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Can Art and Music Help Reduce Student Absenteeism? (opens the original)
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After the pandemic drove up absenteeism in schools, states like Rhode Island are still battling to get kids back in the classroom each day. During the 2021-2022 school year, the Ocean State received the worrying distinction of having the country’s eighth highest rate of chronic absenteeism. The problem has been a focus for the state, which launched an anti-absenteeism initiative in late 2023, that included educator training, public messaging and data tracking.A new study suggests something else
Some Localities Still Depend on Police Fines to Cover Budget Gaps (opens the original)
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In Brief:Some local governments rely heavily on their police force bringing in revenue from issuing fines. This kind of behavior can weaken residents’ trust in police and divert police attention from serious crime. States have tried for years to stop such behavior. But loopholes and limited enforcement can cause state policies to fall short. A new report recommends ways states can tighten their policies and better deter such misbehavior.This year, Brookside, Alabama — a town of just 1,600 people
States’ Uprising Against Prediction Markets (opens the original)
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In Brief:State officials say that if they don’t prevail, they’ll be stripped of long-held powers and left unable to protect residents against the harms of problem gambling.The Commodity Futures Trading Commission says prediction markets are not a form of gambling. The transactions that take place on platforms like Kalshi are a financial derivative, the commission argues — and states do not have the authority to regulate them.The CFTC has sued states and filed amicus briefs seeking to stop them f
Should Schools Have 'Heat Days'? (opens the original)
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As extreme heat becomes increasingly common across the country, school districts are under pressure to develop plans to cope. Heat stress not only impacts students’ physical wellbeing and mental health, but also their academic abilities, according to a recent report from the American Psychological Association. Students tend to do worse on PSAT exams on hotter days unless there’s air conditioning to alleviate it, for example. Another study found that, across 140 fifth grade classrooms at temperat
Utah’s Blueprint for Governing Emerging Technology (opens the original)
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Editor's Note: Each year, Governing is proud to recognize a group of state and local officials who have brought about significant changes to their communities. Whether Democrat or Republican, these leaders have proven themselves effective at carrying out programs and policies that not only make a difference at home but provide lessons to leaders elsewhere. The following article is part of our 2026 Public Officials of the Year package. Read the rest here. This article appears in Governing's Q3 20
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