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Year in Review: Educational fights and flare-ups

Year in Review: Educational fights and flare-ups

COVID-19 restrictions, race debates, transgender issues, and testing controversies all contributed to school changes this year

The pandemic and politics are pushing out leaders in education

The National Education Association reported a continued decline in membership this year

Mental health needs have grown during the pandemic, but many school districts lack sufficient counseling


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Pro-life students question the university’s tolerance of a pro-abortion event

Experts believe K-12 student homelessness grew during pandemic, despite some survey results suggesting a decline

Students’ physical fitness suffered from a year with no gym class

The coronavirus pandemic boosted home education among African Americans, but it wasn’t the only factor

Critics of gifted education programs in public schools complain of racial disparities, but advocates say fixing admission practices can solve the problem

Despite burnout and COVID-19 risks, the field is still drawing new students