Policy & Regulation: Page 45
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States take on competency based education
Several legislatures have considered bills concerning competency-based education in the past two years, according to a report by the Education Commission of the States.
By Pat Donachie • June 21, 2017 -
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DeVos' early feedback on state ESSA plans suggests focus on equity
Delaware, Nevada and New Mexico are being asked to revise their plans to include more details around how the states will promote increased student achievement and ensure students of color are not left behind.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 15, 2017 -
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LA Unified streamlines enrollment options
The Los Angeles Board of Education approved a measure to allow students and families to apply for any district school on one online application.
By Pat Donachie • June 15, 2017 -
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Michigan's new pension deal automatically enrolls teachers in 401(k) plans
Teachers can opt out within 75 days, but it could end up costing them more money.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 14, 2017 -
Maine's focus on proficiency-based education could be model for other states
Schools are adopting new strategies in order to meet the requirements of a 2012 state law.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 14, 2017 -
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Bridging the digital divide: Districts work to overcome access deserts at school and at home
Not having access to reliable internet deeply impacts student learning and puts kids at a competitive disadvantage.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 12, 2017 -
Are private schools beholden to civil rights laws?
With the Trump administration advocating for greater school choice, should federal funding be tied to schools' commitment to equitable treatment for all?
By Shalina Chatlani • June 11, 2017 -
Rhode Island putting power in teachers' hands with more autonomy around experimentation
The state is setting the standard for how to handle ed tech strategy at the state and local level.
By Roger Riddell • June 9, 2017 -
Critics allege some California districts misspend billions
Gov. Jerry Brown pledged to work to close gaps in learning statewide with massive financial investments, but many feel that districts haven't used the funds as intended.
By Pat Donachie • June 9, 2017 -
Maryland school district pays millions in admin staff leave
After several prominent child abuse cases, Prince George's County School District enacted new abuse reporting policies, but some fear it has led to massive costs in administrative leave.
By Pat Donachie • June 9, 2017 -
Can sharing superintendents improve education across small districts?
Iowa's Akron-Westfield, Lawton-Bronson and Whiting school districts are among a rising number embracing the practice to save money.
By Roger Riddell • June 8, 2017 -
Summer provides ample opportunity for individualized PD
The last day of school doesn't always mean teachers' work is done.
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2017 -
Report studies international pre-K policies
Access to early childhood education remains higher in most other industrialized nations, and a new report examined what policies may be increasing access.
By Pat Donachie • June 7, 2017 -
Report: ESSA could expand arts opportunities and funding
A study from the Education Commission of the States promotes the opportunities schools and districts can find in the rollout of the Every Student Succeeds Act when it comes to engaging with the arts.
By Pat Donachie • June 7, 2017 -
Should there be an accrediting body for online K-12 providers?
Online credit recovery programs are cheaper and, some say, more efficient than any other option to help schools and districts boost graduation rates, but some question the quality of education students are receiving.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 7, 2017 -
ESSA asks states to offer definitions of 'ineffective teachers'
As states hand in their Every Student Succeeds Act plans to the federal government, they are taking different approaches on teacher evaluation strategies.
By Pat Donachie • June 6, 2017 -
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Disruptors or bullies: What are school leaders to do when funding comes with an agenda?
Declining public support for education has forced administrators to increasingly look to private philanthropists to keep the doors open, but those donors often have their own ideas about what's best for students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 6, 2017 -
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Deep DiveAttendance, grad rate, enrollment up in Chicago high school with holistic health clinic
The SMART Clinic at Sullivan High School, on Chicago's North Side, has been a key contributor to rapid improvement of student academic performance.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 1, 2017 -
Soft skills benefit from arts education
In a recent webinar, thought leaders addressed the benefits of art in helping students build leadership skills, confidence and critical thinking.
By Roger Riddell • June 1, 2017 -
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English learners particularly affected by Texas special ed legislation
Though ELLs increased dramatically in the state over the past decade, the percentage in special education classes dropped after lawmakers pressured districts to classify fewer students as needing services.
By Pat Donachie • June 1, 2017 -
Where are all the teachers of color?
Before Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans stood out among urban areas for its 71% black teaching force, but in 2014, African-Americans made up less than half of all teachers in the city.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 1, 2017 -
Syracuse Public Schools among districts withholding disciplinary records to colleges
In the years since it made the decision, the district has seen an increase in its graduation rate and the number of students going to college alongside a 50% decline in disciplinary referrals.
By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2017 -
New Orleans charters focus on addressing trauma
Most schools in the city are charters, and five are working to address the effects of trauma on students.
By Pat Donachie • May 31, 2017 -
Oklahoma school districts enact four-day school week
Facing state budget cuts, weeks are getting shorter at more and more districts in the state.
By Pat Donachie • May 31, 2017 -
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Can looking abroad close teacher shortages?
Some districts have long found recruiting internationally boosts multicultural learning experiences, but the practice could face hurdles under Trump.
By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2017
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