Policy & Regulation: Page 10
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Roundup: The changing face of school leadership
As the K-12 model shifts, so too does the role teachers and principals play in guiding decision-making around operations, PD and more.
Nov. 14, 2019 -
Report: More students with disabilities attending charter schools
The analysis of civil rights data also shows charter schools suspend students with disabilities at slightly higher rates than traditional schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 14, 2019 -
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New Jersey, Illinois among latest to mandate LGBTQIA curriculum
As more states pass laws requiring inclusive curriculum, a dearth of resources continues presenting a challenge in implementation.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 13, 2019 -
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Supreme Court DACA case: Thousands of educators' livelihoods on the line
With SCOTUS deliberations starting Tuesday on President Donald Trump's rescission of the program, experts say ending DACA could have a "chilling effect" on K-12 students and educators.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Texas poised to take over Houston ISD
Experts say a takeover of the state's largest school district would be unprecedented in scale and will require "plans for every facet of the district."
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 8, 2019 -
SETDA urges lawmakers to embrace policies increasing school broadband speeds, access
While most schools now have broadband at a minimum recommended speed of 100 kbps, the organization suggests fully supporting ed tech tools requires a minimum of 250 kbps.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 8, 2019 -
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LAUSD weighs allowing noncitizens to vote in board elections
San Francisco implemented a similar initiative in October, but few registered.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 7, 2019 -
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5 big challenges confronting districts — and how they're overcoming them
Balancing school security with a nurturing environment and recovering from teacher strikes are among challenges districts will continue to face in the coming year.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 6, 2019 -
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Column50 States of Ed Policy: What could California's decision to delay the morning bell mean for other states?
A law delaying start times signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month has stoked local control debates but could lead other states to follow suit.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 30, 2019 -
NAEP 2019: Reading scores drop for US students, with mixed math results
Mississippi sees the most improvement at the state level, with the schools chief joking other low-performing states can no longer say "Thank God for Mississippi."
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Chicago teacher strike: Same as — and different from — LA's
Both strikes signal a "new era of union activism," one expert says, but bargaining with a mayor adds a different layer to the negotiations.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 28, 2019 -
EducationSuperHighway declares connectivity gap mission accomplished
The non-profit advocacy organization says just 743 schools remain to be connected to the infrastructure needed for digital learning.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2019 -
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West Virginia county targets poverty to boost achievement
McDowell County, among the nation's poorest, is one of many districts providing wraparound services to keep low-income students in school.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 22, 2019 -
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Tallying numbers of students in poverty poses challenge for lawmakers
Under many funding formulas, accurately identifying students in poverty can determine school allocations and who receives the support needed to succeed.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 18, 2019 -
As 'green wave' spreads, marijuana funds create new dilemmas for education leaders
Eleven states and D.C. permit adult recreational use, and more are expected to enact legalization laws in 2020.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 17, 2019 -
ColumnRoundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Before adjourning their legislative sessions, a number of states pushed bills around career and technical education relevance and bullying prevention.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 16, 2019 -
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Study: Black-white discipline gap predicts achievement disparities
Researchers note efforts to boost equity in discipline would likely have a positive effect on achievement and vice versa.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 16, 2019 -
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'Free and appropriate': Special ed stakeholders work to make IEP meetings less one-sided
Improvement plans include federal funding for a technical assistance center to support districts in developing IEPs that "enable children to make progress."
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 15, 2019 -
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California first state to mandate later school start times
The state sided with parents and pediatricians on later starts for middle and high school students, with administrator and teacher groups opposed to the change.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 15, 2019 -
DeVos pushes charter school growth through opportunity zone initiative
A Thursday announcement revealed the Education Department is contracting with a Maryland firm to assist charter development in low-income communities.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 11, 2019 -
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Study: Black students face 'accumulation of disadvantage'
According to UCLA research, many factors affecting student outcomes lie outside the classroom but schools can help address a number of barriers to success.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 10, 2019 -
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Florida among latest to propose teacher pay increase to offset shortage
States and individual districts are getting creative with pay, perks and stipends to attract new teachers to the field and retain those already in place.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Ed Dept allots $71.6M to boost proactive school safety measures
The funds will be dispersed under four grants focused on preventing violence by improving mental health services and school climate.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Report spotlights DC school dress codes' disproportionate impact on black girls
As attire battles continue nationwide, the research is among the latest to look at how female students generally are subjected to stricter rules than male peers.
By Natalie Gross • Oct. 9, 2019 -
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Report: States 'retreat' from including student test results in principal, teacher evaluations
National Council on Teacher Quality data shows 34 states still include test scores in teacher evaluation results, down from 43 before ESSA's passage.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 8, 2019
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