/tags/public-schools public schools en-US Copyright Sat, 26 Oct 2024 14:36:40 GMT /education/2024-10-26/california-public-school-students-will-be-required-to-learn-about-menstruation In a first for menstrual health education, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the "Know Your Period Act" into law, requiring California public schools to include menstrual education in their curriculum. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 14:36:40 GMT /education/2024-10-26/california-public-school-students-will-be-required-to-learn-about-menstruation Srishti Prabha /education/2024-10-19/state-lawmakers-push-to-expand-free-school-meals-program-for-all-in-oregon Though a large majority of public schools feed students free breakfast and lunch, 65 do not, something Democratic lawmakers hope to change. Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:37:39 GMT /education/2024-10-19/state-lawmakers-push-to-expand-free-school-meals-program-for-all-in-oregon Ben Botkin /education/2024-10-15/k-12-reading-and-math-scores-inch-upward-in-california-but-are-still-below-pre-pandemic-levels The Smarter Balanced scores show improvement for both math and English language arts. Black, Latino and low-income student scores climbed more than the state average, although they still had lower scores overall. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:01:55 GMT /education/2024-10-15/k-12-reading-and-math-scores-inch-upward-in-california-but-are-still-below-pre-pandemic-levels Carolyn Jones /education/2024-09-24/oregon-high-schools-implement-new-graduation-requirements A state law passed last year now requires high school students in Oregon to take a half credit each of personal finance and career path skills courses in order to graduate. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:37:06 GMT /education/2024-09-24/oregon-high-schools-implement-new-graduation-requirements Jane Vaughan /education/2024-09-24/newsom-and-lawmakers-tell-california-schools-to-restrict-cell-phone-use Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3216 on Monday, which mandates schools across California to have a policy restricting cell phones. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:24:19 GMT /education/2024-09-24/newsom-and-lawmakers-tell-california-schools-to-restrict-cell-phone-use Megan Myscofski /education/2024-09-22/how-some-oregon-schools-are-trying-to-limit-cellphones-on-campus Across Oregon, a number of schools have been adopting new policies around cell phones. Two schools tell us about their policies. Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:20:09 GMT /education/2024-09-22/how-some-oregon-schools-are-trying-to-limit-cellphones-on-campus Rolando Hernandez /education/2024-09-10/feds-award-oregon-11-5-million-perhaps-millions-more-to-come-to-improve-literacy-instruction Oregon’s highest needs schools that are focused on revamping literacy instruction and boosting student reading proficiency will get federal financial help next year. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:44:38 GMT /education/2024-09-10/feds-award-oregon-11-5-million-perhaps-millions-more-to-come-to-improve-literacy-instruction Alex Baumhardt /education/2024-09-03/after-17-years-crater-high-consolidates-multiple-academies-into-one-high-school Crater High School in Central Point will transition from three academies focused on different subject areas to one, cohesive school this fall. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:24:04 GMT /education/2024-09-03/after-17-years-crater-high-consolidates-multiple-academies-into-one-high-school Jane Vaughan /education/2024-08-21/more-california-schools-are-banning-smartphones-but-kids-keep-bringing-them Schools that banned phones a few years ago have advice for other districts as the governor calls for a crackdown. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:46:17 GMT /education/2024-08-21/more-california-schools-are-banning-smartphones-but-kids-keep-bringing-them Carolyn Jones, Khari Johnson /education/2024-07-25/oregon-school-districts-to-receive-back-pay-from-state-after-funding-mistake Dozens of school districts throughout Oregon will receive back pay from the state Department of Education, money they should have received between 2017 and 2020. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:25:38 GMT /education/2024-07-25/oregon-school-districts-to-receive-back-pay-from-state-after-funding-mistake Jane Vaughan