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Recent data reveals a persistent literacy crisis among middle and high school students in the U.S., with nearly three in 10 8th graders lacking basic mastery in reading. A RAND report claims that secondary English/language arts teachers frequently find themselves teaching foundational reading skills typically taught in earlier education levels. This situation points to significant gaps in reading proficiency that extend beyond the elementary years, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in older students' reading education. The RAND study raises important questions about how such students go unnoticed for so long and what can be done to support them more effectively. Experts suggest that increasing awareness of these issues, implementing appropriate assessments, and adopting supportive teaching strategies are crucial steps towards addressing this problem. Engaging students in discussions about their challenges and providing targeted, empathic support can help bridge the literacy gap and improve educational outcomes for all students.
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Two major educational groups in California, the California School Boards Association and the California Teachers Association, have expressed strong opposition to Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to address a significant budget shortfall impacting TK-12 schools and community colleges. They argue that the governor's proposed budget maneuvers could potentially violate Proposition 98—a complex, 35-year-old formula that dictates the minimum funding for schools and community colleges. The legal challenge could lead to litigation with unpredictable outcomes as early as this summer. Gov. Newsom claims compliance with the law, aiming to shield educational institutions from deeper budget cuts that other state sectors might face. However, the education groups contend that Newsom's approach circumvents Proposition 98, potentially setting a precedent for future financial crises, which could result in significant long-term detrimental effects on public education funding. The dispute emerges amid a backdrop of a $17.7bn drop in Proposition 98 funding over three years, exacerbated by a delay in tax filing deadlines which skewed budget forecasts. As the budget discussion continues, the possibility of suspending Proposition 98 looms, a measure that has been taken in past fiscal crises but requires legislative approval. Such a suspension would not solve the funding issues but would create a debt to be repaid, potentially impacting school funding for years.
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Texas
Recent data reveals a persistent literacy crisis among middle and high school students in the U.S., with nearly 3 in 10 8th graders lacking basic mastery in reading. A RAND report highlights that secondary English/language arts teachers frequently find themselves teaching foundational reading skills typically taught in earlier education levels. This situation points to significant gaps in reading proficiency that extend beyond the elementary years, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in older students' reading education. The RAND study raises important questions about how such students go unnoticed for so long and what can be done to support them more effectively. Experts suggest that increasing awareness of these issues, implementing appropriate assessments, and adopting supportive teaching strategies are crucial steps towards addressing this problem. Engaging students in discussions about their challenges and providing targeted, empathic support can help bridge the literacy gap and improve educational outcomes for all students.
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Florida
As the nation marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which aimed to end "separate but equal" education, challenges to school integration persist. Despite advancements, many U.S. school districts today are still segregated along residential and economic lines. Gary Orfield from UCLA's Civil Rights Project highlights that more students now attend "intensely segregated" schools than they did 30 years ago. This regression often follows the discontinuation of court-ordered desegregation plans, as seen in the Supreme Court's 1991 ruling in Board of Education of Oklahoma City v. Dowell. The resistance to integration has historical roots and continues today, often undermining efforts to maintain diverse educational environments. This enduring segregation raises questions about the effectiveness and longevity of integration efforts, amidst historical and ongoing resistance to desegregating schools.
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