Beutner Emerges as a Top Pick for LAUSD Superintendent; Teacher Protests Continue Across the Nation — and More Must-Reads From America’s 15 Biggest School Districts
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TEACHER PROTESTS — Following the return of Oklahoma teachers to their classrooms, hundreds of educators in Colorado staged a rally at their state capitol today, demanding higher wages and increased spending on education. Arizona teachers will vote this week on whether to organize a walkout, while Kentucky schools have reopened after a tense weekend.
In Colorado, which has become the latest battleground for teacher unrest, at least one district decided to close on Monday due to a significant number of teachers calling in sick to attend the capitol rally. Kerrie Dallman, President of the Colorado Education Association, expressed concerns about teacher shortages, insufficient funding for schools, and low salaries and pensions that rank among the lowest in the country.
After a contentious end to the Oklahoma walkouts, with some teachers choosing to continue protesting at the capitol even after the union called for their return to class, schools are resuming this week. Educators and their union have shifted their focus to Election Day, with several teachers running for office and many others pledging to prioritize education in the lead up to November’s elections. To make up for lost time during the two-week walkout, some Oklahoma districts will extend the school day. (Read more at The74Million.org)
National News
SCHOOL DRESS CODES — Is Your Dress Acceptable for School? (Read at New York Times)
TEACHER PROTESTS — Teachers Are Reaching a Breaking Point, and It’s Not Just About Salaries. (Read at Education Week)
GEORGE W. BUSH — President George W. Bush Reflects on the Lasting Impact of No Child Left Behind at ASU+GSV: ‘For the First Time, in Exchange for Funding, People Had to Demonstrate Results.’ (Read at The74Million.org)
District and State News
CALIFORNIA — Beutner Emerges as Leading Candidate for Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Amid Last-Minute Maneuvering. (Read at Los Angeles Times)
FLORIDA — Voters Will Decide if Charter Schools Can Bypass Local School Boards for Approval. (Read at Miami Herald)
TEXAS — Texas School Administrators Warn of Need for Funding Increase to Support Anticipated Rise in Special Education. (Read at Texas Tribune)
NEW YORK — Carranza Assures Parents He Will Be a Catalyst for Change, Asking the Mayor Tough Questions. (Read at Chalkbeat)
ILLINOIS — Illinois Eases Out-of-State Licensing Requirements for Teachers. (Read at WGEM)
NEW YORK — Head of Teachers Union Allegedly Overheard Discussing Shutdown of Puerto Rican Schools. (Read at New York Post)
CALIFORNIA — Two-Thirds of California Voters Consider Education a ‘Very Important’ Issue in the Upcoming Governor’s Race, Survey Finds. (Read at )
TEXAS — Parents Call for Overhauling Texas’ Special Education System, Urging to ‘Break the System.’ (Read at Dallas News)
NEVADA — 14 Additional Candidates Added for Clark County Schools Superintendent Position. (Read at Las Vegas Review-Journal)
GEORGIA — Gwinnett Wrestling Coach Resigns Amid Allegations of Sexual Misconduct. (Read at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
VIRGINIA — South Lakes Student Appointed as Fairfax School Board Representative for 2018-2019. (Read at Inside Nova)
Think Pieces
NAEP — Analysis: NAEP Scores Demonstrate D.C.’s Leadership in Educational Improvement, Offering Valuable Lessons for Other Cities. (Read at The74Million.org)
EDUCATION BUDGET — The Crowding Out of K-12 Education. (Read at Wall Street Journal)
VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS — A Vocational School Curriculum with Genocide Studies and British Literature. (Read at Hechinger Report)
DUAL ENROLLMENT — Can High School Dual Enrollment Courses Result in College Credit? Read the Fine Print. (Read at Washington Post)
Quote of the Day
"It remains uncertain whether the increased advocacy regarding dress codes is due to more discriminatory enforcement by schools or students feeling more empowered to voice their concerns. Nonetheless, it is clear that more students are speaking up." — Galen Sherwin, Senior Staff Attorney at the Women’s Rights Project of the A.C.L.U. (Read at New York Times)
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