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Texas is examining the use of National Board Certification to determine teacher incentive pay. The approach highlights classroom practices such as adjusting lesson pacing and avoiding practices that humiliate students. Discussions center on rewarding experienced educators who demonstrate student-focused methods. Key Points Texas reviewing national teacher certification for bonuses Emphasis on self-evaluation and adaptive teaching […]

The New York City Education Department operates with a $45 billion annual budget. City officials are attempting to reduce waste within this spending. Chalkbeat is collecting insights from education insiders on areas of inefficiency and potential savings. Key Points NYC DOE has a $45 billion budget Efforts underway to trim waste and find savings Input

Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell introduced the Protect College Sports Act to regulate transfers, eligibility, and compensation in college athletics. The bipartisan proposal aims to impose tighter rules on these areas of collegiate sports. It addresses ongoing issues in how student-athletes move between schools and receive benefits. Key Points Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act

Indiana high schools are expanding University of Cambridge-backed courses using grant funding. Whiteland High School is adding the curriculum alongside existing AP and dual credit options to serve its growing non-English speaking student population. The program provides advanced academic pathways in public schools. Key Points Cambridge-backed courses expanding in Indiana high schools Supported by grant

The Chalkbeat virtual event on June 11 examines whether the Trump administration has shifted education authority back to the states. Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green and Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner will join ideas editor Matt Barnum for the discussion. Key Points Event focuses on Trump’s education agenda and state control Speakers

Natalya Murakhver of Restore Childhood analyzes Randi Weingarten’s speech and links it to actions by congressional allies two months prior. The piece examines device policies in education and their broader effects on American students. It highlights connections between union leadership and federal decisions. Key Points Randi Weingarten delivers a major speech on education issues Links

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, supports limits on AI technology in classrooms. This follows the AFT’s prior partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft to train teachers on AI tools. The position reflects ongoing debates about appropriate AI integration in education. Key Points AFT president Weingarten advocates restrictions on classroom AI use. Union

Brian Rosenberg argues in The Chronicle that universities have become fixated on expansion into unrelated areas. The piece uses analogies such as a hospital launching a football team to illustrate mission drift. It portrays this growth as unsustainable and detached from core educational purposes. Key Points Universities pursue aggressive growth into non-academic ventures. Analogies highlight

Educators, parents, and policymakers debate the appropriate role of cell phones in today’s classrooms. Schools are considering systems that permit device access while restricting use during instructional time. This approach seeks to address distractions without fully banning the technology. Key Points Cell phones present an unavoidable challenge for U.S. schools Policies can allow access while

The article discusses how integrating history instruction into K-12 curricula can improve student literacy and reading performance. A curriculum expert outlines strategies for using historical content to build reading skills. This approach aims to address ongoing challenges with national reading scores through enhanced subject integration. Key Points History lessons can reinforce reading comprehension and vocabulary