Broward County Schools to Consolidate Six Campuses Amid Enrollment Decline
Broward County Public Schools approves school consolidations following a massive drop in student enrollment and a resulting $342 million funding loss over the last decade.
US K-12 School Districts Face Mass Closures Amid Falling Enrollment and Budget Gaps
School boards in Texas, Ohio, and Georgia are approving consolidation plans to address multimillion-dollar budget deficits and significant student enrollment drops caused by birthrate changes and school choice laws.
Education Trends: SEL, AI in Schools, Cellphone Policies, & Teacher Shortages
Meta-analysis shows SEL boosts academics. AI use in schools raises data risks. Cellphone restrictions gain support. Teacher shortages worsen due to H-1B visa costs. Executive function gaps impact learning. Curriculum opt-outs increase.
AI Risks in Education: Deepfakes, Cyberattacks & Mental Health
AI use in schools raises concerns: data breaches, deepfakes, cyberbullying, mental health issues. CDT urges Education Department to address risks. Students using AI as friends or romantic partners.
SEL Programs: Impact on Academic Achievement & Controversy
SEL programs, longer than 4 months, boost scholastic achievement. Meta-analysis confirms academic benefits. However, SEL faces controversy and rebranding efforts in some areas. Key: soft skills, education.
Real-Life Skills: New Essentials for Student Learning
Educators emphasize real-life skills like self-understanding, critical thinking, and relationship-building as crucial for student success, integrating them into curricula for K-12 and beyond.
Gaming in Education: Engaging Students with Video Games
Video games engage students, enhance learning, and foster collaboration in education. Educators use games like 'Halo' to teach vocabulary and promote creative tasks, making learning more interactive.
School Enrollment Declines & Shifting Educational Choices
Public schools face enrollment drops, prompting consolidation and closures. Parents shift towards diverse educational options amid birth rate declines and expanded school choice initiatives. AI use in education faces public opposition.
Education: Court Battles, Immigration Enforcement, and Discrimination Claims
Education faces challenges: court disputes over civil rights, immigration enforcement near schools, student detentions, declining enrollment, and discrimination allegations. Trump era policies impact students.
Education Issues: School Choice, Teacher Shortages, and DEI Restrictions
Education faces challenges: school choice programs pressure public schools, Texas grapples with uncertified teachers, and the DOJ restricts DEI practices. Focus on funding, resources, and responsible AI use.