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How dubious high school credentials like ladder safety are boosting Pennsylvanias graduation rate

Pennsylvania Capital-Star -
Some educators say schools are incentivized to push students to earn these credentials by officials who want to see graduation rates continue to rise.
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UNC study reveals phone use in schools negatively impacts attention

The Daily Tar Heel -
Researchers say repeated phone checking, more than overall screen time, may be especially disruptive to learning and linked to reduced cognitive control.
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Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention

AP News -
Supporters say the passages are essential to history and values, while critics argue they could cross the line between teaching about religion and promoting it.
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Were asking the wrong question about A.I. in education

Observer -
From chained manuscripts in 16th-century Florence to ChatGPT in the classroom, every information revolution has changed what teachers do, but never made them obsoleteand this one won't either.
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The case for more Gen Z teachers

Time -
Schools could address teacher shortages by recruiting more Gen Z college graduates into teaching. Paid apprenticeships and other lower-cost pathways could help more young people enter the profession.
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NJ governor’s plan to overhaul school mental health services draws criticism

New Jersey Monitor -
Critics say the plan to replace New Jerseys current school mental health network could disrupt services schools already use. Supporters of the existing model warn the change could leave fewer schools and students served.
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Mass. House to vote on banning social media for under 14s, school cell phone ban

MassLive -
In a statement, leaders in the majority-Democrat chamber said the ban would be the most restrictive in the country.
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These Texans want better schools for Black students. They disagree on vouchers as the answer.

The Texas Tribune -
One Black Texan sees education savings accounts as an escape from a burning house. Another fears they threaten a robust public school system.
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Federal judge ends New Orleans special education oversight after 11 years

NOLA.com -
A federal judge ended 11 years of special education oversight in New Orleans schools, saying the system had addressed the failures behind the lawsuit. The ruling closes long-running court monitoring even as concerns remain about some students access to services.
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North Carolina Supreme Court throws out longtime suit over education funding

Yahoo -
North Carolinas Supreme Court threw out the long-running Leandro school funding case, leaving education spending decisions with lawmakers. The ruling ends a lawsuit over whether the state was providing adequate funding for public education.
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White Texans, students previously in private school or home-school make up bulk of voucher applicants

The Texas Tribune -
Of the 256,700 Texans who applied as of late March, 45% are white, 23% are Hispanic and 11% are Black. Low-income families make up 36% of applicantsdefined as a family of four earning $66,000 or less per year.
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Some charter schools are pooling their resources to improve special education

WWNO -
Some New Orleans charter schools are sharing resources through a new district-run agency to improve special education services. Leaders say the partnership can lower costs and expand access to support and assistive technology.
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Why Swedish schools are bringing back books

Undark -
Sweden is bringing back books and handwriting amid concerns that heavy screen use may be hurting reading and attention. Officials say digital tools still have a place, but should be used more carefully in schools.
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Can AI support student learning? Depends on who you ask?

AEI -
Two education thinkers say AI can support student learning, but only when teachers guide how it is used. They also warn that technology often falls short when schools try to use it to deepen learning.
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Chicago Board of Education appoints Dr. Macquline King as permanent CPS CEO

CBS News -
King, who has served as interim CEO since June 2025, will officially begin a three-year term on July 1. She now faces the urgent challenge of closing a major Chicago Public Schools budget shortfall before the next school year.
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Why every high school student in Latvia Is learning to shoot a gun

Politico -
Latvia now requires high school students to take national defense classes, including weapons training, as concerns about Russia remain high. Officials say the program is meant to build resilience and responsible citizenship.
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We dont have time. Texas-appointed superintendent sets urgent tone for Forth Worth ISD

Fort Worth Report -
The state's education commissioner picked Peter Licata for leading Florida's Broward County Public Schools to its first A in 14 years and eliminating D and F campuses.
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How a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education access

NPR -
If constitutional protections are struck down by the court, about 255,000 U.S.-born children could begin life without citizenship every year.
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With new program, Boston to ensure AI literacy in public high schools

WBUR -
Boston Public Schools is launching an AI literacy initiative backed by a $1 million gift from tech entrepreneur Paul English and the AI Institute at UMass Boston. Leaders say the program will focus on ethics, creativity and responsible use.
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SmartPass hall pass technology in NYC public schools draws controversy. Here’s why

CBS News -
Some New York City students say SmartPass feels invasive because it tracks when and why they leave class. Schools say the digital hall pass system helps monitor missed class time and hallway traffic.
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Teens who made deepfake porn of classmates were just sentenced. Will it make a difference?

USA Today -
Deepfake abuse is rising in schools, but policies, legal protections and education still lag behind. Experts say the gap leaves often underage victims vulnerable to lasting harm.
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How high school shapes future success

The Harvard Gazette -
On average, schools that help students succeed in the long run are those that raise their 10th-grade test scores and boost their college plans the most, says study.
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Jury finds Meta’s platforms are harmful to children in 1st wave of social media addiction lawsuits

Matt Zalaznick -
Prosecutors argued that Metawhich owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsAppviolated parts of the state's Unfair Practices Act on accusations the company hid what it knew about the dangers of child sexual exploitation on its platforms and impacts on child mental health.
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Audit slams California school officials’ ties to Chinese boarding school

Politico -
The audit, spurred by a June 2021 investigation by Business Insider, looked at the relationship between the Val Verde Unified School District and Pegasus California School, more than 6,000 miles away in Qingdao, China.
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Florida educator tapped to lead Fort Worth schools under Texas takeover

Matt Zalaznick -
Peter B. Licata, who served as Broward County Public Schools superintendent for less than a year, is now charged with driving rapid academic gains for Fort Worth ISDs nearly 68,000 students.
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Texas Education Agency orders public schools to remove mentions of Cesar Chavez from lessons

The Texas Tribune -
Schools were also directed to cancel or change celebrations of the late civil rights leader amid allegations of sexual abuse.
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Georgia high school students will no longer be able to use cellphones in class

WSBTV -
Supporters of a recent Georgia bill to limit student cellphone use during the school day say it would reduce distractions and improve safety, while some students worry it could make communication harder during emergencies.
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Wisconsin school board races get big boost in spending from national conservative group

Wisconsin Public Radio -
Records show some candidates were hand-picked by 1776 Project PAC, a national conservative political group that spent more than $160,000 this spring on local public school board races.
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Portland Public Schools shortens school year in budget-cutting agreement with teachers union

OPB -
Portland Public Schools is turning four days that were originally intended for instruction, grading or paid time off into furlough days.
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Conservative parents and teachers unions become unlikely allies fighting tech in schools

NBC News -
After years of maligning teachers unions, Moms for Liberty has joined forces with its former adversaries to push for limits on laptops in classrooms.
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Opinion: AI makes human writing more valuableand changes how schools should teach it

Thomas B. Fordham Institute -
AI may be increasing the value of strong human writing, prompting calls for schools to teach students to write both independently and with AI tools. Writing and editing skills could become more important as AI-generated content becomes more common.
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Could breaking up the Education Department actually improve federal education policy?

Thomas B. Fordham Institute -
A new commentary says some education programs might work better outside the Education Department, but splitting them up could also make federal policy harder to coordinate.
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Cursive is back. But should students be learning the skill?

NPR -
Cursive is making a comeback in schools, but experts disagree on its value. Supporters see benefits for spelling and engagement, while critics say class time may be better spent on other skills.
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How Ohio schools teach COVID, 6 years later

Axios -
How schools teach COVID still varies, and early research suggests textbooks often treat it in fragmented ways. In Ohio, some teachers use the pandemic to help students connect recent events to broader history.
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Judge orders Texas voucher program deadline be extended amid controversy over exclusion of Islamic schools

The Hill -
Texas had excluded schools over alleged ties to CAIR, the nations largest Muslim advocacy group. The ruling adds to scrutiny over how the state evaluated applicants.
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