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Teaching & learning · California

The UC Got Rid of the SAT in Admissions. It May Be on Its Way Back

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Ever since the University of California stopped using the SAT and ACT for freshman admissions in 2020, graduation rates have inched up,...

The 74 · October 9, 2026

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Teaching & learning

We’re Hiding the Beauty of Math From Children (Opinion)

We don’t wait until kids are independent readers to read them good stories. Why wait for fun math?

EdWeek · October 9, 2026

Teaching & learning · New York

Mamdani’s school device ban has its first exception: virtual tutoring

A student at P.S. 40 in Brooklyn participates in the CUNY Fellows Corps program, pictured here in 2022. The program has won the first exception to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's classroom device ban.

Chalkbeat · October 9, 2026

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K-12 news for district leaders

The UC Got Rid of the SAT in Admissions. It May Be on Its Way Back

We’re Hiding the Beauty of Math From Children (Opinion)

Mamdani’s school device ban has its first exception: virtual tutoring

Friday, October 9

Village Provides Information Regarding CUSD201 Referendum Question

Threatening call prompts lockdown at Hurley School District, police determine threat not credible

Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Menominee Indian High School

Mukwonago school board to review Eagleville costs, district budget outlook

Alexandria Names Dr. Jharrett Bryantt as New Schools Superintendent; $310,000 Salary, February Start

GBAPS proposes $313.5M budget, will hold meetings starting next week

West Clermont High School evacuated after swatting bomb threat, district says

Opinion: New York City Already Has Integrated Schools. The Mayor Should Visit Them

Ridgefield Schools Review K-12 Writing Instruction, Launch Technology And AI Oversight Plan

Former Cuero ISD superintendent faces possible resignation in Bullard

October 2026: Supporting Young Learners Today

18-year-old accused of making terrorist threat against CCA schools

USD 231 Gardner-Edgerton School District passes budget without raising property taxes

Opinion: AI & Back-to-School Night: Anxious Parents, Nervous Teachers and Chill Coaches

Thomasville school resource officer reassigned at district's request

N.J. school superintendent gets $39K raise, and a controversial perk for her family

Tiffin man charged for posting threat to Clear Creek Amana School District

Southwest Local School District Tax Levy to Appear on Ballot

How did your Michigan school district score on the SAT?

Alexandria School Board names Anchorage’s Jharrett Bryantt as next superintendent

Nearly 25% of Students Who Qualify for 8th-Grade Algebra Don’t Take It

Pennridge School Board reviews middle school consolidation plan, hears concerns about public input

54% of state sex ed bills proposed in the first half of 2026 were restrictive

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