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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appointed Kamar Samuels as the new schools chancellor, marking a significant shift in his stance on mayoral control of NYC's education system. Initially pledging to end mayoral control, Mamdani now seeks to extend it, stating: “I will be asking the legislature for a continuation of mayoral control.” He aims to enhance community involvement in decision-making, promising that the governance model will be “not the same one that New Yorkers see today.” With a $43bn budget and nearly 900,000 students, Mamdani acknowledged the challenges ahead, including improving literacy rates and addressing the needs of homeless students. Samuels, a veteran educator, emphasized the importance of equity in education, commenting: “Equity is not an abstract idea. It's a set of choices we make together in policy.” Additionally, Emmy Liss was appointed to lead the Office of Child Care, crucial for Mamdani's goal of providing free child care to New Yorkers.
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A federal judge has ruled against California school policies that prevent educators from disclosing a student's gender identity to their parents. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez favored two teachers from the Escondido USD, stating that the policies "flatly prohibit teachers from respecting parents' wishes." The ruling emphasizes that "parents and guardians have a federal constitutional right to be informed if their public school student child expresses gender incongruence." The case, initiated by teachers and parents, challenges the confidentiality of students' gender identities. California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office plans to appeal, arguing that the ruling undermines privacy rights and could harm transgender students. The decision has sparked significant debate, with critics warning it could lead to increased risks for LGBTQ+ students. Legal experts suggest the case may escalate to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Texas is currently revising its social studies curriculum, a process that has ignited significant debate among lawmakers, teachers, and history enthusiasts. The 15-member State Board of Education, which includes 10 Republicans and 5 Democrats, is primarily responsible for this rewrite, with input from educators and the public. The new standards, known as Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, will influence lesson plans and future textbooks. The board's recent framework introduces a chronological approach to history, emphasizing Texas history while reducing standalone world cultures courses. Critics, including board member Staci Childs, D-Houston, expressed concerns about representation, stating: “When do people that look like me, get to learn about themselves before the fifth grade?” The revised curriculum is set to be implemented in classrooms by fall 2030, with certain provisions on communism taking effect in the 2026-2027 school year.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Erika Fritz-Ochs and Luis Fuste to the State Board of Education, while reappointing Dr. Grazie Christie, pending confirmation by the Florida Senate. Fritz-Ochs, currently the program manager at the University of Florida's Lastinger Center for Learning, has background in education policy and teaching. Fuste, an attorney at Fuste Law, P.A., has served on various boards, including the Florida Commission on Ethics. The State Board of Education aims to "increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system," providing valuable learning opportunities, according to its website.
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