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What we're reading this week: January 23, 2025

The Education Gadfly
1.23.2025
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  • A New York Times analysis finds that top colleges didn’t see major changes in student diversity following the end of affirmative action in 2023. —The New York Times
  • As Trump’s second term begins, experts expect a focus on education issues ranging from LGBTQ student rights and immigration enforcement to private school choice, and more. —The 74
  • “Bridging the divide over critical race theory in America’s classrooms.” —Education Next
  • As declining birth rates, shifting population trends, and regional disparities continue to challenge charter school enrollment, school leaders must adopt smarter growth strategies focused on retention, targeted marketing, and community partnerships. —Lyman Millard, CharterFolk
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