Policy & Regulation: Page 25
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Philadelphia school board swears in 2 student representatives
The 17-year-olds are the board's first student representatives in nearly two decades, in one of 25 states that allows student participation on district school boards.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 27, 2018 -
158 educators running for state office, many are one step closer to getting elected
More than 100 have made it to the general election, with all but one primary already taking place.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 26, 2018 -
One-fifth of 8th-graders were chronically absent in 2015, EPI report says
The research shows chronic absenteeism rates falling sharply along socioeconomic lines.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Memphis school improvement shows value of localized turnaround efforts
Tennessee's latest results show students in district-run "Innovation Zone" schools are outperforming peers in schools taken over by the state.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 25, 2018 -
California data indicative of factors dragging down student performance beyond Golden State's borders
Helping students who lag due to factors including a lack of access to early childhood education and lost time from suspensions remains a persistent struggle for districts nationwide.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 20, 2018 -
At least 8 states this year have passed laws related to youth suicide prevention
The pieces of legislation create school personnel training programs, education study committees, and suicide prevention programs and curricula.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 20, 2018 -
Ed Trust data highlights insufficient funding in NYC's low-income schools
Disproportionate funding distribution also persists for the nation's high-needs schools, which have more inexperienced teachers and fewer resources.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 19, 2018 -
5 administrators weigh in on tough financial challenges
Leaders from a variety of schools and districts nationwide share some of their biggest challenges and how they're tackling them.
By Roger Riddell , Jessica Campisi • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Deep DiveStates must find innovative solutions for stretching recession-level K-12 budgets
In 2015, 29 states were still providing less total school funding per student than they were in 2008, finds a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities report.
By Jessica Leigh Brown • Sept. 17, 2018 -
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Appropriations bill sets aside over $71B for ed, but is it enough?
Administrators are mixed on how much impact the $581 million in additional funding to the U.S. Department of Education will have.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 17, 2018 -
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Many school funding decisions left up to voters this November
Some measures calling for tax increases are in states that saw teacher walkouts last year.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Utah governor, other officials implore former teachers to return to the classroom
According to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sydnee Dickson, about 30,000 Utah residents with credentials are not teaching.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 17, 2018 -
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Report: California schools have improved, but major funding challenges remain
More than a decade ago, the state's education system was described as "broken." What has happened since?
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Officials: Federal school safety commission will oppose age restrictions on buying guns
The commission reportedly found no evidence proving these restrictions make school shootings less likely.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Advocacy groups release major report on effects of policing in schools
As districts look at how to improve safety, the report details the effects of policing in schools on students of color.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 13, 2018 -
States fighting attendance manipulation in face of tighter ESSA regulations
Officials from three school districts explain how they're monitoring and revamping their attendance data.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Chicago schools embrace district CEO's social media example
Chief Education Officer Janice Jackson's active social media presence sets a standard for other administrators at all levels.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2018 -
School districts explore strategies to support students in foster care
These students are among a school’s most fragile population and often require special handling to help them succeed.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 11, 2018 -
New exemption in California allows migrant students to remain in schools for entire year
The lawmaker who pushed for the change said the rule that migrant families have to move at the end of the harvest contributed to low graduation rates.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 10, 2018 -
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LPI report explores states' use of 5 indicator metrics under ESSA
The indicators examined were suspension rates, school climate, chronic absenteeism, extended-year graduation rate, and access to college- and career-ready curriculum.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Pending California law would let parents administer medical marijuana at school
Officials are leery of allowing the substance on school grounds, even when given by a parent, due to the possibility of losing federal funds.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 5, 2018 -
What did a New Mexico district learn after one year operating on a 4-day week?
Some families and educators liked the switch, but others were concerned about its impacts.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Chicago schools issue strict guidelines on appropriate communication between students and staff
Meeting students where they live, while also eliminating the possibility of inappropriate communication, is proving to be a sticky situation.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 30, 2018 -
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Gallup superintendent survey finds growing concerns around civics preparation
Among respondents, 74% agreed or strongly agreed that preparing students to be engaged citizens presents a challenge, up from 50% last year — and teacher recruitment and retention also ranked high among concerns.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2018 -
School safety commission focuses on need for communication at final listening session
However, none of the commission's four members, including U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, attended the session.
By Jessica Campisi • Aug. 29, 2018
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