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May 13, 2021 | The Center Square | school choice |
National
At least 50 school choice bills have been introduced in 30 states so far, designed to create or expand vouchers, tax-credit scholarships and education savings accounts, among other measures. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | New York Times | teachers unions |
National
About half the nation’s schools are not fully open despite rising vaccination levels, and teachers’ unions are getting much of the blame. Randi Weingarten hopes to carve a path forward.
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May 13, 2021 | The 74 | online learning |
National
As more Americans receive Covid-19 vaccines and schools move to reopen widely, leaders are doing their best to make sure everyone gets the memo: School is happening in-person this fall. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | Wall Street Journal | accountability |
National
A year of remote learning has led to cheating among students from grade school to college. With many students isolated at home over the past year—and with a mass of online services at their disposal—academic dishonesty has never been so easy. Some educators fear this trend will continue even after the pandemic recedes. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | Politico | online learning |
States, West, California
The biggest state Capitol battle this spring could pit California leaders against local school officials, civil rights groups and teachers unions over whether there's a permanent place for Zoom school in the public education system. Read More...
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Children are still learning remotely in many cities and some parents are fed up – but the divide could fundamentally change urban public school systems. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | Columbia Daily Tribune | school choice |
States, Midwest, Missouri
A bill that indirectly provides state funding for private schools and home schools is viewed as a victory for parent choice by some and potential cover for bad actors by others. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | Boston Globe | accountability |
Towns, States, Northeast, Massachusetts
Though state and federal laws require schools to address both needs, Boston schools too often accommodate just one — language or disability — sometimes forcing families to choose between two critical supports. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | The Providence Journal | charter schools |
Towns, States, Northeast, Rhode Island
Rhode Island's Council on Elementary and Secondary Education has given the green light to three new Providence charter schools. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | WPRI | federal budget |
States, Northeast, Rhode Island
Rhode Islanders want their leaders to use the state’s federal relief money to help small businesses and schools, but they aren’t convinced the dollars will be spent wisely, according to a new poll. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | Philadelphia Inquirer | elections |
Towns, States, Northeast, Pennsylvania
Typically low-profile school board races are now playing host to some of the most contentious political battles of the moment. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | Daily Herald | online learning |
Towns, States, Midwest, Illinois
In a March survey, about 25% of families in Barrington Community Unit School District 220 expressed interest in continuing virtual or blended learning for the 2021-22 school year, even if schools are fully reopened. But when the district followed up last month asking those families to commit to an online program for the entire year, only 4.8% were willing to do so. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | Chicago Sun-Times | accountability |
Towns, States, Midwest, Illinois
The school system plans to phase out its school management partnership with the Academy of Urban School Leadership over the next three years, starting with 16 schools next year. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | Indianapolis Star | general teacher issues |
States, Midwest, Indiana
Indiana needs more teachers. And, in a state where more than 90% of teachers are white, it particularly needs more teachers of color. So, a new dual-enrollment agreement from Marian University and Ivy Tech Community College is looking to make the pathway into the profession more attractive and accessible. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | Beaver County Times | charter schools |
Towns, States, Northeast, Pennsylvania
The launch of a new public charter high school in Beaver County takes several leaps forward this week, as Midland Innovation + Technology Charter School (MITCS) announced it is receiving a major grant and two significant donations that will further its work. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | The Record | school districts |
States, Northeast, New Jersey
As of May 10, 416 school districts were hybrid, 13 were remote and 338 were fully in-person — the seventh week in a row the number of in-person districts increased. Forty-four districts have different educational formats for different schools.
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May 13, 2021 | Cleveland Plain Dealer | charter schools |
Towns, States, Midwest, Ohio
The Bulldog Digital Learning Academy is designed to not only keep existing students who might have opted to enroll in an outside online learning academy, but also to lure back current online charter school students. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | Colorado Politics | charter schools |
States, West, Colorado
A bill recently introduced by state Rep. Jennifer Bacon (D-Denver) and state Sen. Tammy Story (D-Conifer) is a misguided attack on both school choice and the Colorado State Board of Education. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | WDVM | school districts |
States, South, District of Columbia
D.C. Public Schools will be receiving $191 million from the American Rescue Plans to be used in elementary and secondary schools. The money is to be used to support the full reopening of schools for in-person learning in the fall of 2021 and ensure that students are supported as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More...
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May 13, 2021 | NBC Bay Area | other education issues |
Towns, States, West, California
Contra Costa County parents are frustrated after a kindergarten teacher reportedly told students their Zoom class was canceled because she’ll be in Mexico for a wedding. But they don’t blame the teacher, they blame the district for giving teachers the option to work from home. Read More...
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