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Book bans are the new “Scarlet Letter” anti-censorship group warns

Matt Zalaznick -
Authors are becoming regular targets of copycat bans after just one of their titles is removed from a library's shelves, according to the new "Spineless Shelves" report from PEN America.

Antisemitic incidents roiling higher ed are now spreading to K12

Matt Zalaznick -
In Florida, a ripped Israeli flag was found at Equestrian Trails Elementary School, which is part of the Palm Beach County School District. Swastikas have been drawn at other K12 buildings.

Report: How partisan politics impact education at the top

Micah Ward -
K12 superintendents are more likely to be appointed to a state-level leadership position in Democratic-led areas, a new analysis suggests.

Active shooter drills: Many parents support them but prefer investing in SEL

Matt Zalaznick -
Active shooter drills may not be as controversial as has been portrayed in many communities as a large majority of parents are confident their schools are keeping children safe.

K12 social media crackdown: Bill threatens to cut off E-Rate funding

Matt Zalaznick -
"Eyes on the Board Act," which singles out TikTok and Instagram, would require schools and districts that receive federal broadband funding to prohibit students from accessing any and all social media apps on "subsidized services, devices, and networks."

Why some schools are swapping Halloween out for ‘seasonal’ celebrations

Matt Zalaznick -
K12 leaders say they are planning fall-themed celebrations that are more inclusive of all students' spiritual beliefs. And the decision is being met with howls of derision in some communities.

Get on Board: How 2 superintendents reach out to school board candidates

Matt Zalaznick -
District Administration's "Get on Board" series allows superintendents and other experts to share ideas for creating and maintaining productive relationships with school board members. 

Will K12 districts even notice if the government shuts down?

Matt Zalaznick -
“A shutdown is ineffective and costly, the consequences of which play out on Main Street, not Capitol Hill, as workers go without pay, families go without childcare, poor families lose support for housing and food, and schools feel the squeeze," says David R. Schuler, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association.

Leadership shifts: School board-superintendent clashes lead to more change

Matt Zalaznick -
Moreno Valley Unified School District dismisses leader in wake of $27 million settlement with the family of a boy who died in a middle school fight.

New report: Public schools saw a 33% spike in book bans last school year

Micah Ward -
"The toll of the book banning movement is getting worse," Suzanne Nossel, Chief Executive Officer of PEN America said in a statement. "...opponents of free expression are pushing harder than ever to exert their power over students as a whole."

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