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Maryland schools have a new superintendent. She’s a familiar face

Matt Zalaznick -
Carey Wright spent decades in Maryland as an educator, but she’s most known for her nine years as state superintendent in Mississippi, where students transformed their academic performances in both math and reading before she left in June 2022.

Expanded so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ education restrictions advance in Alabama

ABC News -
A bill aimed at furthering restrictions on discussions of "gender identity or sexual orientation" in public schools is progressing in the Alabama legislature, passing the state House on Tuesday.

Texas school districts violated a law intended to add transparency to local elections

The Texas Tribune -
In an effort to bring greater transparency to local elections, the Texas Legislature mandated that school districts, municipalities and other jurisdictions post campaign finance reports online rather than stow them away in filing cabinets. But many agencies appear to be violating the law

Pennsylvania school board reinstates gay author’s speech amid backlash

The New York Times -
The Cumberland Valley School Board reversed its decision to cancel Maulik Pancholy’s speech at a middle school next month after many community members said the actor had been discriminated against because of his sexuality.

Strict school zones are reinforcing inequality, new study finds

Axios -
Rigid school attendance zones allow districts to legally keep many students of color and low-income families out of coveted, elite K-12 public schools, a new study finds.

With new salt and sugar limits, school cafeterias are ‘cringing’

The New York Times -
Many parents and nutritionists applauded stricter federal regulations, but food companies say the changes could increase costs and waste.

‘Our students can’t wait’: how a new law will help kids access consistent therapy at school

Green Bay Press Gazette -
Under Wisconsin's new law, schools can hire marriage and family therapists to work on a regular basis with students on campus, which not only removes the middle man, but the economic barriers associated with counseling.

Texas lawmakers establish new school safety policies

The Texas Tribune -
Texas lawmakers have mandated new school safety policies including armed guards at every public school campus, classroom panic buttons and more staff training.

Tennessee passes bill allowing armed teachers

Nashville Tennessean -
The bill, which allows some trained teachers and school staff to carry handguns, is all but guaranteed to become law within weeks.

Want to live near your state’s top schools? Prepare to pay $300,000 more for your house.

USA Today -
Homes near the top-rated elementary schools cost 65% more than a state’s average home, while homes near the top-rated high schools cost about 45% more.

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