A team from Spring Harbor Middle School in Madison, Wis., is headed to the National African American History Academic Challenge in New Orleans after winning regional competitions. The competition is in the style of a quiz show and is designed to enhance middle- and high-school students' knowledge of African American history.
Creating effective reminders can help students manage deadlines, reduce anxiety and enhance performance, writes Jennifer Davis Bowman, an educator with more than 25 years of experience. Bowman suggests researching effective reminder techniques, being transparent about reminder frequency and intentions and planning for setbacks, recommending tools such as sticky notes, to-do lists and digital apps.
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The US Supreme Court is set to hear three significant K-12 education cases in April that have implications for schools nationwide, including Mahmoud v. Taylor, which involves a challenge to the removal of a parental opt-out policy for an LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum in Maryland. A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools will address the standard for proving disability discrimination by school officials, and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond involves the potential establishment of a public religious charter school in Oklahoma.
The plan to transfer oversight of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) from the Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services has sparked concerns about the potential reduction in oversight. Critics argue that HHS, currently led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., lacks the capacity to manage educational programs, particularly for students with disabilities. The shift may lead to inadequate attention to special education needs due to HHS's focus on health rather than education.
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School districts are increasingly training teachers to use AI, with more than 50% of districts providing such training, according to a RAND survey. Many district leaders are taking a DIY approach to training due to a lack of external partners and experts, addressing teachers' fears and discomfort with AI with low-poverty districts more likely to take on AI training, highlighting a need for funding in high-poverty areas.
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Highland High School in New York state recently hosted a Civics Showcase, where students seeking the Seal of Civic Readiness presented projects demonstrating civic knowledge and participation. The program, led by teacher Christina Saylor, requires students to complete social studies courses, civic projects and service learning.
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams has launched a contest for students to design "I Voted" stickers for the 2026 primary election. The contest is open to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, and the selected sticker design will be distributed in participating counties.
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