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The U.S. Supreme Court has directed the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit to reconsider its ruling on a New York state law that eliminated religious exemptions for school vaccinations. This decision follows the high court's previous ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which affirmed parents' rights to challenge public school curricula based on free exercise of religion. The case, Miller v. McDonald, arose after New York's 2019 law removed religious exemptions in response to a measles outbreak. Amish schools and parents contested financial penalties imposed for non-compliance, arguing that the law infringes on their First Amendment rights. The 2nd Circuit previously ruled that the law did not pose an existential threat to the Amish community, referencing Wisconsin v. Yoder. In a related matter, the Supreme Court declined to review a case regarding book removals in public libraries, which has implications for school libraries as well. The justices let stand a lower court's decision allowing the removal of books, including ones dealing with themes of race and LGBT identity, from its public library system. The lower court rejected the argument made by the plaintiffs that removing the books was unlawful under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment protections against government abridgment of free speech.
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California students are facing significant challenges in math proficiency, with only 31% of 11th graders meeting state expectations. This decline is evident across various grades, with third graders at 46% and fourth graders at 42%. Arun Ramanathan from PowerMyLearning emphasized the need for schools to invest in math support similar to that for reading. He said, "Schools have a variety of supports in place to help teachers with reading, but they often lack the equivalent investments in early screening tools, professional development, or teacher coaches in math." To address these issues, California must adopt a coherent approach to algebra placement and ensure that students master foundational skills before advancing. Policymakers are urged to act urgently to close the growing math achievement gap.
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Republican officials in Texas, led by Gov. Greg Abbott, are partnering with Turning Point USA to establish chapters of the conservative youth organization in every high school across the state. The initiative was announced during a news conference at the Governor's Mansion, following a meeting between Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath and Turning Point USA Senior Director Josh Thifault. Abbott's commitment includes $1m in campaign funds to support the project. Turning Point USA, founded by the late Charlie Kirk, aims to promote conservative values among students. However, the organization has faced criticism for its controversial tactics, including a professor watchlist and accusations of fostering a hostile environment for educators.
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The Florida House has introduced a resolution aimed at safeguarding students' rights to express their religious beliefs in public schools. Rep. Chase Tramont, R-Port Orange, stated that the resolution "secures the rights of students to pray, speak about their faith, form religious clubs and express religious viewpoints without discrimination or retribution." The proposal seeks to amend the Florida Constitution, allowing students to engage in religious activities, wear religious symbols, and lead prayers at school events. Critics, including Chris Line from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, argue that existing constitutional protections are sufficient and that claims of discrimination against religious expression in schools are unfounded. Tramont emphasized the importance of allowing students to express their faith freely, claiming: "The Constitution does not relax when a student walks onto a school campus." The resolution also calls for a daily moment of silence in classrooms.
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