Policy & Regulation: Page 49
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Maryland legislature moves to preempt influx of charters, vouchers
Facing a veto threat from the governor, officials passed a bill to disallow the state school board from turning failing schools over to private operators as well as limit the impact of testing on success metrics.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2017 -
Poll finds DeVos least popular of six Trump administration officials
An online survey conducted by Saint Leo University's Polling Institute found 52.3% either somewhat or strongly disapproved of the U.S. secretary of education.
By Roger Riddell • March 30, 2017 -
School inequality perpetuates achievement gaps
An exploration into one Chicago-area school reveals that minority students' participation in AP and advanced coursework is still lagging.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 29, 2017 -
More research supports moving high school start times later
A new study suggests later start times can have a positive impact on attendance and graduation rates.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 29, 2017 -
Lamar Alexander: US Dept of Ed's role is 'cheerleader' for schools
In comments made Wednesday morning at the American Enterprise Institute, the Republican senator said there's no role for the federal government to hold states accountable for school performance.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 29, 2017 -
White House proposes $3B ED cut for remainder of current fiscal year
With $9.2 billion in cuts already suggested for the next fiscal year, education could see further reductions in the remainder of FY2017.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2017 -
Questions loom over whether voucher programs really improve student outcomes
Test score studies of voucher program students in Ohio have failed to yield definitive results about the program's effectiveness.
By Steven J. Gaither • March 27, 2017 -
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California report considers big changes to special ed funding
A new report is drawing criticism for its plans to redistribute how funding is doled out in the state, with an eye toward giving districts more direct control over spending.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 27, 2017 -
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Report: Boosting community engagement can help close achievement gaps
A new report from the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute outlines ways to involve African American community leaders in ed reform efforts.
By Corinne Z. Lyons • March 27, 2017 -
HEA, credit hours and special ed: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the our look at higher ed succession planning and executive search strategy and more here.
By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2017 -
Districts go into debt to complete building projects
School construction (or lack thereof) in Florida and Chicago could have unintended consequences for vulnerable communities.
By Pat Donachie • March 24, 2017 -
Reduced suspensions may negatively impact students, report claims
Critics of the study argue the perception of safety in New York City schools may not match the reality of the infrequency of violent incidents.
By Pat Donachie • March 24, 2017 -
Government boosts funding for computer science ed to combat threats
A shortage of trained cybersecurity professionals who can deal with sophisticated threats is leading both federal and state departments to put new resources into training.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 24, 2017 -
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New assessment model lets students collaborate and share understanding
A new assessment model allowing students to collaborate on answers before taking individual tests is getting rave reviews from schools testing it out.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 24, 2017 -
Supreme Court weighs heavily in favor of special ed rights
All eight justices were united in a Wednesday decision that broadens the interpretation of rights for special education students.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2017 -
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Student broadband remains top priority in handful of states
State-led initiatives in Minnesota, Hawaii and Arkansas are helping schools provide better internet connectivity to students by leveraging higher state-level negotiating power.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 22, 2017 -
Atlanta Public Schools partnership eyes AP access
A partnership with the National Math and Science Initiative is expected to make rigorous Advanced Placement coursework available to more students.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2017 -
California proposals target school-to-prison pipeline with rehabilitation focus
Based on new research suggesting rehabilitation is more effective than incarceration, state lawmakers are proposing legislation to focus less on locking up minors.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 22, 2017 -
California bill would offer teachers freedom from state income tax
The proposed legislation is part of an ongoing effort to address the state's teacher shortage, though its passage is a long shot.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2017 -
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Federal action on ESSA may not change much for schools
Congress has done away with many of the Obama-era accountability regulations, but the Every Student Succeeds Act is still law and states aren't expected to do an about-face.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 21, 2017 -
Philadelphia shows the power of community-based school reform
Philadelphia communities commit to supporting schools with resources in the fight against cuts and aggressive school reform.
By Jarrett Carter • March 20, 2017 -
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California's latest accountability tool a one-stop comparison shop for teachers, admins, parents
The new Five-by-Five Placement Reports & Data displays how each of a district's schools performed across performance indicators on color grids.
By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2017 -
Trump's budget includes $9.2B cut to Ed Dept
The proposal, released Thursday, also includes a request to expand Title I funding to help support low-income and underrepresented students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 16, 2017 -
Telehealth grows in presence, impact for secondary schools
Virtual medical treatment is a way to reduce absenteeism and to increase services for vulnerable students, but can budgets sustain the innovative program?
By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2017 -
Will federal deregulation extend to school lunch programming?
Conservative lawmakers look for potential repeal of the Obama administration’s signature K-12 initiative.
By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2017
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