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February 24
New Data Reveals Chronic Absenteeism Rates Remain High Education policy New Data Reveals Chronic Absenteeism Rates Remain High About one in four students is chronically absent, highlighting the need for schools to address this issue. Labor Department Invests $65M in Community Colleges for Workforce Development Education policy Labor Department Invests $65M in Community Colleges for Workforce Development The Labor Department's $65 million investment in community colleges is set to enhance workforce development through short-term training programs. Idaho Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning SOGI Instruction in K-12 Schools Education policy Idaho Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning SOGI Instruction in K-12 Schools Idaho lawmakers have passed a bill banning SOGI instruction in K-12 schools, sparking debate about diversity and inclusivity in education. UK Launches AI-Powered Tutoring for Disadvantaged Students AI in education UK Launches AI-Powered Tutoring for Disadvantaged Students The UK government's AI-powered tutoring initiative aims to address the attainment gap for disadvantaged students. Georgia Advances Literacy and Math Education Reforms Education policy Georgia Advances Literacy and Math Education Reforms Georgia takes a leap forward in education with new literacy and math reforms. Tennessee Invests in Literacy Tutoring for Fourth-Graders Education policy Tennessee Invests in Literacy Tutoring for Fourth-Graders Tennessee invests $500 per fourth-grader in literacy tutoring, a significant step towards improving educational outcomes. Revolutionizing Hiring and Training: CGS Immersive Unveils Unified AI Platform AI in education Revolutionizing Hiring and Training: CGS Immersive Unveils Unified AI Platform CGS Immersive's Cicero platform is transforming the way companies hire and train employees with its innovative AI-powered roleplay, interviewing, coaching, and mixed-reality simulations. Texas Schools Find Creative Ways to Fund High-Quality Tutoring Education policy Texas Schools Find Creative Ways to Fund High-Quality Tutoring Texas schools are finding innovative ways to fund tutoring programs after federal ESSER funds expired. How Districts Can Fund High-Quality Tutoring After ESSER Money Expires Education policy How Districts Can Fund High-Quality Tutoring After ESSER Money Expires As ESSER funds dry up, districts must explore alternative funding streams to continue high-quality tutoring programs.