every single event that I’m asked to go to or every single question…
Green Schools = Big Savings
In Warren County, Kentucky, the school district saved more than $2 million in utility costs since retrofitting five schools with solar panels and introducing other energy efficiencies. In Jamestown, Rhode Island, installing solar panels at two schools is saving the district more than $60,000 per year. After the school…
Research Backed Strategies Keep Students on Task
Teachers can help students build the ability to stay on task by ensuring they have a clear path to start working and a reason to continue.
3 Ways to Help Students Become Confident Public Speakers
Explore strategies for helping students with fear of public speaking to build confidence and overcome anxiety in the classroom.
Using Videos Class Effectively
To use videos most effectively, teachers should design lessons that use short clips as resources to spur class discussion.
Many U.S. Adults Are Skipping Parenting or Having Fewer Kids—and It’s Forcing Schools to Close
Fewer students are leaving many public schools underenrolled and districts with less funding. As costs remain high, more systems are considering closures, consolidations and cuts.
As North Texas School Districts Turn to Virtual Options, Some Hope It Will Bring Back Students
Several North Texas districts are launching new virtual and hybrid high school programs after a state law expanded funding for online learning. Leaders hope the options will help attract and retain students as enrollment shifts.