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North Texas school district is nation’s first to use new active shooter technology

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When a shooting happens, sensors turn red or green. Red means you don’t want to go in that direction because the shooter has been detected. Green indicates a pathway to safety.

The price tag for COVID school closures that led to historic learning losses for kids could top $28 trillion

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The figures come from a new study by Eric Hanushek, a Stanford University economist and expert on education, following on his own 2020 study, as well as work published by professors at Harvard and Dartmouth in October.

Parents demand principal of US’ top public school be fired after she withheld prestigious awards

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As a result of the deception, pupils who had been named 'commended students' by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation were purposely left in the dark so as to not 'hurt the feelings of' other students.

37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

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While massive COVID quarantines and school closures have diminished, we’re still grappling with the impact of learning during a global pandemic. This begs the question: What’s next for education?

Ron DeSantis vows to ‘flip’ more school boards in 2024

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In 2021 DeSantis vowed to get his “political apparatus” involved in school board races, a promise which held this year. For 2024, he’s calling his shots two years in advance.

Clintondale superintendent resigns amid racism allegations, credential questions

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Rodriguez Broadnax also allegedly did not have certification to serve as superintendent when he worked in other states, including Nevada and North Carolina.

More teacher diversity, training keys to better outcomes in Pawtucket, CF

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There is a deep need for more teachers of color, as studies show that students learn better from people who look like them, and more programs to get veteran teachers helping new teachers are also important.

Ohio releases guidelines for schools that want to arm teachers

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The Ohio School Safety Center’s Armed School Staff Essential Training curriculum includes 24 hours of initial training and eight hours of annual recertification training, the maximum number of hours permitted by law, according to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office.

Ohio teacher told principal using students’ preferred pronouns violated her religion. She was forced to resign, lawsuit says

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The teacher, Vivian Geraghty, is now suing Jackson Memorial Middle School's principal, the Board of Education, and two district employees.

This principal turns into Elf on the Shelf to spark joy and curiosity at school

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"Mr. Roman is one of a kind. It’s very fitting for this season that his first name is Nick because he truly is St. Nick Roman," wrote one parent. "He truly doesn’t want any child to have a bad day and will do anything to make them smile."

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