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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pushes SB 13 book removals
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urges schools to remove nearly 2,200 books, citing a list from a conservative group.
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Federal judge blocks Memphis Shelby County Schools state takeover
A federal judge temporarily blocked a state-appointed board from taking over Memphis-Shelby County Schools on July 1.
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Federal Guidance Aims to Reduce Swatting in Schools
Federal agencies issued voluntary guidance to help schools prepare for swatting incidents after data showed a 72% drop from 2022-23 to 2024-25.
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New York Schools Named in Nearly 2,000 Abuse Claims
A New York state law opened a window for survivors to sue over past child sexual abuse.
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Memphis Schools State Takeover Lawsuit Heads to Court
A federal judge will hear arguments on whether a state-appointed board can take control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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Trump Head Start Proposal Could Block Homeless Families
A Trump administration proposal would eliminate Head Start's priority enrollment for homeless children and require documentation.
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Tulsa Schools Alert Parents to Eviction Help
Tulsa Public Schools sends automated emails to parents when their address appears in eviction filings.
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U.S. Education Department Releases State Decision-Making Playbook
The U.S. Department of Education has launched a 'Learning Agenda Playbook' to help state education agencies set goals and make data-driven policy decisions.
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Wesleyan President Criticizes Trump Tax-Exempt Proposal
Wesleyan University's president calls the Trump administration's proposal to revoke tax-exempt status from schools with race-based programs an 'extraordinary overreach.'
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools reopen after storm, 18 remain closed
Most Memphis-Shelby County Schools reopen Tuesday following a weekend storm, but 18 campuses stay closed due to power outages and safety checks.
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South Carolina Coalition Launches to Preserve Historic Black Schools
A new statewide network aims to help alumni groups save and restore historic Black schools by pooling resources and expertise.
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State AI Guidance Leaves Teachers Struggling with Cheating
A Chalkbeat review finds most state guidance for AI in schools avoids concrete steps to stop cheating, leaving teachers to spend their own money on detection tools without support.
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Spokane Schools Host Wildfire Camp for Displaced Children
Spokane Public Schools and Project:Camp provided free day camps for hundreds of children displaced by August wildfires, offering safe care and routine.
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NYC Bans AI Tools for Grades 2-8
New York City will ban student-facing generative AI tools for children from 2-K through eighth grade and set screen time limits, according to a new policy.