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California’s Public School Enrollment Could Drop for 10 More Years
A recent report found that enrollment has fallen 6 percent over the past decade and projected it will drop an additional 12 percent by 2034.
Financial Literacy for California Children a Priority for State Leaders
Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he had come to an agreement with lawmakers and nonprofit leaders on the need for teaching children personal finance skills.
Federal Government to Pause Student Loan Payments, Interest for 3 Million Borrowers
The decision comes after federal court rulings blocked further implementation of the student loan repayment plan.
Children Given Digital Devices to Stop Tantrums Won’t Learn to Regulate Emotions, Study Shows
Parents are advised to guide their children on how to cope with their negative emotions rather than relying on digital devices.
Philadelphia to Test Full Day, Full Year School
Participating schools will be open from 7:30 a.m. through 6 p.m.
Teens Share Nightmare Created by AI-Generated Explicit Images
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a bipartisan bill to make it crime to post nonconsensual intimate images, including AI-generated images, on websites.
Oklahoma Superintendent Says Public Schools Must Teach the Bible
‘The Bible is a necessary historical document to teach our kids about the history of this country,’ state Superintendent Ryan Walters said.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules State-Funded Religious Charter School Unconstitutional
Attorney General Gentner Drummond says Oklahoma taxpayers are now safe from having to fund Muslim or Satanic institutions.
Judge Halts Federal ‘Bare Minimum’ Rule for Career Training Programs
The rule prohibits programs from being longer than the minimum number of hours required by a state to obtain a license.
Louisiana Hit With Lawsuit Over Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Schools
The suit brought by parents alleges that the law violates students’ religious freedom.
Federal Judges Block Parts of Student Loan Repayment Plan
Courts in Missouri and Kansas dealt a blow to President Joe Biden’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) program.
California Bill to Prevent AI Replacing Community College Faculty Awaits Newsom’s Signature
The measure allows faculty to use AI for course development and grading, but courses must be taught by humans.
University of California Declines San Francisco’s Offer to Open a Campus Downtown
With funding uncertain amid the state’s budget deficit, the university is reluctant to establish new campuses. The city had hoped to give downtown a boost.
Philadelphia Program to Give Pregnant Women $1,000 a Month
Payments would continue until the baby is one year old.
Democrat Bill Would Increase Federal Involvement in Local Zoning
Bill states that land use regulation is the responsibility of state and local governments, but now federal support is needed to achieve ’reforms.’
ACLU to Sue Louisiana for Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Schools
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed the law on June 19.
Louisiana Gov. Landry Signs School Choice Scholarship Program Into Law
The Louisiana governor’s office said that the legislation ‘will allow parents to choose the school that best suits their child’s needs.’
California Governor Seeks to Limit Phone Use in Schools to Keep Students Focused
The governor said he will work with the California legislature to restrict smartphone use during the school day.
Los Angeles Unified to Ban Student Cellphone Use
The ban will take effect in January. Supporters cite the need to address the harmful effects of social media on youth.