Category: Government

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

Schools across the country are facing declines in student enrollment.

Research questions the value of having states takeover school districts. 

California launches new apps that provide mental health support for families and youth.

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

A federal study finds that the obstacles to implementing social-emotional learning curriculum include lack of time, funding, and teacher support.

Preschool enrollment of 3- and 4-year-olds hit an all-time high in the 2022-2023 school year. However the overall number of children enrolled is still lower than preschool levels.

Birdie’s Bookmobile brings the joy of reading to children in Detroit. 

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

A study finds that four-day school weeks have a significant negative impact on students’ math and reading performance.

As federal Covid funds run out, K-12 educators are skeptical about their schools’ financial futures. 

In Indianapolis, a community organization helps a local school teach children to read. 

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

School interventions that focus on strengthening relationships improve academics and attendance. 

As Covid relief funding runs outs, schools face budget cuts. 

A Brooklyn, N.Y., public school experiments with staying open for 12 hours a day to support working parents.

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

Free school meals may reduce childhood obesity.

Homeless infants and toddlers are largely not enrolled in early education programs that could provide benefits.

Vague school rules are at the root of millions of student suspensions.

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

Research indicates that prolonged school closures did not effectively curb COVID-19 spread and led to academic setbacks for students.

Free school meals may help reduce childhood obesity. 

California is rolling out universal preschool for 4-year-olds. 

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Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week:

Learning science might improve children’s reading. 

Alabama is launching a private school choice program. 

Colleges experiment with asking applicants about their home lives.

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Continue reading “The Weekly Connect 3/18/24”