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How schools are moving past lunch shaming

California has banned lunch shaming and guaranteed that students will receive state-funded lunches even if they have unpaid school lunch debt fees.

Big raise proposed for new Florida teachers

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to spend $600 million to raise the minimum new teacher salary to $47,500 from $37,636. Florida currently ranks 26th for starting teacher pay; the increase would place the state second.

From alligators to mac and cheese, PTOs add creativity to fundraising

Community support remains key to schools’ financial health, but funding disparities can raise questions about equity.

New sex education initiatives sparking debate

New debates about how and when sex education in schools should be taught, and what topics should be covered, are emerging as states and districts reconsider their sex ed curriculum.

Classrooms contend with heat, even in October

As schools start to decorate for fall festivities, students and teachers are contending with summertime levels of heat in buildings that lack air conditioning.

How school buildings are getting smarter

As the world becomes increasingly connected, school districts are harnessing new technologies, such as automation and facial recognition, to develop smart school buildings that are safer and more efficient.
Fri Sep 13th, 2019

Vaccinations: How K-12 districts handle state mandates and parent pushback

As states see stricter laws and more protests regarding vaccinations, educators need to be prepared to enforce mandates and handle repercussions.
Wed Aug 7th, 2019

School book fairs bounce back

The fascination with digital books appears to have leveled off, so schools across the country are focusing on physical books, particularly for younger kids. Plus, an increasing number of parents want to build a home library to give children easier access to books.
Thu Jul 11th, 2019

DATV: Why students still love book fairs

The fascination with digital books appears to have leveled off, so schools across the country are focusing on physical books, particularly for younger kids.

Thu Jul 11th, 2019

How to develop best practices for more effective software use

With an estimated two-thirds of educational software underutilized, administrators need to ensure software use is effective and to avoid purchases that don’t meet school needs.
Wed Jul 3rd, 2019

Seeking edtech grants? These 5 resources may help

Tap into available grants for technology and professional development with this DA resource guide.
Wed May 29th, 2019