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Philadelphia Delays School Selection Process to October
The Philadelphia school district has postponed its school selection process until October. The process enables students and families to apply for placement in various district
Mamdani Pledges $43M to Fix NYC Childcare Payment Delays
NYC official Mamdani pledged $43 million to resolve delays in payments to childcare providers before the school year begins. The funding targets ongoing issues tied
New York Students Reading Fewer Books Due to Capacity Issues
New York students are reading fewer books than in previous years. The article examines factors contributing to this decline, including student readiness and classroom demands.
Parents Take Tech Opt-Out Fight to Federal Court
Parents are pursuing legal action in federal court to secure the right to opt their children out of technology use in K-12 schools. The case
Tennessee Charter School Doubles Reading Proficiency in 4 Years
A Tennessee charter school reported doubling its reading proficiency rate over four years. The opinion article describes the strategies used to reach this outcome. It
Parents’ Rights Guide for the New School Year
The article outlines key rights parents have regarding their children’s education as the school year starts. It covers topics such as curriculum transparency, access to
Integrating News Watching into Homeschool Curricula
The article examines the practice of including news consumption as part of homeschooling activities. It outlines methods for parents to incorporate current events into daily
Prioritizing Critical Thinking in K-12 Curriculum
The article advocates for educational approaches that emphasize teaching students how to think independently. It examines current curriculum practices and their effects on student development.
California TK Expansion Forces Preschool Providers to Adapt or Close
As Transitional Kindergarten expands across California, private preschool providers are experiencing enrollment declines as families shift to free public TK programs. Many providers must adapt
Houston Adopts Reforms to Raise Proficiency and Close Gaps
Houston has implemented a set of district-level reforms aimed at increasing student proficiency. The changes also target the reduction of achievement gaps across student groups.
Blanket Screen-Time Bans Miss Edtech Policy Fixes
The article argues that a complete ban on screen time in K-12 schools will not resolve core problems with educational technology. It calls for targeted
Teacher Apprenticeships Featured in K-12 Weekly Review
The article provides a roundup of recent K-12 education news with emphasis on apprenticeship programs for prospective teachers. It covers how these initiatives offer practical
