The Department of Education is ordering staff whom it previously laid off from the Office for Civil Rights back to work to help manage a backlog of discrimination cases.
When lesson planning becomes this automatic, teachers risk losing the reflection and professional judgment that make instruction meaningful and effective.
Federal immigration crackdowns are fueling fear among immigrant families, leading to attendance dips in some districts. Cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Charlotte report students staying home to avoid nearby enforcement operations.
A coalition of 24 arts groups is expanding free arts programs into underserved Miami-Dade schools in order to boost attendance, academic performance and social-emotional growth.
District leaders understand that cybersecurity is a prominent issue. Yet, most schools are underprepared for reasons out of their control, according to one expert.
