Policy & Regulation: Page 27
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Illinois mandates gifted and talented accommodations
The state now requires districts to identify and appropriately challenge students who are advanced both academically and social-emotionally.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Linda Jacobson
How do high-performing countries prepare and support teachers?
The Learning Policy Institute's Linda Darling-Hammond shares lessons with state lawmakers on how to address teaching shortages and raise student achievement.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 3, 2018 -
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Insurance is not enough liability protection from active shooters
School districts need to develop safety teams to plan prevention and response, among other things.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 3, 2018 -
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Proposal suggests expanding gifted programs to solve NYC integration concerns
Proponents of a bill from state Sen. Tony Avella say it would restore a reliable pathway to specialized high schools, especially in low-income areas with limited access to gifted programs.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 2, 2018 -
Naaz Modan
No clear answer on how families will use 529 accounts
A National Conference of State Legislatures official says it will be another six months before it's known if 529 funds are being used for private K-12 school tuition — a prospect that worries some colleges and lawmakers.
By Linda Jacobson and Jean Dimeo • Aug. 1, 2018 -
Expect more teacher protests this academic year
Teachers feel forced out of the middle class because of inadequate salaries and benefits, and they could take to the streets again with their concerns.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 1, 2018 -
Linda Jacobson
'Strategic leadership' crucial for school improvement, says turnaround expert
California's efforts to improve "expanded learning" programs were also highlighted on the second day of the National Conference of State Legislatures' annual summit.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 1, 2018 -
District co-ops, bulk purchasing groups on the rise
Research from AASA shows 73% of superintendents still reporting "inadequately funded" districts amid lingering recovery in the wake of the 2008 recession.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 1, 2018 -
Competency-based education, 529 plans get attention at NCSL
State lawmakers at the conference also highlighted school security and finance as top areas of concern.
By Linda Jacobson • July 31, 2018 -
Florida database to combine social media, law enforcement, social services records
Concerns over such monitoring include who will have access to the data and that it might cast suspicion on students who don't pose a threat.
By Linda Jacobson • July 30, 2018 -
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Policy changes may limit help to students suing for equal ed access
The U.S. Department of Education is already facing legal challenges to a revised policy.
By Amelia Harper • July 30, 2018 -
Court rules New Mexico fails to provide an adequate public education
The court gives the state until April 2019 to take concrete steps towards the court mandate, but the state said it plans to appeal the ruling.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 26, 2018 -
Perkins CTE Act reauthorization passes Congress
The legislation is headed to President Donald Trump's desk after several weeks of pressure from the administration for its passage.
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2018 -
Report: Most states fail to comply with federal special ed mandates
The most recent federal assessment of IDEA compliance indicates that the majority of states fall short.
By Amelia Harper • July 25, 2018 -
Allie Reeser
Are students' constitutional rights being violated when they can't read at grade level?
While literacy is clearly essential to a productive, successful life, courts have ruled it is not explicitly guaranteed.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 23, 2018 -
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More cities implement universal pre-K when state, national efforts fall short
Chicago is considering a move to universal pre-K, joining cities such as New York, Boston and Washington.
By Amelia Harper • July 23, 2018 -
University building pathway to college for rural K-12 students
The University of Iowa is working with K-12 schools to provide extra support in STEM courses to improve children's pathways to college.
By James Paterson • July 23, 2018 -
Study rebuffs long-standing argument that money doesn't improve outcomes
Researchers found that a 21.7% increase in per-pupil spending throughout 12 years of school eliminated the educational attainment gap between children from low-income and non-poor families.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 18, 2018 -
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Deep DiveNPC 2018: Principals must avoid these 6 legal hazards
Erring on the side of caution can save administrators headaches in these key scenarios.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2018 -
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Advocates push replacing letter grades with more specific success metrics
The A-F school "grading" system is under fire in states from Ohio to Florida, as advocates want school accountability measures to convey more specifics to the school community.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 16, 2018 -
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NPC 2018: Administrators detail successes in rethinking their approach to discipline
Helping students identify and correct the challenges contributing to disciplinary issues can set them on the path to success.
By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2018 -
Delaware requires students to get parental permission before changing race and gender identification
The most recent version of the regulation was open for feedback for 30 days and may be tweaked once again once that feedback has been reviewed.
By Amelia Harper • July 11, 2018 -
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Department of Education delays equity in IDEA compliance date by two years
The department is also postponing the date for including preschoolers in the analysis of whether children of color are disproportionately placed in special education.
By Amelia Harper • July 3, 2018 -
House Democrats seek answers on child care, educational services for detained immigrant children
The facilities are required to conduct educational assessments of immigrant children within 72 hours of their arrival.
By Linda Jacobson • July 2, 2018 -
NTSB offers recommendations in the wake of recent school bus crashes
In its final report, the agency is urging the use of seat belts, improved technology and more intensive oversight of drivers.
By Amelia Harper • June 29, 2018
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