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EDlection 2024

Ballot Propositions: Voters in 2 States Reject Private School Choice Measures

The results show vouchers are unpopular ‘even in rural Trump country,’ one opponent said.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
analysis
analysis

Why Congress Should Extend Social Security to All Teachers

Aldeman: 40% of school workers aren't in the system. Swapping pensions for full coverage would be fairer, and many employees would be better off.

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman
apprenticeships
apprenticeships
Future of High School

Indiana Banking Apprenticeships and Academy to Break the Mold for U.S. Training

Indiana banks, inspired by Swiss banking school, will cooperate on a joint academy for high school apprentices: 'Why haven’t we done this sooner?'

Patrick O’Donnell
Author: Patrick O’Donnell
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EDlection 2024

Josh Stein Wins North Carolina’s Governor Race. What’s Next for Schools

Stein will assume helm of the swing state as it weighs school funding, rural teacher shortages, and debates about what history gets taught.

Marianna McMurdock
Author: Marianna McMurdock
EDlection 2024
culture wars
EDlection 2024

Former Superintendent Defeats MAGA Homeschooler for North Carolina Schools Chief

In a tight race, Maurice ‘Mo’ Green highlighted his experience and portrayed his opponent as a right-wing radical.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
EDlection 2024
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EDlection 2024

Mass. Will Do Away With High School Standardized Testing Graduation Requirement

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly supported ballot question 2, removing one of the state's few high school graduation requirements

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
The Big Picture
anti-immigrant rhetoric
The Big Picture

New Research: Immigrant Students Boost English Learners’ Academic Performance

RAND study also found newcomer students did not detract from the academic standing of their English-speaking classmates.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
EDlection 2024
Conservative

Mike Braun Wins Indiana Governor’s Race Against Career Educator

Senator and his running mate vow to guarantee universal school choice for all Hoosier families, expanding an already popular program

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano

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Assessment

Responding to Post-Pandemic Norms, More States are Lowering Test Standards

Changes in states like Wisconsin have renewed criticism of a testing ‘honesty gap’ and sparked calls to level with parents about student performance.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson

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School (In)Security

Fat Shaming’s Devastating Toll on Students

There’s an innate tension between school safety and students’ civil rights. The 74’s Mark Keierleber keeps you up to date on the news you need to know

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
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data breach
School (In)Security

Providence’s Refusal to Acknowledge Sensitive Student Data Leak Feels Familiar

There’s an innate tension between school safety and students’ civil rights. The 74’s Mark Keierleber keeps you up to date on the news you need to know

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
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School (In)Security

Providence Students’ Data Exposed in Cyberattack — District Denies Leak

Rhode Island’s largest school district alerted current and ex-employees affected by massive data breach but has yet to acknowledge student victims.

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
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active shooter drills
School (In)Security

Biden Order Seeks to Make Much-Debated School Shooting Drills Less Traumatic

Amid a record number of campus gun incidents, a new White House effort puts the focus on controversial mass shooting simulations.

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
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Opinion
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This Is a Critical Moment for High-Impact Tutoring. Don’t Give up on It

Kerr & Bendheim: Despite financial and scaling challenges, keep programs going by getting creative with funding, focusing on evidence-based practices.

Sara Kerr & Kathy Bendheim
child care
child care
EDlection

Has the 2024 Election Cycle Set the Stage for a National Consensus on Child Care?

Child care may be closer to an open window of opportunity than our divided politics would suggest possible.

Elliot Haspel
Author: Elliot Haspel
commentary
commentary

Schools Need Tutoring Help from Their Communities — But Doing It Well Isn’t Easy

Bronson: Simply placing extra adults in the building is insufficient. 6 hard truths about what it takes to make a real impact on student outcomes

Jennifer Bronson
Author: Jennifer Bronson
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4Fams
4Fams

Late-Starting Schools Have Less Time to Prep for AP Exams. Does It Matter?

Adams: Success may have less to do with when classes begin and more with whether students can afford to learn everything they need outside of them.

Alina Adams
Author: Alina Adams
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Future of High School

Hip Hop Is Saving Teen Lives in Minnesota

By connecting with at-risk youth through music that is embedded in Twin Cities culture, one high school is getting students to learn — off the streets

Jim Fields & Emmeline Zhao
Cyberattack
Cyberattack

Another School District Stumbles After Cyberattack

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Arts education
Arts education

The Student-Led Music Group that Led Zeppelin Loves

The Louisville Leopard Percussionists performed for Ozzy Osbourne, and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin promoted their YouTube cover of ‘Kashmir.’

Jim Fields
Author: Jim Fields
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New Orleans
architecture

18 Years, $2 Billion: Inside New Orleans’s Biggest School Recovery Effort in History

Hurricane Katrina destroyed 110 New Orleans school buildings. How to upgrade them while honoring their architectural importance and historic heritage?

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins

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Illinois

CPS Official Promoted Lead-Reducing Invention for School Water, Listed on Patent

Cam Rodriguez & Jewél Jackson
Analysis

Chicago Is Running Out of Money. Its Teachers Union Wants 9% Raises Anyway

Chad Aldeman
Author: Chad Aldeman
Arkansas

Advocate for School Vouchers, Christian Schools Will Fill Arkansas Education Board Vacancy

Tess Vrbin
2024 election

Seinfeld Criticizes NYC Schools’ Post-Election Day Decision

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election 2024

Here’s How Teens are Preparing for a Minefield of Election Misinformation

Caroline Bauman, Erica Meltzer & Terry Parris Jr.
EDlection 2024

2024 EDlection Recap: Key Races & Issues That Could Reshape America’s Schools

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Florida

Florida Removed More Library Books Than Any State Last Year

Jay Waagmeester, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Chicago

Chicago is Winding Down a Trailblazing Program to Help Dropouts. What Happened?

Mila Koumpilova, Chalkbeat Chicago
EDlection 2024

Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan Would Leave Schools to Help Millions of Students

Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat
Kentucky

‘Numerous’ Complaints of Kentucky Foster Youth Sleeping in Office Buildings

Sarah Ladd
Texas

Texas Slashing $607M in Medicaid Funding from Program for Kids with Disabilities

Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune
Ohio

Ohio Spent Nearly a Billion Dollars on Private School Voucher Scholarships in 2024

Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
election 2024

North Carolina, New York and LA Will Help Pay for Child Care While Voting

Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th
EDlection 2024

American Federation of Teachers’ PAC Raised $12 Million for the 2024 Election

Lauren Camera
commentary

Teachers in All Subjects Must Help Prepare the Next Generation of Voters

Laura S. Hamilton
Author: Laura S. Hamilton
Artificial Intelligence

Could Massachusetts AI Cheating Case Push Schools to Refocus on Learning?

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
South Carolina

Rural South Carolina School District Regains Some Control Six Years After State Takeover

Skylar Laird
truth and reconciliation

Native American Leaders Call Again for Action After Boarding Schools Apology

Marianna McMurdock
Author: Marianna McMurdock
The Big Picture

Culture Wars Cost Schools Estimated $3.2B Last Year, Harming Student Services

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
commentary

Shifting the Narrative From Chronic Absenteeism to Chronic Attendance

Devin Gross & Terence Johnson
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