Education in March 2022

March 2022 was an eventful month for education. Here are some of the top stories:

• Cybercriminals continue to outpace schools in computer safety. A report by the cybersecurity firm Sophos found that schools are falling behind cybercriminals when it comes to protecting their systems. The report found that schools are more likely to be attacked than other types of organizations, and that the average cost of a cyberattack on a school is $1.8 million.

  Cybercriminals outpacing schools in computer safety in March 2022

• For lead-exposed students, early intervention can reduce academic, neurological harm. A new study has found that early intervention can help to reduce the academic and neurological harm caused by lead exposure. The study, which was published in the journal Pediatrics, found that children who received early intervention were less likely to have problems with reading, math, and attention than children who did not receive early intervention.

  For leadexposed students, early intervention can reduce academic, neurological harm in March 2022

• Indigenous-language teachers to receive equal pay in New Mexico. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order that will require the state to pay indigenous-language teachers the same as English-language teachers. The order is a major victory for indigenous communities in New Mexico, which have long been fighting for equal pay for their teachers.

  Indigenouslanguage teachers to receive equal pay in New Mexico in March 2022

• Fla. to urge no vaccination for ‘healthy children’. The Florida Department of Health has issued a new rule that will urge parents not to vaccinate their healthy children. The rule, which is based on a controversial theory that vaccines cause autism, has been condemned by public health experts.

  Fla. to urge no vaccination for ‘healthy children’ in March 2022

In addition to these top stories, there were a number of other important developments in education in March 2022. These included:

• The Biden administration announced a new plan to increase access to affordable child care.
• The National Center for Education Statistics released a report that found that the graduation rate for black students has increased significantly in recent years.
• The College Board announced that it will no longer require applicants to take the SAT or ACT.

These are just a few of the many stories that shaped the landscape of education in March 2022. It is clear that education is a top priority for policymakers and educators alike, and that there is a lot of work being done to improve the quality of education for all students.