Last week, the Florida Department of Education released a list of more than 700 books that were “removed or discontinued” from districts throughout the state for the last school year. That number is an increase of almost 400 books from the list it released a year ago, for the 2022-2023 school year. Some critics say they believe the number is even higher, expressing serious concern about the rise in book banning. (NPR)

College for All has not garnered the widespread response many had hoped for. Not all students want—or need—to go to college. And many students stumble on this singular pathway—nearly 37 million Americans under the age of 65 attended college but stopped before earning any credential. Now comes the CTE movement, hoping to help students decide whether it's college—or something else—that will lead to their career pathway for success. (Education Next)

From an educational standpoint, the goal of all K-12 schools is to foster learning and education where students, educators, and greater school communities thrive in safe environments. K-12 school administrators need comprehensive master security plans that are unique to their campuses. (Campus Safety)

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly supported ballot question 2, which means that high schoolers will no longer be required to pass statewide standardized tests to be eligible to graduate. The change will be in effect for the Class of 2025, and removes one of the state's few high school graduation requirements. (The 74)