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The article focuses on the implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL) to foster a positive school climate. Topics include the integration of SEL into daily interactions and curriculum, the systemic approach required for effective implementation, and the state-level initiatives supporting SEL adoption to improve school climate and student well-being.

The article offers information on the rise of parental rights groups, such as Moms for Liberty, and their efforts to influence school curriculum and policies. Topics include the mission of these groups to mobilize parents against what they perceive as liberal values being taught in schools, their impact on school board elections, and the controversial political stances and restrictions they advocate for in education, including limiting discussions on critical race theory and gender identity.

The article focuses on a pilot program in Louisiana that aims to create a reading test aligned with the Guidebooks curriculum, measuring students on content and texts they've already been exposed to in class. Topics include the challenges with traditional standardized reading tests, the inspiration for the testing pilot from research on reading comprehension and background knowledge, and the slow progress and uncertain future of the pilot program in Louisiana.

The article discusses California Governor Gavin Newsom's intervention in a local school district's rejection of a state-endorsed social studies curriculum that included LGBTQ+ content. Newsom threatened to fine the school district if they didn't adopt the curriculum, citing violations of state laws and policies.

The article reports the growing power of the parents' rights movement in education, as seen in examples such as the Isle of Wight County school board passing policies that ban sexually explicit materials and allow parents to opt their children out of certain curriculum. The movement has become a priority for conservative politicians and has led to policies being passed at district and state levels.

The article highlights the challenges faced by school districts in Florida and across the U.S. as they navigate new laws that restrict teaching about race, gender, and sexuality. It states that teachers are concerned about potentially violating these laws, leading to the removal of certain courses and support materials from the curriculum. It also suggests that these laws have turned schools into political battlegrounds and may have long-term consequences for education.

The article discusses a new study that shows how a literacy curriculum rich in social studies, science, and the arts can dramatically increase reading scores of students.

The article discusses a proposed Grand Old Party (GOP) sponsored parents bill of rights that aims to give parents more power over what is taught in classrooms.