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A bipartisan Senate bill introduced by Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Mark Warner (D-VA) would provide $20 million over two years to strengthen cybersecurity in K-12 schools through new federal resources, including a Cybersecurity Information Exchange, a Cybersecurity Incident Registry, and a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program. The proposal, a renewed version of legislation that failed to pass in 2023, would be directed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to help schools access best practices, funding opportunities, cybersecurity tools, and training. The legislation would also establish a national registry to track the dates, details, and outcomes of cyberattacks against K-12 schools, helping identify trends and improve prevention and response strategies. Education organizations, including the Consortium for School Networking and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, have endorsed the proposal, citing the growing threat ransomware and other cyberattacks pose to schools, student data, and classroom operations.
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California
A new report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education has found that while civic education is a core part of instruction in most U.S. schools, students have limited opportunities to develop civic skills through real-world participation. The report, based on survey data and interviews with leaders from 345 school districts, argues that effective civic education requires both classroom instruction and practical experiences, such as volunteering, community engagement, and civic dialogue. According to the report, 90% of school districts incorporate civics into required coursework, but only 35% provide civic learning opportunities outside the classroom, and just 13% require students to complete community engagement or civic action projects. The researchers also found that only 13% of districts require professional development to help teachers facilitate discussions on controversial issues. The report recommends that districts strengthen civic education by establishing clearer goals, expanding teacher training, providing shared instructional resources, and creating more opportunities for students to practice civic participation.
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Texas
A new report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education has found that while civic education is a core part of instruction in most U.S. schools, students have limited opportunities to develop civic skills through real-world participation. The report, based on survey data and interviews with leaders from 345 school districts, argues that effective civic education requires both classroom instruction and practical experiences, such as volunteering, community engagement, and civic dialogue. According to the report, 90% of school districts incorporate civics into required coursework, but only 35% provide civic learning opportunities outside the classroom, and just 13% require students to complete community engagement or civic action projects. The researchers also found that only 13% of districts require professional development to help teachers facilitate discussions on controversial issues. The report recommends that districts strengthen civic education by establishing clearer goals, expanding teacher training, providing shared instructional resources, and creating more opportunities for students to practice civic participation.
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Florida
The Classic Learning Test (CLT), touted by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth as the new "gold standard" for college admissions, is primarily being used in Florida as a remedial graduation test. A USA TODAY investigation revealed that the CLT has become a substitute for traditional graduation exams, allowing students to earn diplomas without demonstrating essential skills, particularly in math. Anna DeJarnette, a University of Cincinnati professor, noted, "I can conceive that they would have more success on the CLT because there's a higher proportion of items that come in everything before algebra." While the test has reportedly boosted graduation rates, concerns remain about its effectiveness in preparing students for college and the workforce. Critics argue that the CLT's easier math section may mislead students into believing they are adequately prepared. As Florida raises the passing score, the debate continues over the test's true rigor and its implications for educational standards.
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