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Oregon, California lawmakers introduce bill to teach kids, teachers, parents dangers of fentanyl
Oregon and California state leaders, including Representative Suzanne Bonamici, introduced a new bill called the Fentanyl Awareness For Children And Teens In School Act on Thursday.
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Will AI end education as we know it? Economist predicts schools, teachers could become 'obsolete'
With the surge in growth of artificial intelligence, fears over the new technology have experts weighing in on what impact it will have on U.S. education.
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California's public charter schools — and their students — deserve equitable funding
In times of crisis, we should be looking for ways to help, not hinder. But in California, the inequities in public school education funding are only deepening the crisis for too many students.
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School book bans have increased 33% since last year, but hope is not lost
Despite growing lawsuits and protests against book restrictions, bans continue to spread rapidly, according to a new report. But students are providing a glimmer of hope.
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For teachers who fear math, banishing bad memories can help
Comfort with the subject helps avoid transferring anxiety to students
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SFUSD teacher shortage is far worse than peer districts, data shows
Amid a nationwide shortage of K-12 teachers, San Francisco is faring worse than even the largest public school districts in the state.
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California passes education bills to reduce school discipline, hire back retirees
The California legislature passed a series of state Department of Education-supported bills, including one aimed at reducing discipline options for students who engage in “willful defiance” against teachers.
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33 California schools awarded 2023 National Blue Ribbon honor
Four schools in Hacienda La Puente Unified, with 16,000 students in Los Angeles, received a National Blue Ribbon Award, the most this year from any California school district. The U.S. Department of Education announced the 353 public and private school winners nationwide, including 33 in California, on Tuesday (see pages 2 to 5 for California recipients).
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The Future is STEM — But Without Enough Students, the U.S. Will Be Left Behind
Schneider: America has a supply chain problem that starts in elementary school. With the NEED Act, Congress has a chance to help turn this around.
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Educator Warns that "Teachers Pay Teachers" Can Actually Get You Fired
Teachers Pay Teachers is a great source for educators who want to help fellow teachers while earning extra cash. Sadly, it can also get them fired.
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Survey: Teachers Work More Hours Per Week Than Other Working Adults
Higher pay is crucial, but working conditions and well-being must also be addressed to attract and retain educators.
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California leaders should focus on getting our money's worth from public schools
After years of promoting “local control” in education, the latest news is full of stories on state intervention in decisions being made by local school boards.
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