Policy & Regulation: Page 9
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At least 26 states, territories expected to receive federal funds to improve early learning
Idaho — a first-time grantee — and Alabama have already announced they are recipients of Preschool Development Grants, Birth-to-5.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 20, 2019 -
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Senators' K-12 Cybersecurity Act would mandate national study of school practices
If passed, the legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a review of K-12 cybersecurity programs and develop guidelines and resources to strengthen them.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2019 -
Trump signs spending bill, includes $1.3B increase in ed funding
The package rejects the Trump administration's proposed $7 billion in spending cuts and an increase in charter school spending, instead bolstering Title I, IDEA and early learning programs.
By Naaz Modan • Updated Dec. 23, 2019 -
LAUSD suspensions down 75% in wake of willful defiance ban
The goal of restorative justice and other alternative discipline approaches is to keep students in school, but programs can be costly to sustain.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Key takeaways from Democratic presidential candidates' public education forum
Among the issues tackled by presidential hopefuls, including Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and Mayor Pete Buttigieg, were teacher pay and shortages, charter growth, Title I and special education funding.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 14, 2019 -
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FCC E-rate updates don't include cybersecurity funds
The latest modernization of the program makes some improvements, but doesn't go as far as many stakeholders had hoped.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 12, 2019 -
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Deep DiveSchools ramp up efforts to prevent, reduce impact of adverse childhood experiences
Part of the original ACEs study, Kaiser Permanente is among those working to build resilience in students and adults, though screening concerns remain.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 12, 2019 -
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Lack of Chicago charter applications sign of shifting winds
Nationally, charter school growth is in decline as Democrats shift their stances, though Republican support remains steady.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Only one-third of rural California households have home internet access
Low-income families are most likely to lack internet access because the additional payment is a financial burden.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Transgender students are 'winning in the courts,' require accommodation
While several lawsuits are pending, lawyers say an "overwhelming" consensus among the lower courts thus far suggests schools must protect transgender and nonbinary students' rights.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 6, 2019 -
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Immigration policies' impact on families places educators on 'frontlines'
Congress is split on a solution, and districts are caught in the crosshairs with a shortage of resources, educators told lawmakers Wednesday.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 5, 2019 -
Transportation, mobility issues at root of California foster students' high absenteeism
Some experts see the transportation issues as exacerbated by lack of clarity in ESSA on how districts and counties should share these costs.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 5, 2019 -
GAO: Low-income and minority students face barriers resolving disputes over special ed services
The report, which one congressman described as a "wake-up call" for school districts, also outlines the challenges parents face.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 4, 2019 -
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Rhode Island right-to-education lawsuit to be heard in federal court
An attorney for the plaintiffs says the case could have an "electric effect" on public schools if it ultimately makes it to the U.S. Supreme Court.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2019 -
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Denver after-school program receives $1.5M from marijuana tax revenue
Though educators worry about the mixed message using marijuana revenue can send, teen use of the drug is down in states that have legalized it.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 2, 2019 -
Amicus briefs support Virginia transgender student Gavin Grimm's case following appeal
An eventual Supreme Court decision is likely as this case and others return to the federal level, but districts and states grapple with tailoring their own policies in the meantime.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 2, 2019 -
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Nebraska rethinks early childhood with nation's largest birth-to-grade-3 model
School leaders view children as young as infants as part of the school community and conduct family outreach to promote early intervention.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 27, 2019 -
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50 States of Ed: Do choice policies 'undermine' or remain 'vital' to public education?
While experts suggest there is "strong reason for concern" with school choice policies, advocates say they are pivotal for equity.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 26, 2019 -
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Maryland district aims to diversify schools with controversial rezoning
About 5,400 students will change schools in Howard County in an effort to improve socioeconomic integration and alleviate overcrowding.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 25, 2019 -
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Illinois bans use of isolated seclusion in school discipline
The state joins a growing number of others offering some form of legal protection against the practice, which is most often used on students with disabilities and also disproportionately impacts students of color.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 21, 2019 -
Aging schools struggle with deferred maintenance issues amid cold snap
One Tennessee district is weighing building consolidation as a solution, but the Rebuild America's Schools Act could provide relief nationwide if passed.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 19, 2019 -
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Brooklyn makes progress desegregating middle schools
Early results from efforts in the New York City borough show eight of 11 schools hit target goals and white students are not fleeing the district.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Still 'remembering the Titans': School board votes against splitting famous Virginia high school
District leaders in Alexandria decided to maintain the city's singular high school as they expand career learning opportunities for a diverse student body.
By Natalie Gross • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Teacher survey: Lawmakers 'not doing enough' to prevent school shootings
Other recent reports suggest many incidents of violence, such as Thursday's California school shooting, are preventable, and educators favor legislative change over hardened security.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 15, 2019 -
Senate bill would require schools to monitor student social media
The ACLU says the bill goes too far and is an invasion of privacy, while the Brennan Center for Justice has found little evidence monitoring tools are effective.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 14, 2019
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