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High court sides with cheerleader in free speech case

Court rules in favor of a former high school cheerleader who posted profane photo with obscene caption on Snapchat after she didn’t make the varsity cheerleading squad.
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Critical race theory tracker: Where it’s been banned

Controversies over the teaching of critical race theory are roiling school districts just as administrators are navigating the post-COVD transition back to full-time in-person learning. 

3 reasons to teach students about race and racism

Amidst the critical race theory uproar, a report finds that students who learn about racism are more likely to hold egalitarian views and be active around racial issues

Equity should be ‘infused’ in education, experts say during summit

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said equity will be a focus of ED and be infused in its efforts for the next four years. “These next months and years will determine the trajectory of success for millions of students in our care. This is our moment.”

Clash over critical race theory consumes K-12

A generic school board policy for banning critical race theory has been created by a conservative think tank called Citizens for Renewing America.

3 ways to remove barriers for underrepresented students

Students own some of their teachers' learning at one Washington high school where kids help design professional development programs in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Tue Jun 22nd, 2021

State of K-12 report reveals 6 key themes for future of learning

Instructure’s annual report highlights the importance of teachers, engagement, equity and technology.
Mon Jun 21st, 2021

Were students really engaged in remote science in 2020-21?

A leader at the nationally acclaimed Danforth Plant Science Center says engagement during the pandemic was mixed, but the results in K-12s brought a few positive surprises.

Fri Jun 18th, 2021

Ed-tech equity: Leaders confront 10 COVID-era IT concerns

'Lack of IT staffing reached a boiling point' during COVID is among the key findings in a survey of ed-tech and IT leadership in 400 school systems.
Fri Jun 18th, 2021

Title IX bars discrimination against LGBTQ+ students

Title IX protects students from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Department of Education says
Wed Jun 16th, 2021

Biden budget targets K-12 inequities, Cardona tells Senate

Increased K-12 spending and COVID relief funds comes after years of underinvestment in K-12 education, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.

Wed Jun 16th, 2021