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School districts across the U.S. are increasingly launching their own fundraising efforts to address rising student meal debt as higher food costs and changes to federal assistance programs put additional pressure on families. Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, which has accumulated more than $1m in meal debt, has opened an online merchandise store whose proceeds will help reduce the districtwide balance, while districts in Iowa and Idaho have pursued community donations and other fundraising initiatives. Districts have also increasingly moved away from denying meals or providing alternative food to students with unpaid balances, instead serving the same meals while seeking payment from families. With meal prices rising and some schools losing the ability to provide universal free meals because of changes in federal eligibility, education leaders expect districts to face continued challenges managing unpaid balances.
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The race for California's state superintendent of public instruction is heating up between Sonja Shaw, a conservative Republican, and Richard Barrera, a liberal Democrat. Shaw, who leads the Chino Valley Unified Board of Education, aligns with Trump-era policies and criticizes the current education system as failing due to liberal governance. "On his watch, academic outcomes have declined," she said, referring to Governor Gavin Newsom's administration. Barrera, president of the San Diego Unified Board of Education, advocates for increased funding and community support, stating: "This assault on our immigrant families by the Trump administration absolutely is a real issue." The candidates' contrasting views on education, culture, and governance reflect a broader political divide, with Shaw aiming to attract independents and centrist Democrats, while Barrera seeks to consolidate Democratic support in the upcoming election.
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has initiated a pilot program to implement Alpha School's AI tool in public schools, despite concerns raised by the State Board of Education. Mike Morath, the state's education commissioner, has been actively involved in promoting the AI program, even after the board rejected Alpha's charter application due to worries about its effectiveness and student screen time. Morath said: “Our goal is to make sure that children have access to great schools,” highlighting the push for innovative educational tools. However, experts like David DeMatthews from the University of Texas at Austin expressed skepticism, noting the lack of proven success in public schools. The TEA maintains that while it connects districts with Alpha, the decision to adopt the program lies with the districts themselves.
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Florida
Florida's proposed science standards have drawn significant criticism from parents, teachers, and experts for lacking depth and failing to adequately address crucial topics like climate change and evolution. During a recent forum, Robin Williams, a retired biology teacher, stated that the new standards are a “disservice” to students, as they barely mention evolution, a fundamental concept in biology. Critics argue that the standards are overly simplistic and lack rigor, with some educators expressing concern that they do not provide a coherent framework for teaching. Education Commissioner Henry Mack defended the changes, claiming that the standards ensure students learn “REAL climate science, not ideology.” The state is currently gathering public comments on the proposed standards, which are set for a vote in December.
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