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March 24

Education policy Mar 24 Anne Arundel County Unveils Comprehensive Teacher Retention Plan Anne Arundel County introduces a comprehensive plan to retain teachers, focusing on competitive salaries, workforce housing, and targeted recruitment. Education policy Mar 24 Teacher Turnover Remains High, Affects Student Learning About 1 in 7 public school teachers in the US change schools or leave the profession each year, affecting student learning and educational equity. Education policy Mar 24 California Lawmakers Unveil Plan to Close Student Achievement Gaps California lawmakers have introduced a four-bill package aimed at closing the state's persistent student achievement gaps. Education policy Mar 24 Iowa House Passes Bills to Reform Public University Curricula The Iowa House has passed bills to reform public university curricula, sparking debate around academic freedom and critical thinking. Education policy Mar 24 NYC Schools to Implement AI Guidance Amid Concerns Over Critical Thinking New York City is taking steps to address the use of artificial intelligence in schools, with a focus on balancing the benefits of AI with the need to protect critical…

March 23

Education policy Mar 23 National Tutoring Participation Sees Significant Increase, Parents and States Invest in Education Tutoring participation has seen a significant increase, with 86% of parents supporting public funding for this educational support.

March 17

Education policy Mar 17 New Hampshire Legislature Passes Bills on Parental Rights and Education New Hampshire's legislature has taken steps to redefine education and parental rights with the passage of several key bills. Education policy Mar 17 SFUSD’s New Math Policy Sparks Controversy Over Equity and Achievement The San Francisco Unified School District's new math policy has sparked controversy over equity and achievement. Education policy Mar 17 Alabama Advances Scaled-Back School Accountability Bill Alabama takes a step towards reforming its education accountability system with the approval of a new bill. Education policy Mar 17 West Virginia Legislature Reduces Special Education Funding Amidst Voucher Program Expansion West Virginia's legislative session has ended with a reduction in special education funding and full funding for the Hope Scholarship voucher program, sparking debates about education policy and equity.