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The Surprising Thing That Gets Students to Stick with AP Courses
A school in Katy Independent School District in Texas runs an AP Ambassador program that offers AP course mentorship among students.
How to Make AP Classes Accessible and Equitable: District Leaders Share Strategies
Various presentations at the College Board’s AP annual conference this month touched on equity concerns around the AP program.
District Can’t Restrict Transgender Student’s Bathroom Use, Federal Judge Says
A Wisconsin district must allow trans students to use bathrooms aligning with their gender identity, according to a new ruling.
A State Said Districts Had to Report Spending on DEI. Some Defied the Mandate
Some of Oklahoma’s largest school districts resisted a directive to detail their spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Florida Board of Education Restricts Bathroom Access and Pronoun Use for Trans Students
Florida’s state board of education passed rules banning bathroom access and pronoun use for trans and nonbinary students and teachers.
6 Teacher-Tested Tips for Getting Students’ Names Right
Pronouncing students’ names correctly on the first day of school means more to students than educators may think.
Now That the Court Has Ruled on Affirmative Action, What Must School Leaders Know? (Opinion)
Nothing in the Supreme Court decision keeps K-12 educators from working for racial equity, writes a teacher educator.
No, Public Education Isn’t Too Woke. It’s Barely Even Awake (Opinion)
Some politicians claim they want to protect children from “the radical left woke mob,” but it’s a false narrative, writes Bettina L. Love.
Why Pronouncing Student Names Correctly Matters, and How to Get Them Right
Many students routinely have their names mispronounced, making school more stressful and less welcoming.
From College Advising to Teacher Preparation: Affirmative Action Ruling May Reshape K-12
These are some ways in which the Supreme Court’s decision may impact K-12 schools.