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    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From states increasingly restricting the teams that trans student athletes play on to a study on schools vetting ed tech, what did you learn from our recent stories?

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    CDC considers end to COVID 5-day isolation

    A potential loosening of guidance comes as schools work to combat chronic absenteeism and increase academic performances.

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    Florida bill would expand working hours for minors

    The legislation follows similar efforts in other states, but critics say it may incentivize students to leave the school system.

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    Education Department to ease FAFSA verification requirements this year

    The agency is temporarily rolling back administrative requirements in an effort to get financial aid offers out to high school seniors in a timely fashion.

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    Half of states now restrict trans student athletes

    Ohio became the latest state to enact a law after the legislature overrode the governor’s veto of the measure.

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    Foxx will not seek another term as House education committee chair

    The congresswoman has been a vocal critic of the Education Department, including its pandemic spending and Title IX regulatory efforts.

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    Why some education leaders are calling for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire

    Teachers unions and school districts don’t have much sway in the outcome of international conflicts, but they say this one has hit home.

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    Low-income schools aren’t vetting ed tech, analysis finds

    Higher rates of ads on school websites and lower access to devices paint a “disturbing picture” for these schools, says a tech safety organization.

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    Tennessee proposal would require schools to craft own AI policies

    If the legislation is adopted, schools and colleges would need to develop artificial intelligence use policies for the 2024-25 school year by July 1.

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    The future is artificial intelligence. Are students ready?

    We asked experts how educators can prepare students for a world where AI won't just help with their work, but will serve as their partner.

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    Head Start, community colleges partner to expand affordable child care access

    The “Kids on Campus” campaign includes a user guide with model programs and recommendations for launching successful partnerships.

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    What does successful education reform look like?

    McKinsey research on 14 education systems worldwide finds success often centers on governance rather than a specific curriculum or service.

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    While students display aptitude for in-demand jobs, their interest is low, study says

    Programs that showcase opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing, technology and finance could help pique student interest.

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    How can schools tap tax reimbursements for clean energy projects?

    The Inflation Reduction Act’s “direct pay” provision allows tax-exempt entities like schools to receive federal tax-free cash payment for qualifying projects.

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    Foxx demands Cardona resignation over antisemitism response

    The Republican lawmaker said failure to condemn a chant as antisemitic amounted to “cowardly evasion.”

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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a costly and illegal teachers strike to a controversial regulation’s advancement to the White House, what did you learn from our recent stories?

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    Teaching self-assessment can support executive functioning skills

    Helping students understand how to determine what they need in order to learn a new skill or task can also boost confidence.

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    Mother of Oxford High School shooter found guilty in landmark decision

    The verdict may give schools more teeth when working with parents to prevent gun violence, said one school safety expert.

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    Historic settlement in California dedicates $2B for learning recovery

    The agreement hinges on the verification of available funds, as well as legislation that supports targeted interventions.

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    High school senior FAFSA submissions drop almost 57% year over year, NCAN finds

    The form was available about three months later than usual, and seniors submitted roughly 676,000 forms by late January.

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    Enrollment takes slight turn up, but still lags behind pre-pandemic levels

    Pre-K-12 rolls remained 2% lower than 2019 levels, at 49.6 million, continuing a public school enrollment trend that began in fall 2020.

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    K-12 cybersecurity policies are gaining momentum. Is it enough?

    State proposals supporting education-related cybersecurity measures surged 250% between 2020 and 2023, but just a small portion focused solely on K-12.

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    Want to make math more fun? Consider asking ChatGPT

    Having artificial intelligence assist in crafting prompts using students’ personal interests can help create more engaging math lessons.

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    Title IX regulations advance to White House after significant delay

    The Education Department is closer to finalizing the controversial regulation, which it aimed to release in March after two previous delays.

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    Agreement reached in costly Massachusetts teachers strike

    The Newton Teachers Association incurred $625,000 in court fines from an illegal 11-day strike, which the union agreed to pay Newton Public Schools.