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Increased Christianity in schools opens the door to Satanic Temple education programs

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The Satanic Temple is increasing its work in schools across the country, trying to combat a rise in religious teachings. The group recently began a religious release program in an Ohio school district and plans to expand to a district in Tennessee soon.

What’s a National Blue Ribbon School? These 356 schools just won the honor

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Each year, the U.S. Department of Education recognizes hundreds of schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools. But what exactly does this prestigious title even mean?

Oklahoma social studies education to be reformed with help of conservative influencers

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The committee includes conservative activists, such as Kevin Roberts, head of the Heritage Foundation, which led Project 2025, a conservative roadmap for a potential second Trump term.

Summer breaks from school get closer look in post-COVID environment

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While some blame misconceptions around year-round scheduling for its drop in popularity, others say shifting to it can make the lives of families and teachers more difficult.

Schools stare down deadline as COVID-19 relief funds set to expire

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Schools since the pandemic have invested money in teachers’ salaries, hiring more staff, adding math and reading specialists, updating HVAC systems and increasing mental health resources.

Schools grapple with illness stay-at-home standards amid battle against learning loss

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Administrators and health care professionals are adamant about finding a balance between the necessity of letting sick students stay home and the consequences of children missing school.

The days of optional SAT scores may be coming to an end

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Josef Durand, an expert admissions consultant at Quad Education Group, said SAT scores “are a notoriously poor predictor of student success and student potential in college.”

Education experts say they’re ready for AI this time

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is blazing a new trail this year in education as schools take concrete steps to incorporate the technology into their teaching, replacing the panic and confusion educators previously faced.

Students’ reading and math scores are abysmal. So why is only one getting attention?

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Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) results showed U.S. students hit an all-time low in their math scores last year while reading scores appear to have plateaued. Out of 81 countries, the U.S. was sixth in reading and 26th in math.

Winter blast cripples much of US, closing schools, snarling travel into Tuesday

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Millions of students will have an extra long Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, with schools closed Tuesday in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Denver and other major cities, citing cold and snow.

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