New laws now in effect in Md., Fla.
Several laws took effect on Oct. 1, incl. an increase in the age to buy tobacco in Md, & a law that allows Fla. teachers to carry guns.
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Important kindergarten lessons in Md. and Miss.
We learn many of life's most important lessons, academic and otherwise, in kindergarten. Money for schools can support good programs.
DoDEA diverts school dollars to build The Wall
The building of a border wall is controversial, but now that Trump is diverting school funds to build it, we definitely have an opinion.
67-count Calif. indictment charges charter operators
Loose charter school laws in some places like California have led to deceptive business practices and the fleecing of taxpayers.
Denver teachers on strike Monday
Teachers will walk out on strike Monday in Denver, as last-minute talks broke down Saturday; teacher base pay is the issue.
Yes, schools are open during the L.A. strike
Los Angeles teachers are on strike, demanding smaller class sizes, more counselors, librarians, and nurses for students, and a bigger raise.
Free school lunches should continue during shutdown
Free and reduced-price school meals should continue during the shutdown, although if it goes past February, questions start to pop up.
Federal student aid still OK under shutdown
The federal government could remain (partially) shut down for several days, but student aid for college is generally unaffected.
The people of Arizona say no to vouchers
Voters across the country had good news for schools, resoundingly defeating a voucher initiative in Ariz., and electing many pro-education governors.
Michael splinters homes, uproots trees, upends lives
Many schools in Florida are still closed after a deadly hurricane laid a path of destruction across much of the panhandle.