Aug. 8 - Why this New Jersey school requires parents to volunteer

Florida district won’t rehire teacher in LGBTQ+ controversy over student’s preferred name; UNITED ‘25: Principals explore solutions to pressing K-12 challenges; Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

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Aug. 8, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for K-12 leaders

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Why this New Jersey school requires parents to volunteer

Officials at LEAP Academy University School say they work with families to ensure the annual 40 hours of volunteer work aren’t burdensome.

Florida district won’t rehire teacher in LGBTQ+ controversy over student’s preferred name

The veteran teacher, whose license was in jeopardy, settled with the state for a $750 fine and a year of probation, among other consequences.

UNITED ‘25: Principals explore solutions to pressing K-12 challenges

School principals gathered in Seattle in July to address a wide range of issues including chronic absenteeism and school safety.

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