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Grade inflation in the U.S. may adversely affect students' academic performance and future earnings, according to a study presented at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The research analyzed data from nearly 1m students in Los Angeles USD and 250,000 students in Maryland. Findings indicate that students receiving lenient grading, where teachers assign higher grades than warranted by standardized test scores, are less likely to succeed in subsequent courses and achieve lower test scores. The report states: "Our results are consistent with the idea that grades act as a strong incentive for learning." In Maryland, students impacted by grade inflation were less likely to attend college or secure employment, resulting in an estimated loss of $160,000 in lifetime earnings for every 0.2-point increase on a 4.0 grading scale. This trend highlights the growing concern over the relationship between rising grades and declining standardized test performance.
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California has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, challenging its threat to withhold $4.9bn in federal education funding over the state's policy on gender identity disclosure. California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated: "We will not stand by as U.S. ED uses baseless claims to attack crucial education funding." The lawsuit argues that the Department's actions are unconstitutional and motivated by discrimination against transgender individuals. The California Department of Education (CDE) has been accused of coercing school districts into withholding information about students' gender identities, which Bonta disputes, asserting that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act only requires disclosure of educational records. This legal battle is part of a broader conflict over parental notification policies regarding transgender students, with implications for educational rights and student privacy.
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More than 200 elementary principals met lawmakers on Capitol Hill seeking stronger teacher training and retention funding, expanded early-grade mental health supports, and safeguards against public dollars shifting to private school choice. Leaders said they felt relief after a fiscal 2026 budget kept most K-12 programs level-funded. Still, they warned staffing formulas and special education resources are lagging behind post-pandemic needs. “Early intervention is great,” said Rachel Edoho-Eket, principal of Waterloo Elementary, “But our staffing formulas aren't keeping up with the needs.”
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The recent passage of House Bill 1119 in Florida has ignited a heated debate over book bans in public schools. The bill, which passed with an 84-28 vote, aims to eliminate books deemed harmful to minors, disregarding their literary or artistic value. Critics, including Rep. Rita Harris, argue that this legislation could lead to the removal of significant works, including classics like "Beloved" by Toni Morrison. Harris warned that the bill could further exacerbate the ongoing trend of book censorship in Florida, where many titles have already been restricted. Democratic House Leader Rep. Fentrice Driskell expressed concerns that the bill may disproportionately affect books about race, culture, and LGBTQ+ themes. As the debate continues, advocates for book freedom are alarmed by the potential implications of this legislation.
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