Current school news 2019

Here are some notable school news stories from 2019:

Education Policy

• The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was reauthorized in December 2018, giving states more flexibility in setting education standards and accountability measures. (Source: Education Week)
• The Trump administration proposed changes to the Obama-era Gainful Employment rule, which aimed to protect students from predatory for-profit colleges. (Source: The New York Times)

School Shootings and Safety

• A mass shooting at a STEM school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, left one student dead and eight injured in May. (Source: CNN)
• A shooting at a high school in Santa Fe, Texas, killed 10 people and injured 13 in May. (Source: The New York Times)
• The National Rifle Association (NRA) launched a program to train teachers and school staff in how to respond to active shooter situations. (Source: NPR)

Teacher Strikes and Protests

• Teachers in West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Arizona went on strike in February and March to demand higher wages and better benefits. (Source: The Washington Post)
• Teachers in Los Angeles, California, went on strike in January to demand higher wages, smaller class sizes, and more support staff. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)

College Admissions Scandal

• A college admissions scandal involving wealthy parents and college coaches was uncovered in March, leading to charges against dozens of individuals. (Source: The New York Times)
• The scandal led to the resignation of several college officials and the cancellation of athletic scholarships. (Source: ESPN)

Other Notable Stories

• The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reported that U.S. students' reading and math scores remained stagnant or declined in 2019. (Source: Education Week)
• The College Board reported that the number of students taking the SAT exam increased by 10% in 2019. (Source: The College Board)
• The National Education Association (NEA) reported that teacher morale and job satisfaction declined in 2019 due to factors such as low pay and lack of respect. (Source: NEA)

These are just a few of the many notable school news stories from 2019. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!