Policy & Regulation: Page 11
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NEA, National PTA support DACA in Supreme Court case
DACA has positively impacted immigrant students and educators, but its uncertain future leaves many in limbo, supporters contend.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Deep Dive
3 things administrators should know as E-rate filing season approaches
A Texas dispute over school-owned fiber networks, options to close the homework gap and potential cybersecurity eligibility are among things to watch.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 3, 2019 -
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Ed Dept awards $123M in grants promoting STEM innovation
The Education Innovation and Research Program (EIR) funds will target underserved students and areas, including rural populations.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 30, 2019 -
Trump administration emergency response guide calls for proactive hazard prep
The guide instructs districts to help schools customize plans to their local needs and includes a checklist of actionable items.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 26, 2019 -
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Poverty impacts achievement gaps more than race
Research from The Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University finds race is associated with achievement gaps because students of color are often concentrated in high-poverty schools.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 25, 2019 -
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Column50 States of Ed Policy: Where do top Democratic presidential candidates stand on K-12 issues?
With Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders currently topping the polls, here's what we know about their plans for the nation's schools.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 24, 2019 -
Most states earn a C in ALEC's choice-focused report card
The conservative American Legislative Exchange Council’s annual take on education prioritizes charter growth and policies supporting school choice.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 19, 2019 -
ColumnRoundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Recent state legislation nationwide focuses on including mental health and sexual abuse education in curricula.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 18, 2019 -
DeVos: Federal funds for students with disabilities can be used for postsecondary ed
The funds can be used for comprehensive transition programs, which are college-based offerings for students with intellectual disabilities.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Chicago Public Schools violated Title IX for 'systemic failure' to address student sexual violence claims
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights said part of the problem was the prolonged absence of a Title IX coordinator.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 12, 2019 -
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Should parents of persistent bullies be fined?
A Wisconsin city is divided over the practice, but supporters hope it will inspire parents to step in.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Should the FCC expand E-rate coverage to include cybersecurity?
Data shows risks are increasing as more school and district information goes digital, but funding for protection is lacking.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 6, 2019 -
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Despite increasing gun violence, majority of students report feeling safe at school
A new study from ACT reports 38% of students believe adding mental health services would improve their sense of safety.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 4, 2019 -
Takeover schools often still face same underlying challenges
While the state-sanctioned private charter takeover of the Jefferson County School District in Florida found success on some academic concerns, a number of disciplinary and other challenges remain.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 4, 2019 -
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Study: 'Splinter' districts increase school segregation in the South
Researchers write that district secession is "eroding what has historically been one of the cornerstones of school desegregation in the South: the one-county, one-school-system jurisdiction."
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 4, 2019 -
Districts navigate smoky federal, state cannabis legislation
As more states change marijuana laws, districts are caught in a disconnect between prevention and messaging with students, as well as use by educators.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 3, 2019 -
High chronic absenteeism rates among special needs students raise alarms
In New York City, about 26,000 students with disabilities missed at least 20% of school days in the 2015-16 school year.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 3, 2019 -
Districts working to limit students' exposure to lead in drinking water
Most states don’t require lead testing of water at schools, but some district leaders are still collecting data and reporting findings to parents.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 3, 2019 -
US attorney: States can't sue feds over lunch program changes
School lunch rules championed by former first lady Michelle Obama have been relaxed, but strict requirements aren't completely eliminated.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 30, 2019 -
How districts are reexamining policies to encourage parental involvement
Ending fees for background checks is among steps schools are taking to remove barriers that keep parents from volunteering.
By Natalie Gross • Aug. 30, 2019 -
Proposed SNAP rule would affect schools that provide free meals to all
Almost 65% of schools eligible for the Community Eligibility Option now participate, according to government figures.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 29, 2019 -
Advisory group urges NYC to eliminate gifted programs, selective admissions
Data show only 10.5% of black and Latinx students get invitations to the city’s elite schools, though they make up 70% of total enrollment.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 28, 2019 -
More end-of-course exams linked to higher grad rates
In recent years, many states have dropped some of these tests as the popularity of requiring students to take the ACT or SAT increases.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 27, 2019 -
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50 States of Ed Policy: States, districts tackle gun policies as lawmakers remain gridlocked
Among the most popular measures are those around whether to arm teachers and the hardening of school security.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 27, 2019 -
Ed Dept offices to collaborate for better student civil rights data collection
The National Center for Education Statistics and Office for Civil Rights will support districts with technical assistance and training as part of improvement efforts.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 26, 2019
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