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Trump Tax Plan: Homeschool Tax Credit
The article describes a Trump tax plan that adds a credit for scholarship donations and expands 529 account use to cover homeschooling-related costs.
Why it matters: Families may want to review how the described changes could affect education savings and homeschool expenses.
smartasset.com · 5 days ago
- Special Needs Education
Why some parents are choosing to homeschool their kids with disabilities
The article examines why some parents choose homeschooling for children with disabilities, while noting federally guaranteed services and protections in public education.
apnews.com · 4 days ago
- SAT & College Prep
University of Wisconsin System Considers Permanently Dropping ACT and SAT Requirements
The University of Wisconsin System is considering making its test-optional admissions policy permanent for first-year applicants.
universityherald.com · 5 days ago
- SAT & College Prep
The UC got rid of the SAT in admissions. It may be on its way back
The article raises the possibility of the SAT returning to University of California admissions. Some professors say students are arriving with weak math and writing skills.
newsfromthestates.com · 2 days ago
- Special Needs Education
Meeting students’ needs
The article reviews disability categories listed by the Texas Education Agency under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It also discusses how dyslexia can affect reading, writing and speaking.
southtexasnews.com · 3 days ago
- SAT & College Prep
UC review of SAT and ACT policy leaves future applicants uncertain
The University of California is reviewing its SAT and ACT policy, leaving future applicants uncertain.
scotscoop.com · 4 days ago
- Homeschooling in the US
Homeschool diploma keeps rural firefighter from qualifying for Fremont city job
A rural firefighter's homeschool diploma prevented qualification for a Fremont city job, according to the headline.
omaha.com · 4 days ago
- Parenting
Silicon Valley parents want the tech they help build out of their children’s schools
Some Silicon Valley parents are seeking less technology in their children's schools. San Francisco Waldorf reports growing early-childhood applications, with many new parents working in technology.
theguardian.com · 4 days ago
- SAT & College Prep
U. Wisconsin system eyes permanent end to SAT/ACT requirement, bucking elite schools’ return to testing
The University of Wisconsin System is considering making test-optional admissions permanent. Under the proposal, traditional-route applicants could still submit SAT or ACT scores for campuses to consider as additional academic information.
thecollegefix.com · 6 days ago
- SAT & College Prep
How Does Trinity University Rank Among America's Best Colleges?
Trinity University's admissions profile lists an SAT range of 1350–1490 and an ACT range of 30–34.
usnews.com · 1 day ago
- Parenting
Raising school-aged grandkids: how to handle homework and school in a digital age
Experts offer advice to grandparents raising school-age children about navigating homework and schooling in a digital age.
knopnews2.com · 4 days ago
- Parenting
Safe learning environments: Preventing and addressing violence in and around school
The article addresses preventing and responding to violence in and around schools, describing it as a widespread issue affecting children and adolescents.
unesco.org · 5 days ago
- Education Law & Policy
Supreme Court faces wave of appeals about religion and schools
The Supreme Court faces multiple appeals involving religion and schools. A dispute concerning Catholic preschools may be one of several such cases the justices could hear this term.
usatoday.com · 7 hours ago
- Student Mental Health
The Problem With Test Anxiety Happens Long Before the Test (Opinion)
This opinion article argues that test anxiety begins well before the test itself.
edweek.org · 2 days ago
- Special Needs Education
Special ed diaries: Teachers tell NPR about their most joyous, most difficult moments
Special-education teachers share rewarding and difficult experiences working with students with diverse disabilities. The snippet also explains that IEPs help families hold schools accountable.
npr.org · 5 days ago
- Special Needs Education
How Wilson County Schools abandoned special needs student | Opinion
This opinion article criticizes Wilson County Schools' treatment of a student with disabilities. It describes families' struggles to obtain IEP services, timely evaluations and requested data.
tennessean.com · 13 hours ago
- Special Needs Education
How AI Tools Halved This District’s IEP Prep Time
The article reports that AI tools cut one district's individualized education program (IEP) preparation time in half.
edweek.org · 3 days ago
- Parenting
A Massachusetts mother and daughter talk zero screen parenting experience
A Massachusetts mother and daughter discuss their experience with zero-screen parenting. The snippet also notes an effort to prohibit public-school students from accessing cellphones at school.
wbur.org · 5 days ago
- Homeschooling in the US
It's hard to track Knox County's homeschool numbers. Here's what I found | Opinion
An opinion piece examines more than 6,700 records provided by Knox County Schools and describes the difficulty of tracking local homeschool numbers.
knoxnews.com · 4 days ago
- Homeschooling in the US
What can West Virginia families buy with Hope Scholarship funds? Here's what's allowed
West Virginia families can use Hope Scholarship funds for expenses including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum and tutoring.
wvnews.com · 5 days ago
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