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A University of Southern California study has found that while 98% of teens attend schools with cellphone restrictions and most support the rules, students still use their phones for an average of 1.5 hours during the school day. Despite bans, two-thirds of students at schools with full restrictions still use phones in class, often with minimal consequences, and most report little impact on academic performance or social dynamics. Other typical consequences include confiscating the phone for the remainder of the class or the entire day, contacting parents, assigning detention, or requiring a parent to retrieve the device.
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Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget for 2026-2027 initially appears beneficial for California's public schools, promising increased education spending and "record per-pupil funding." However, a deeper analysis reveals significant challenges ahead. Newsom's plan includes delaying $5.6bn owed to schools under Proposition 98, raising concerns about future funding stability. Dr. Stefan Bean, Orange County Superintendent of Schools, emphasized, “At the end of the day, budgets are really about people,” highlighting the impact on student experiences. With declining enrollment and rising costs, many districts, including Los Angeles USD, are contemplating job cuts and program reductions. The ongoing political climate adds further uncertainty, as federal funding, which constitutes about 6% of California's education budget, remains vulnerable to shifts in policy.
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The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) has decided to postpone a mandatory reading list for K-12 students after over four hours of public testimony on January 28. Board members expressed the need for more feedback from Texans before implementing the policy, which is required under House Bill 1605, a 2023 state law. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposed a list of nearly 300 literary works, including classical literature and some religious excerpts. Shannon Trejo, the TEA's deputy commissioner, emphasized the importance of balancing a foundational literary canon with local flexibility for students to choose their own books.
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The ongoing struggle for transparency in Volusia County Schools has led to the introduction of House Bill 1073, which aims to establish a School Board member’s bill of rights. This legislation, sponsored by Rep. Traci Koster, seeks to ensure that School Board members can access records "timely and for free" and prohibits the requirement of nondisclosure agreements for school employees. The bill passed the House Education Administration Subcommittee with a 15-3 vote, highlighting the need for accountability within the district. Brosemer, a School Board member, expressed frustration over the lack of access to financial information, stating, "Because of this bill, the District’s line-item budget will be made available to us." The bill is now set to move to the Education & Employment Committee for further consideration.
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