Policy & Regulation: Page 31
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Experts recommend designing schools that are agile, multifunctional spaces
Design thinking — a user-centered approach to solving problems — can foster more effective school redesigns.
By James Paterson • May 4, 2018 -
More states consider allowing students to take medical marijuana at school
While now legal for medicinal purposes in over half the U.S., only a handful of states allow prescriptions to be administered to students.
By Linda Jacobson • May 3, 2018 -
Tennessee's digital testing woes highlight pain points of broader shift
The state isn't the first to struggle with successfully rolling out online standardized exams, but this year's mishaps should serve as a cautionary tale as more states make the transition.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2018 -
Virginia high schools to teach students about mental health
The new law was prompted by teens’ concerns for stressed-out peers.
By Linda Jacobson • April 30, 2018 -
Many states reluctant to embrace ESSA school choice options
Though some are exploring choice opportunities in their plans for improvement, others are wary of potential impacts.
By Amelia Harper • April 30, 2018 -
Illinois districts could share superintendents under legislative proposal
The bill would also allow voters to decide on consolidating districts.
By Linda Jacobson • April 26, 2018 -
Detroit district weighing kindergarten summer school to boost literacy skills
In light of new reading legislation that may force retention of some 3rd-graders, Superintendent Nikolai Vitti is recommending summer school for K-2 grade students.
By Amelia Harper • April 26, 2018 -
Civil rights data show rising discipline disparities for students of color
The U.S. Department of Education's report notes that while the number of suspensions dropped, the gap between black and white students remains virtually the same.
By Amelia Harper • April 25, 2018 -
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Report: Black students with disabilities suspended more than white peers
The data comes as Education Betsy Secretary DeVos reconsiders Obama-era policies on both special education and discipline.
By Linda Jacobson • April 23, 2018 -
How will ESSA financial data regulations affect school spending equity?
The federal law mandates more transparency, but outside forces sometimes skew spending at the local level.
By Amelia Harper • April 23, 2018 -
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Deep DiveFormer Education Secretary Duncan: Parkland teens are 'moving this country'
School leaders also discussed innovative professional learning on the ASU+GSV Summit's final day.
By Linda Jacobson • April 19, 2018 -
Researchers: NC leadership academies fill high-needs school positions, but performance flat
Despite high placement rates in disadvantaged schools, graduates of North Carolina's Regional Leadership Academies perform about the same as traditional peers — though the program costs twice as much.
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2018 -
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Deep DiveSessions on SEL, personalized learning kick off ASU+GSV Summit
The day also saw former President George W. Bush reflect on his signature education policy.
By Linda Jacobson • April 17, 2018 -
Oklahoma teachers return to classrooms following additional $50M pledge from lawmakers
Nearly two weeks after teachers statewide walked out to protest low pay and poor conditions, schools are slowly reopening this week.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 17, 2018 -
In Chicago, investment in principals pays off
A district once named the worst public school system in the country is now heavily cited as a model for urban education turnaround.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 17, 2018 -
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ESSA pilot spurs states' interest in performance assessment
Districts increase efforts to design assessments "that make sense for kids."
By Linda Jacobson • April 16, 2018 -
How educational researchers should communicate with policymakers
Researchers must take a more humble approach to see success, said an expert during the American Educational Research Association conference.
By Shalina Chatlani • April 16, 2018 -
Researchers: School start time discussions should also include middle schoolers
Students who got more sleep reported being less drowsy during the day, and the additional sleep has also been linked to better mental health.
By Linda Jacobson • April 16, 2018 -
America 'still a nation at risk,' education experts say
A bipartisan group of state and federal education leaders debated the progress the country has made since the release three decades ago of a groundbreaking report and the role the federal government has in moving the needle forward.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 16, 2018 -
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Study: Racial segregation remains constant over 15-year period
Though socioeconomic segregation fell 1.8%, many districts continue to struggle with integrating students 64 years after Brown v. Board of Education.
By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2018 -
Another state mandates more recess time
Arizona’s new law, however, leaves some of the details up to local districts.
By Linda Jacobson • April 13, 2018 -
States are slow to use ESSA testing flexibility
The federal law did not change the requirement for yearly math and ELA exams for students in grades 3-8, but it does encourage states to eliminate unnecessary tests.
By Amelia Harper • April 12, 2018 -
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Study: Universal preschool is more effective than targeted programs at boosting reading scores
The researchers, however, found no significant impact on math scores among lower-income students.
By Amelia Harper • April 11, 2018 -
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2017 NAEP sees almost no growth in US students' math, reading scores
There were small increases in reading performance among 8th-graders, including English learners and students with disabilities.
By Linda Jacobson • April 10, 2018 -
Better warnings would help schools filter teaching applicants with sexual abuse histories
New approaches are needed to prevent schools from “passing the trash” and exposing students to sexual predators.
By Amelia Harper • April 10, 2018
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