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The recent shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Milwaukee marks the second school shooting in the Madison area within seven months, contributing to the deadliest year for school shootings in Wisconsin since 1970. According to the K-12 School Shooting Database by David Riedman, there have been 48 school shootings in Wisconsin since 1969, with 26 occurring in the last three years alone. Riedman attributes the rise in incidents to easier access to firearms and unsecured guns, which allow teens to obtain weapons more readily. He emphasizes the importance of educating parents and community members about warning signs, such as an obsession with violence. "It's about existing within an identity and within a subculture," Riedman noted, highlighting the concerning trends among perpetrators of pre-planned school shootings. Meanwhile, police have confirmed that the shooter was contacted by a man in California who was plotting an attack on a government building, according to reports. The 20-year-old man who communicated with the teenager was ordered to relinquish his guns and ammunition on Tuesday within 48 hours under the state's red flag law, citing the individual as a danger to himself and others.
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K-12 Dive looks at how President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico could significantly impact K-12 school budgets, driving up costs for construction materials and major purchases. Economists warn that such tariffs, aimed at addressing drug trafficking and immigration issues, may increase the price of critical resources like Canadian lumber and imported goods, leading to higher costs for school renovation and construction projects. Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, cautioned that tariffs could exacerbate existing labor shortages in the construction industry, where 33% of workers are immigrants. This could delay project timelines and inflate budgets, potentially forcing schools to postpone essential capital projects. In Illinois, West Aurora School District 129’s plan to purchase 27 electric buses with a $5.5 million EPA grant faces uncertainty as Lion Electric, a Canadian supplier with an Illinois factory, evaluates potential operational changes due to tariff concerns. Associate Superintendent Angie Smith noted that these developments could alter pricing, complicating the district's budget planning. Nationwide, K-12 leaders are bracing for potential ripple effects on infrastructure, procurement, and operational costs, underscoring the challenges schools may face if these tariffs are enacted.
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Texas
Texas school districts are being asked to repay $16m for improper Medicaid reimbursements through the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program dating back to 2011. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services identified 238 ineligible services and widespread documentation issues in a 2017 audit. Following years of appeals, federal officials have given the state six weeks to decide whether to recoup funds from districts or cover the repayment with state funding. The repayments, which range from thousands to over $400,000 for larger districts like Northside ISD, come amid budget shortfalls exacerbated by inflation, expiring pandemic relief, and stagnant state funding. District officials, already strained by a $607m state cut to SHARS funding, warn the repayments will further hinder special education services. Brian Woods of the Texas Association of School Administrators called the timing disruptive, noting districts had already finalized their budgets. Some, like Leander ISD, plan to appeal the charges despite unclear guidance on the process. Advocacy groups and educators are urging lawmakers to address funding shortfalls during the upcoming legislative session, emphasizing the urgent need for special education support.
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Florida
Florida Politics looks at how the state’s school choice reform, championed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2024, has set a precedent for education reform nationwide, offering parents broader access to alternative schooling options with financial support. Advocates, including the James Madison Institute, view these policies as a blueprint for national adoption. Congressman Byron Donalds, a proponent of universal school choice, emphasized the need for equitable access to quality education, particularly for families unable to afford private schools. His stance aligns with President-elect Donald Trump’s education agenda, which prioritizes replicating Florida’s model across the U.S. Linda McMahon, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, has pledged to expand school choice nationwide. Conservative think tanks like the American Enterprise Institute predict a significant federal school choice bill under Trump’s administration. As a pioneer in school choice, Florida is being hailed as a beacon of hope for families seeking alternatives to public education, with its reforms serving as a potential framework for federal education policy.
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