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Texas STAAR Rescoring Requests Triple Over Grading Concerns
Requests for rescoring STAAR tests have tripled as more Texas schools question the accuracy of computer-based grading. The increase follows growing concerns about the reliability
Texas STAAR Rescoring Requests Triple Over Grading Concerns
Requests for rescoring STAAR tests have tripled as more Texas schools question the accuracy of computer-based grading. The increase follows growing concerns about the reliability
Northern California Charter School Files for Bankruptcy
A charter school in Northern California has filed for bankruptcy. The filing follows a period of significant challenges for the school. Operations and enrollment may
Class Pets as Entry Point for Teaching Democracy
The opinion article proposes that caring for a classroom pet can introduce young students to basic democratic concepts like responsibility and collective decision-making. It describes
NY Governor Backs Trump’s Education Tax Credit Program
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed support for President Trump’s education tax credit program. The program provides tax credits for donations to scholarship funds
Loss of Teacher Prep Grants Hits Pipeline, Survey Shows
A survey found that the loss of teacher preparation grants has affected the teacher pipeline. This development impacts the recruitment and training of new educators
NY Gov. Hochul Joins Federal School Choice Tax Credit
New York Governor Kathy Hochul opted the state into a federal school choice tax credit program. The decision occurred despite opposition from teachers unions. It
Colorado Rejects 38 Homeschool Programs, Weighs Stricter Rules
Colorado officials rejected 38 homeschool enrichment programs. State authorities are now considering stricter permanent regulations for these programs. The decisions affect how homeschool families access
Guidance for Discussing Political Remarks with K-12 Students
The article outlines approaches for educators in San Diego to address student concerns following comments by President Trump regarding potential bombing of Iran. It covers
NYC Weighs Return to Paper State Tests After Digital Shift
New York state officials are considering reverting New York City schools to paper-based standardized exams following a multi-year transition to digital testing. The potential change
NYC Device Ban Adds Exception for Virtual Tutoring
New York City schools operating under Mamdani’s device ban policy have approved their first exception for virtual tutoring. The exception applies to CUNY reading fellows
NYC Already Has Integrated Schools, Mayor Urged to Visit
The opinion article states that New York City contains schools with successful racial and socioeconomic integration. It advises the mayor to visit these existing examples
AI at Back-to-School Night: Parent and Teacher Perspectives
The opinion article examines interactions at back-to-school night involving AI tools in K-12 education. It describes anxious parents, nervous teachers, and relaxed coaches regarding AI