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SCRAMBLING FOR STUDENTS

Is private school choice a ‘tipping point’ for school closures?

As declining birth rates drive enrollment challenges, district leaders and public school advocates worry school choice programs will further strain budgets. Read more ➔

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  5. What principals can do to ease new teachers’ anxieties

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    Anthropic enters student AI privacy agreement with teachers unions

    AFT President Randi Weingarten said she hopes the safeguards for the tech will one day be “embedded in law.”

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    Which states plan to opt into the federal school choice program?

    States have until Jan. 1, 2027, to tell the IRS they will join the Education Freedom Tax Credit program.

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    How did education issues fare on state ballots in 2026?

    From early childhood education initiatives to curbing school choice, the blue wave is expected to trigger a range of policy changes in K-12.

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    DOL final rule revamps antidiscrimination requirements for apprenticeships

    The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule to rescind “affirmative action requirements” for federally registered apprenticeships, including in education.

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    Week In Review: Schools anticipate changes from blue wave

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from Supreme Court arguments to a major Google announcement.

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    4 takeaways from federal school civil rights data

    The overall student population shrank between the 2021-22 and 2023-24 school years, but the number of students restrained and secluded rose.

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    Google will turn off its search engine for schools by default. Is it an AI ‘ultimatum’?

    The tech giant’s recent announcement comes as schools are pushing for more autonomy over what artificial intelligence tools students can use.

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    What can K-12 expect from Democrats’ big win in 2026 elections?

    Policy experts see shifts on the horizon from the blue wave, from changes to interagency agreements to rising union influence.

    Updated Nov. 5, 2026
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    The US ranks last in teacher pay worldwide

    When comparing the teacher pay gap with over 30 countries, Brookings found that U.S. teachers only make two-thirds of what other college graduates earn.

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    SCOTUS may agree some schools can exclude children of LGBTQ+ parents

    Justice Samuel Alito pointed to "little evidence of a practical problem" and said LGBTQ+ couples could find "other preschools" if Catholic schools reject their children.

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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From student writing strategies to teacher pay, what did you learn from our recent stories?

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    Think out loud, then write: A recipe for overcoming writing challenges

    Hearing oneself speak and capturing those thoughts can be a powerful tool for all students — especially those who struggle to write, educators say.

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    Fort Collins-area district to close, consolidate 8 schools

    Colorado’s Poudre School District is moving forward with its plan after years of enrollment declines have led to over 10,500 empty seats.

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    How student showcases can extend project-based learning’s benefits

    Virginia's Loudoun County Public Schools uses “genius hours” and student presentations to deepen students’ investment in the learning process.

    Curriculum
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    Utah engages parents to overcome ‘I’m not a math person’ mentality

    As the state rolls out new core math standards for Pre-K-2 students, Utah is helping parents incorporate math language during play. 

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    Want to improve the preschool-to-kindergarten handoff? Strengthen local connections

    An early childhood expert says early education "zones" and "hubs" can connect fragmented communities, benefiting schools, children and families.

    Updated Nov. 4, 2026
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    Low-income elementary math achievers underrepresented, NWEA finds

    Schools should treat access to math opportunities as an equity issue and provide more identification and learning opportunities, the report said.

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    Can some preschools exclude children of gay parents? Supreme Court to decide

    The court is hearing a case Tuesday brought by Catholic parents and schools who say Colorado's non-discrimination requirement violates their religious freedom rights.

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    Texas student sues district after she’s denied male role in school play

    The student claims she was discriminated against under Title IX after she was denied the role due to being female despite earning it through auditions.

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    Week In Review: What makes an attendance strategy successful?

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from enforcement of federal school privacy laws to ongoing challenges with K-12 cybersecurity incidents.

    Policy & Legal
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    Special education disputes continue to rise

    Written state complaints increased while mediation requests hit an all-time high, a CADRE analysis of 2024-25 data shows.

    Updated Oct. 30, 2026
    Special Education
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    STAFFED UP

    Districts struggle to staff CTE — but not this Arizona school system

    Western Maricopa Education Center’s competitive pay has helped limit teacher vacancies, says a leader at the career and technical education district.

    Policy & Legal
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    Daylight saving time ends this weekend. What does it mean for schools?

    Proponents of a switch to year-round standard time say more daylight when students are coming to school in the mornings would increase safety.

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    A Maryland district changed its pronoun policy. The Justice Department still sued.

    DOJ invoked federal privacy law in alleging that Anne Arundel County Public Schools withheld Mary Doe's "male name" from the student's parents.

    Policy & Legal
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    School employee allegedly called ‘Karen’ can’t show race bias, judge rules

    The plaintiff, a White school psychologist, claimed the remark fit a pattern of workplace discrimination. But courts have said such isolated comments don’t violate the law.

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