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Strike Tracker: Tentative agreement reached in St. Paul Public Schools
Schools are expected to reopen Monday, but no details of the agreement have been released.
By Linda Jacobson • Updated March 13, 2020 -
Shalina Chatlani
Ed Dept considering assessment accountability waivers in coronavirus closures
In guidance released Thursday, the department also reiterated schools' responsibility to provide free appropriate public education to students with special needs if learning continues amid closures or absences.
By Naaz Modan • March 12, 2020 -
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Roundup: How coronavirus is impacting K-12 schools and districts
The outbreak is forcing tough decisions around closures, remote learning, meal assistance for students on free and reduced-price lunch and more. Follow Education Dive: K-12's ongoing coverage.
By Roger Riddell • Updated June 5, 2020 -
Task force releases 'audacious' vision to reform early ed profession
Power to the Profession involved input from over 11,000 early-childhood educators. But many questions remain about how to implement — and pay for — the recommendations.
By Linda Jacobson • March 9, 2020 -
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4 crucial pieces of guidance as districts prepare coronavirus response
As COVID-19 spreads, states and districts already affected by the outbreak share tips around continuing learning and district services during closures.
By Naaz Modan • March 6, 2020 -
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California voters turn down $15B bond issue for schools, higher ed facilities
Another ballot measure affecting education funding — one that addresses taxes on commercial and industrial properties — is on the ballot for November.
By Linda Jacobson • March 4, 2020 -
DC area school districts revamp policies to address bias, hatred
School officials are tackling the issue with strategic adjustments that include not looking at incidents in isolation and strengthening diversity and inclusion.
By Natalie Gross • March 4, 2020 -
Retrieved from House Committee on Appropriations on February 27, 2020
DeVos' proposed Civil Rights Data Collection changes a 'double whammy' for students of color, lawmakers say
The changes, which would eliminate racial and ethnic disaggregation in data on preschool suspension, came under fire from Democratic representatives during a Thursday committee hearing.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 28, 2020 -
Ed Dept announces strict K-12 Title IX enforcement to address sexual assault
The compliance crackdown follows two recent high-profile cases of districts reportedly enabling sexual misconduct and will include review of how cases, including those involving staff, are handled.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 27, 2020 -
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Deep DiveIs edTPA standing in the way of getting more teachers into classrooms?
The Pearson-scored test is meant to assess whether prospective educators have the skills to teach, but critics question the time and cost involved, its reliability and Pearson's "corporate profits."
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 26, 2020 -
House ed chair Scott refocusing attention on Rebuild America's Schools Act
The bill, which proposes a $100 billion investment to improve facilities and technology, will likely be included in a larger infrastructure package the House is working on.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 26, 2020 -
Retrieved from New York City Council on February 25, 2020
NDA shielded prior misconduct of former NYC schools official arrested for facilitating child sex abuse
A city investigation reveals David Hay, who was arrested for child pornography and coercion, was protected by an NDA with his previous district in Wisconsin and wouldn't have been flagged in a background check.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 25, 2020 -
Special needs students often pay price in efforts to strengthen school safety
Florida laws intended to flag potential threats early are impacting students with disabilities, as seen in highly publicized incidents of young students institutionalized following "tantrums."
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Josephine McCrann
OpinionHow I'll use my paid parental leave
In June 2018, a math teacher in Manhattan was part of a team that demanded and won paid parental leave for New York City teachers. The benefits extend beyond his family and reach his students, he says.
By John Troutman McCrann • Feb. 20, 2020 -
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Darling-Hammond: School structures make it hard for educators to 'care effectively'
Last week's AASA conference also included superintendents from Dallas, Savannah-Chatham County and Kansas City, Missouri, discussing a variety of approaches to personalization.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 18, 2020 -
These 4 strategies can help school leaders avoid IDEA lawsuits
"Leaders will be put on notice, but there's so much that happens before it gets to the point of due process," said Linda M. Gorczynski, a special ed lawyer.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Report: Special education in California an 'urgent priority'
The Policy Analysis for California Education findings come as Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks an additional $900 million in state funds for students with disabilities.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 18, 2020 -
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Pre-to-3: NYC undertakes largest-ever expansion of universal preschool for 3-year-olds
Adding classrooms, experts say, provides more opportunities for mixed-age groups and special needs inclusion. But not everyone is happy.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 14, 2020 -
FRAC report finds 12.4M students received free and reduced-price breakfasts last year
School breakfast participation among low-income students flattened, while overall participation grew and school lunch participation decreased.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Lawsuit against Connecticut school boards claims transgender student athletes are 'displacing girls'
In other recent cases, like Gavin Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, lower courts have sided in favor of protecting transgender students' rights under Title IX.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Report: Principals want more support to serve special needs students
The RAND Corp.’s latest survey of principals also shows those in schools serving more students of color are more likely to say they could be doing more for special education students.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Relay Graduate School of Education
Report: Diversifying teacher workforce, linking preservice to later performance among 'high-priority issues'
National Academies research notes having same-race teachers benefits students of color, but also suggests all teachers should recognize the "assets students are bringing into the classroom."
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Lori Lea
Ed Dept launches school safety clearinghouse
The site follows the recommendations of the Federal Commission on School Safety and was inspired in part by Parkland parent Max Schacter.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Trump's proposed 2021 budget: ESSA overhaul, Title I cuts, CTE emphasis
The draft budget would cut key K-12 programs while funding private school scholarships in what one ed policy expert said is "educational whack-a-mole."
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 11, 2020 -
Michigan governor proposes $1M to pay off school lunch debt
The state's senate majority leader has also introduced legislation that would make lunch available to all students for free, as the movement to end lunch shaming gains momentum across the country.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 10, 2020
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