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The AI education paradox: Preparing students for an AI workforce

Forbes -
Two distinct approaches have emerged: the UAE has integrated systematic K-12 AI education, while New York City Public Schools impose significant restrictions, especially for younger students.
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US schools and police warn about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend after teens’ arrests

The Guardian -
Disturbing and AI-generated versions of Dr Seuss character have been used to threaten schools and communities.
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Alabaster Scales Responsible AI for English Learners

Telo AI -
After a successful pilot, Alabaster is adding four Telo AI robots.
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Colorado school turns to drones for active-shooter defense

Axios -
John Adams Academy in Douglas County is joining a growing national experiment in high-tech school defense with a system designed to buy police critical time in the early moments of an attack.
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Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana

ABC News -
Officials in President Donald Trump's administration have framed segregation orders as federal intrusion into local school systems.
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Immigrant students experience more bullying as ICE raids cause ‘culture of fear’, says survey

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Oregon mandated phone-free schools. Some parents are being asked to help foot the bill

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Study: Direct college placement boosts student success, lowers cost

Matt Zalaznick -
Placing students directly into college-level classwork, rather than developmental classes, improves outcomes, according to a recent study by the Center for Analysis of Postsecondary...
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Education Dept. threatens to cut funds for Kansas school district over transgender policies

Reuters -
The Education Department alleged that Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools' policy not to disclose a student's transgender status ​even to parents violated the Family Educational Rights ⁠and Privacy Act.
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Leveraging Transfinder Tech To Transform K12 Transportation

Transfinder -
Chenango Valley turned to Transfinder to streamline its operation
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LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety—schools can do much more to teach it

AOL -
Drawing on Indigenous tribal elders, fire professionals and community members can strengthen fire education, clarify students’ roles in fire risk reduction, and introduce career pathways in fire safety and response.
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New York school board investigates wooden ‘timeout’ box allegations

The Guardian -
Allegations involving the isolation of elementary students have triggered an investigation in a rural New York school district. State officials are reviewing the situation as staff members are placed on leave.
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More 4-year colleges offer 2-year degrees to reach new groups of students

PBS -
To better support first-generation and low-income students, Boston College’s Messina College offers intensive academic, financial and residential assistance to help them succeed and transition into bachelor’s programs.
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Sex, drugs and screens: Why schools can’t win the dopamine Olympics

Thomas B. Fordham Institute -
As smartphone use soars among students, schools face an attention crisis driven by an economy built to keep users endlessly engaged. Educators warn that true learning requires focus and effort, not the instant gratification apps like TikTok and YouTube provide.
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Chicago teachers say immigration enforcement near schools is scaring kids and disrupting class

NBC News -
Staff members are reporting ICE activity and patrolling areas around their schools and, in some cases, escorting families to and from school.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to combat antisemitism in California schools

Politico -
The law aims to curb antisemitism in California schools, despite objections it could limit classroom speech. The measure adds new oversight roles and guidelines for educators.
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Bunkers, AI and attack drones: Inside the booming school security marketplace

ABC News -
According to GovSpend, a data procurement database, K-12 public schools nationwide have spent nearly half a billion dollars upgrading their security infrastructure with various pieces of technology over the past five years.
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4 Ways to Spark Math Engagement and Motivate Every Learner

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Everything You Need to Know About Placement Tests in Elementary School

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Written by Victoria Hegwood Don’t worry! We’ve got all the information you need gathered in one place. By the end of this article you’ll know...
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64% of Americans Struggle With Math Anxiety

DA Staff -
Written by Cassandra Haines Riiska Math anxiety can create obstacles in school, work, and everyday life, but many people are finding ways to manage it....
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Guide to Chronic Absenteeism Solutions & Improving Student Attendance

PowerSchool -
A Step-by-Step Guide to Chronic Absenteeism Solutions and Improving Student Attendance What Exactly Is Chronic Absenteeism? Students who miss at least 15 days of school in...
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Pregnant and parenting students fall victim to lawsuit targeting LGBTQ rights

NBC News -
When a federal judge scrapped new Title IX rules for LGBTQ students, expanded protections for student parents were tossed out, too.
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After monthlong pause, Trump admin resumes investigating disability complaints at schools

USA Today -
Investigators have resumed reviewing complaints of disability-based discrimination, according to a memo signed by Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights. But advocates worry complaints involving multiple forms of bias will remain on hold.
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New York to ditch Regents exam graduation requirement by fall 2027

Chalkbeat -
%%excerpt%% New York students will no longer be required to pass Regents exams to earn a diploma beginning in the 2027-28 school year, according to a proposed timeline unveiled by state officials, who are sketching out a new “portrait of a graduate” that reflects seven areas over which students must show proficiency.
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New generation: How to embrace impactful change over surface adjustments

George Philhower -
Surface-level adjustments might bring quick results. The new generation of education leaders must embrace and advocate for deeper change.
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Do students in American schools read long books anymore?

Serena Meklas -
Teachers in many English classes across America are having students read fewer full-length books. Recently, the Associated Press explored the issue in education. It reports that students instead are given only short parts of books. Educators said this is because they believe current students have shorter attention spans than those of the past.
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Matthew McConaughey shares how his Greenlights Grant Initiative aims to make schools safer

ABC News -
Last July, the McConaugheys co-founded the Greenlights Grant Initiative in a bid to improve school safety by providing school districts with free grant writing services and information on grants, aimed at boosting mental health and security resources in schools.
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Indiana’s cellphone ban means less school drama. But students miss their headphones

NPR -
Last fall, about 7 in 10 U.S. high school teachers reported that students being distracted by their phones was a "major problem" in classrooms, according to a study by Pew Research Center.
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10 years after Ferguson, Black students still are kicked out of school at higher rates

AP News -
Before he was suspended, Zaire Byrd was thriving. He acted in school plays, played on the football team and trained with other athletes. He had never been suspended before—he’d never even received detention.
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Texas school tried to ban all black attire over mental-health concerns. Now it’s on hold.

USA Today -
An El Paso, Texas, middle school is facing some criticism after officials announced a new dress code policy that bars students from wearing all-black "from head to toe," pointing to concerns over mental health.
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Is it possible to desegregate the nation’s biggest school system?

The New York Times -
The tactics for attacking segregation today are different from those employed in school districts generations ago. Across the city, some local districts and schools are trying other ways to mix student bodies without explicitly using race, as a way to avoid limits created by past Supreme Court cases.
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Rural schools look for ways to bring more multilingual education into the curriculum

Arkansas Advocate -
Throughout rural America, non-native English speakers are less likely than their urban peers to get proper support in school, sometimes leading to a lifetime of lower educational attainment.
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A GOP Texas school board member campaigned against schools indoctrinating kids. Then she read the curriculum.

The Texas Tribune -
After taking office and examining hundreds of pages of curriculum, Granbury ISD board member Courtney Gore, the co-host of a far-right online talk show, was shocked by what she found—and didn’t find.
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Adding migrant children to Massachusetts schools a challenge and an opportunity, superintendent says

WBZ News -
Peabody is one of 74 Massachusetts communities with new shelters housing migrants and that means more students suddenly added to the school system.​
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Consumer Reports says Lunchables ‘should not be allowed on menu’ for schools, petitions USDA for removal

CNN -
The school cafeteria versions of popular kids’ grocery store snack kit Lunchables is packed with too much sodium, the consumer watchdog group warned on Tuesday.
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