This fall in Tucson, teacher shortages and superintendent longevity were top of mind but so were issues—such as test scores—that haven't been getting as much attention as of late.
As of next fall, all students entering kindergarten must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, after a new state law moved the cutoff date up four months from Jan. 1. That means thousands of students with fall birthdays who would have been eligible to start school in 2024-25 will instead have to wait an additional year.
New Statista data suggests that 13 states will see anywhere from a 0.1% to nearly 12% bump in enrollment. As for the remaining states, they're likely to see enrollment declines.
The board will decide whether to approve the reproductive health and disease prevention education materials for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. If they agree, they will send the material to the Florida Department of Education for approval.
At least 25 states and the District of Columbia allow schools to suspend students for “willful defiance”, according to the LawAtlas Project’s Policy Surveillance Portal. This week, California became the first state in the US to ban such suspensions for all students, expanding a pre-existing ban on the disciplinary practice for students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade.
Students in other states may not have as long a school day as yours do. On the other hand, they may be getting even more instructional time, according to a new analysis.
Seattle Public Schools rolled out a literal red carpet to welcome West Seattle Elementary students and their families to their newly remodeled building, which includes special features designed make the school a community hub.
The effort to verify and complete the children's vaccination records, enroll them in school and equip schools with translators and transportation plans, has proved daunting.
The approach goes beyond robotics and computer science class. Teachers and students embrace artificial intelligence in nearly every subject taught, from English to art class. So far, the machines seem to be winning over students, parents and teachers, but there is still a lot to learn.
