News from March 2025
Durham teacher wins NCCAT 2025 NC CTE Teacher of the Year award
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) has announced Tyler D’Angelo, an agriculture teacher at CE Jordan High School in Durham Public Schools, as the NCCAT 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career & Technical Education...
Rhode Island officials guide schools on LGBTQ+ rights amid federal policy changes
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Rhode Island Department of Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green have issued guidance to schools on maintaining the rights of LGBTQ+ students and continuing diversity programs.
Connecticut forms technical assistance team for Bridgeport schools
In response to the challenges faced by Bridgeport Public Schools, Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker has announced the formation of a Technical Assistance Team.
Texas Education Agency releases annual report highlighting educational progress and challenges
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the progress and challenges in Texas public education.
California promotes organic food in schools through new initiative
On February 24, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond led a webinar to advance the "Mission Possible: Go Organic" initiative.
Utah secondary school principals receive top honors for 2025
The Utah Association of Secondary School Principals (UASSP) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Secondary School Principals of the Year awards.
NHED reports increase in public charter school enrollment
The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) has released its 2024 Public Charter School Annual Report, which was presented to the State Board of Education last month.
Oklahoma superintendent supports religious charter school in Supreme Court case
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters, along with the First Liberty Institute, has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, Oklahoma's first religious charter school.
Teacher Freedom Alliance on teachers’ unions and their influence in education
The Teacher Freedom Alliance has announced that teachers' unions have shifted their focus from supporting educators to promoting political agendas within the education system.
Teacher Freedom Alliance calls for DOE dissolution over corruption and union influence
The Teacher Freedom Alliance has declared that the Department of Education has lost its credibility due to union influence, a lack of accountability, and a failure to uphold public trust.
Oklahoma takes steps to improve school safety under Superintendent Walters
Superintendent Ryan Walters of the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has emphasized the department's dedication to student safety by implementing measures against misconduct within the education system.
KSDEweekly highlights new literacy pathway and leadership updates
The March 13 edition of KSDEweekly is now accessible for readers.
CCSSO CEO comments on Virginia superintendent's announcement
Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) CEO Carissa Moffat Miller has expressed her appreciation for Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons following an announcement regarding Coons' role.
Survey: Nearly all teachers face classroom disruptions, many losing 5+ minutes per lesson
A recent survey conducted by Teacher Tapp highlights ongoing challenges in U.S. classrooms, where behavior disruptions continue to impede instructional time.
Teachers skeptical of new Education Secretary, survey finds
A recent Teacher Tapp survey revealed that K-12 teachers across the United States are pessimistic about the new Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, with very few expressing optimism.
Teachers overwhelmingly oppose closing U.S. Department of Education
A recent survey conducted by Teacher Tapp has revealed skepticism among K-12 teachers in the United States regarding the new Education Secretary.
Teachers report that DEI programs face growing cuts in schools
Teacher Tapp announced that teachers are witnessing cuts to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools, with many hearing about reductions elsewhere.
Survey: 76% of teachers say student vaping is a major problem
A Teacher Tapp survey revealed that 76% of teachers believe student vaping is a significant issue in schools, including cases involving children as young as 11 years old.
Survey: Nearly half of teachers work on weekends to keep up
A recent survey conducted by Teacher Tapp revealed that nearly half of teachers spend their weekends working, engaging in activities such as lesson planning, grading, and administrative tasks.
Weingarten responds to Elon Musk's criticism of educators
AFT President Randi Weingarten has responded to remarks made by Elon Musk on social media.