Policy & Regulation: Page 38
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Poverty will continue to significantly hinder further grad rate increases
California alone has over 200,000 students considered homeless under federal standards, and that population has risen 20% since 2014.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Two NYC high schools to require all staff members to reapply amid renewal efforts
Rehiring decisions will be made by committees at each school, which will include the principal and an equal number of union and city appointees authorized to hire as many or as few of the staff members as they like.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Ed Dept slashes 72 special ed guidance documents
Among the documents rescinded in the latest round of regulatory trimming are those detailing how schools can use federal funding for special education.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Gates Foundation adjusts K-12 funding priorities, abandons teacher eval investment
In a recent speech, Bill Gates said new funding would place a greater focus on supporting "locally driven solutions" for student achievement from networks of districts, schools and teachers.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Schools in fire-ravaged areas prepare to address new homeless population
Schools in Sonoma Valley brace for a new, more challenging reality as classes are set to resume.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 23, 2017 -
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Anxiety could explain why some students are chronically absent
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimates that school refusal caused by anxiety affects 2-5% of school-age children.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 20, 2017 -
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Deep DiveDistricts tap paraprofessionals to meet demand for special ed teachers
Familiarity with students can be a benefit, but the transition into new roles can also be a challenge.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 19, 2017 -
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Trump lagging on Ed Dept staffing compared to previous administrations
The process to fill out top positions at the U.S. Department of Education has lagged that of Barack Obama, for example, by as much as nearly eight months.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 19, 2017 -
States use ESSA plans to highlight importance of early learning
A recent analysis from New America focuses on how states are incorporating indicators related to young children’s learning into their plans.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 19, 2017 -
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How can your school make the most of its E-rate application?
Filing as early as possible and avoiding a slew of common mistakes are among ways to ensure the benefits of the FCC-administered funding are maximized.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2017 -
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Massachusetts consortium's report details state's personalized learning progress
The report is expected to serve as a blueprint to provide districts with more opportunities to share best practices.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2017 -
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New Illinois funding method attempts to solve educational inequity issues
Will evidence-based funding solve ongoing problems for school districts or create new challenges?
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Canadian school finds personalized success with co-teaching model
Overhauling the traditional classroom model is necessary to provide new opportunities, but it may not be as drastic a change as you expect.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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California poll reveals strong support for increased science, computer instruction
Though many respondents had no clue what the Next Generation Science Standards are, in theory they support them.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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Recent polls reveal what parents want most from schools
Among the takeaways: A majority of respondents to two of the four polls reveal perceptions of a lack of funding as the biggest problem facing their local schools.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2017 -
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California joins other states in abandoning high school exit exams
The exam was originally implemented in 1999 as a way to improve student achievement, but appears to skew toward white and Asian students and failed to reflect the Common Core standards adopted in the interim.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 16, 2017 -
RAND report highlights initial results of NYC community schools initiative
Challenges include staff turnover in both schools and partner organizations, as well as feelings that managing the partnerships takes time away from other duties involved in leading a school.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 13, 2017 -
SETDA report details intricacies between states' ed tech purchasing practices
States vary on whether decisions are made at the state or local level, and the report identifies California, Louisiana, Utah and Indiana as leaders.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Increasingly popular, restorative justice aims to keep students on track amid disciplinary concerns
In an ongoing effort to curb the school-to-prison pipeline, schools are continuing to seek alternatives to suspension.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 12, 2017 -
California demands $2M refund from virtual charters
An audit indicates the schools misused state funds.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 11, 2017 -
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Active learning, projects necessary to boost rural workforces
As traditional blue collar jobs are disrupted by automation, schools must continue innovating to stay ahead of the curve and prepare students — especially in rural districts — for an increasingly tech-driven workforce.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 10, 2017 -
New York is latest state to tweak, rebrand Common Core
States continue to adapt the Common Core standards to suit their own views of education.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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Measures of social-emotional learning not included in states' accountability plans
Even as states and districts expand efforts to weave SEL into curriculum, they are in no rush to hold schools accountable for teaching skills like self-regulation and empathy.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Tech is making STEM ed more accessible for special needs students
Differentiated instruction and enhanced communication options are among ways districts can take advantage of new tech capabilities to better serve students with disabilities.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 6, 2017 -
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Independent report focuses on student mobility in New York City schools
Homeless students and suspended students were among those most likely to change schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 5, 2017
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