From banning cellphones to restructuring Indianapolis schools, major education changes are advancing quickly through the Statehouse during this short legislative session.
Georgia lawmakers are considering a “bell to bell” ban on cell phones in high schools, expanding an existing restriction already in place for younger grades. Supporters say it would reduce distractions, while opponents worry about student safety and emergency communication.
An Alabama law would ban elementary teachers from using an outdated method of reading instruction that asks students to look at a word and guess its meaning from context, as opposed to sounding out the word and building fluency.
Jackson County Schools Superintendent William Hosaflook said his county has a roughly $2.8 million deficit in order to educate around 600 special education students in his district.
Many students receive little information about HBCUs during early college planning, according to a new study from the United Negro College Fund. Limited classroom discussion and low awareness may shape which colleges they consider.
Minneapolis schools have expanded remote learning and transportation as attendance drops amid unrest and concerns about ICE activity. Districts say they are trying to balance student safety with continued instruction.
New Mexico’s new program offering homeless students $500 a month for meeting academic requirements has been slow to deliver payments. Educators report delays and administrative hurdles as the state says funds are beginning to flow.
