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Many kids worry about missing school due to illness, poll finds

In the latest poll—based on 1,300 responses last month from parents of 11- to 18-year-olds—2 in 3 said their child frets about how missing school will affect their grades. The same number worry about missing friends or school activities.

The Future of Assessment Leveraging Artificial Intelligence

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 17th at 4 pm ET

In the rapidly evolving world of education, where innovation is the key to staying ahead, AI-powered tools for education are emerging as transformative forces. One area witnessing a revolutionary change is assessments. As traditional assessment methods face challenges adapting to the digital age's demands, Artificial Intelligence (AI) redefines how we evaluate learning outcomes.

Parents challenged the Book of Mormon, the Quran in this Utah school district. Here’s what happened next

The review of the religious titles took eight months in Davis School District, which previously took heat for banning the Bible before later reversing that decision.

What’s the secret to childhood resilience? It’s not what you think

Reinvigorating youth sports may be the answer. It’s the ideal environment for kids to build life skills such as resilience and alleviate feelings of loneliness.

Green Bay school board shuts down possibility of former superintendent’s return

Despite members of the community rallying for Dr. Claude Tiller, Jr. to be reinstated as superintendent of the Green Bay Area Public School District, the Board of Education said the "window to have this conversation has closed" and the district is "moving forward" with the process of finding a new leader.

Brockton superintendent unretires, is put on leave at fiery school committee meeting

At a meeting to address ongoing violence at Brockton High School, Superintendent Michael Thomas, who went on medical leave before a $14 million budget shortfall was announced last year, rescinded his retirement notice; the school committee responded by placing him on paid administrative leave

Shootings during high school sports games are increasing. What are schools doing about it?

Gun violence has again seeped into a youth sporting event in Central Indiana, the latest case unfolding last week near Beech Grove High School after a girls' sectional basketball game had taken place.

An East Texas school district’s flagpole raises questions about America’s separation of church and state

The LaPoynor school district frequently flies a Christian flag, but may not be running afoul of the Constitution because it says students are choosing to raise it.

From teacher shortages to funding, Philly superintendent discusses district’s current challenges

One of the challenges schools are facing now is teacher shortages. Watlington says the district and other schools nationwide are having difficulty recruiting and retaining teachers.

FAFSA error could reduce high school seniors’ financial aid awards: What to know

The mistake stems from the department's apparent failure to update a key part of its aid calculation index for inflation, which has surged by some 20% since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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