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NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY | July 24
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NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY National Drive-Thru Day on July 24 recognizes an innovation conveniently going strong today. The drive-thru reached its iconic zenith in
Judge rules Colorado school district denied care for student with special needs
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A Colorado judge on Monday ruled that a Colorado Springs school district denied care for one of its students with special needs.
California is 1st state to ban school rules requiring parents get notified of child’s pronoun change
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Why are US states, school districts banning smartphones in schools?
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Many experts around the world say smartphones pose a danger to children’s mental health, but does a ban work?
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All Oklahoma schools are required to incorporate the Bible and the Ten Commandments in their curriculums, effective immediately, the state’s chief education officer announced in a memorandum Thursda...
Lockhart ISD adopts balanced budget with raises for teachers, free student supplies
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Lockhart ISD approves balanced budget with teacher raises, free supplies, and increased substitute pay after voter-approved tax rate election.
Louisiana orders Ten Commandments poster in every classroom
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Law requires a poster in all public schools classrooms, up to university level, by 2025.
Austin charter school applies for dormancy period to fix building issues
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A public charter school in north Austin filed for a dormancy period with the Texas Education Agency and is telling its students they need to find another school for the upcoming academic year.
Texas education leaders unveil Bible-infused elementary school curriculum
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The proposed curriculum overhaul was released a week after the Texas GOP proposed requiring the Bible to be taught in public schools. School districts that opt to use them will get more funding.
Families and schools must work together to tackle youth mental health crisis
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The Texas Tribune hosted a panel conversation on the causes and challenges of the youth mental health crisis in the state.
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The Supreme Court on Monday declined to review an appeal from a group of parents who claimed their suburban Washington-area school district was hiding transgender support plans involving their childre...
Houston ISD superintendent accused of funneling tax dollars out of state
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A state lawmaker and Houston residents urge the Texas Education Agency to investigate whether the state-appointed superintendent improperly sent public funds to out-of-state charter schools.
Praying Bremerton football coach expected back for 2023 season following legal win
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Coach Joe Kennedy won his legal battle, to get back to coaching, after leaving the school district eight years ago. Kennedy was known for praying after games.
Special education advocates warn of ‘chilling effects’ from anti-DEI efforts
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A researcher at the Heritage Foundation, however, says DEI rollbacks would benefit the special education community.
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Multiple Houston-area school districts are facing financial crises at a time when Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republican leaders want to create a program in which state funds could be used for private ...
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Feds investigate another Texas school district for its gender identity mandate
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Katy ISD’s board voted this past fall to require staff to notify parents if their child wants to use a different pronoun or identifies as a different gender.NELI
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