EduClips: Beutner Closes In On LAUSD Chief Job; AZ Teacher Strike To Continue Monday — And More Must-Reads From America’s 15 Biggest School Districts
EduClips: Beutner Closes In on LAUSD Chief Job; AZ Teacher Strike to Continue Monday — and More Must-Reads From America’s 15 Biggest School Districts
EduClips provides a digest of the latest education news from the largest school districts in America, where over 4 million students attend classes daily across eight states. To receive the day’s top school and policy news in your inbox, sign up for the TopSheet Education Newsletter.
Top Story
Should preschool teachers be required to hold a bachelor’s degree? In an attempt to find a consensus in a long-standing debate on the qualifications for teachers of young students, a national group of early childhood educators insists that it is not necessary. This group, known as Power to the Profession, has developed recommendations that support various education levels for preschool teachers, including associate’s and bachelor’s degrees. However, opponents argue that this flexibility could harm the profession by hindering its recognition and impeding efforts for better pay. Fifteen education organizations, including the National Education Association, the National Head Start Association, and the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, collaborated to create the recommendations with input from numerous stakeholders. Given that early education is crucial for the success of students, particularly those in poverty, this moment holds significant importance for preschool teachers. Leaders of the Power to the Profession initiative express concerns over the current fragmented, fragile, and misunderstood state of the profession. (Read at The74Million.org)
National News
The teachers’ strike in Arizona will continue on Monday, while Colorado rally participants pin their hopes on a ballot initiative. (Read at USA Today)
Betsy DeVos faced yet another question regarding her visits to struggling schools, which was interrupted by a member of her staff. (Read at The Washington Post)
When teachers go on strike, parents face a dilemma as they struggle to arrange child care. This situation results in divided loyalties. (Read at The Wall Street Journal)
How can districts and states use the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to strengthen STEM and computer science education? (Read at Politics K-12)
District and State News
In the race for Los Angeles’ top schools job, Beutner is closing in on the position as another candidate withdraws. (Read at the Los Angeles Times)
Questions arise about a potential cover-up after over 100 school harassment complaints disappear in New York City. (Read at the New York Daily News)
While parents in Florida have the right to seek new school placements for their children, limited availability makes this option challenging. (Read at the Orlando Sentinel)
Illinois has initiated a pilot program that connects students with therapists. (Read at U.S. News and World Report)
Understanding the significance of Texas school reforms by examining the numbers. (Read at Dallas News)
Florida schools are coping with the increase in funding of just 47 cents per student. (Read at the Tampa Bay Times)
The Illinois House has approved a requirement for a minimum $40,000 salary for teachers. (Read at Illinois News Network)
Chancellor Richard Carranza stands by his tweet of a viral video in the Upper West Side integration fight in New York. (Read at Chalkbeat)
The race for California state schools chief begins to attract major contributions. (Read at EdSource)
Candidates for the superintendent position in Nevada face questioning by CCSD trustees. (Read at the Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Texas schools affected by Hurricane Harvey are eligible for $89 million in federal aid. (Read at Chron)
Think Pieces
Bloomberg and Weingarten argue that we should expect more from teachers when they are rewarded with professional-level pay. (Read at USA Today)
Tougher school environments may reduce risky teenage behavior. (Read at The New York Times)
Analyzing what "A Nation at Risk" got right and wrong about the state of U.S. schools. (Read at NPR)
Assessing whether high schools adequately prepare teens for college remains uncertain, making the GreatSchools analysis one of the most important education reports in recent years. (Read at The74Million.org)
Studies demonstrate that human tutors are both effective and cost-efficient. (Read at The Hechinger Report)
Dispelling misconceptions about how students learn. (Read at New Classrooms)
Exploring why schools are hesitant to partner with businesses. (Read at The Hechinger Report)
Quote of the Day: "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." – Malcolm X
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