Policy & Legal: Page 29
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To combat antisemitism, Ed Dept plans proposed rules on shared ancestry bias
The move follows White House calls to counter harassment and discrimination, as well as data showing a rise in hate crimes.
By Kara Arundel • June 16, 2023 -
Vermont becomes 6th state to approve permanent universal school meals
The policy was enacted on Wednesday without the signature of Gov. Phil Scott, who called the legislation “regressive.”
By Anna Merod • June 15, 2023 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive
K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.
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House proposal would restore fully refundable child tax credit
Data has shown an expanded pandemic-era credit lifted 5.3 million people — including 2.9 million children — out of poverty in 2021.
By Roger Riddell • June 15, 2023 -
Minneapolis school budget balanced — for now
Shrinking enrollment, higher per-pupil spending and the end of federal pandemic aid could lead to a general fund deficit in FY 2025.
By Kara Arundel • June 15, 2023 -
Just 1 in 4 teacher prep programs sufficiently address science of reading
Phonemic awareness is the least addressed skill of the evidence-based literacy approach, according to a review by the National Council on Teacher Quality.
By Anna Merod • June 15, 2023 -
House committee votes to yank federal funding from schools used as migrant shelters
Supporters say sheltering migrants puts students in danger. Opponents call the measure hurtful and a distraction.
By Kara Arundel • June 14, 2023 -
Minnesota Department of Education exposed in global data breach
The breach used a vulnerability in software used for file transfers to access sensitive data in an apparent first for a state-level education agency.
By Anna Merod • June 13, 2023 -
Should states require high school students to complete the FAFSA?
Some research shows these policies boost form completions, but their impact on college attendance is less clear.
By Lilah Burke • June 13, 2023 -
Over 1,900 colleges not requiring SAT, ACT in admissions for fall 2023
Most of those institutions have also extended test-optional and test-free policies through fall 2024, according to new data.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 12, 2023 -
3rd graders retained in Ohio outperform students who squeaked by on promotion
These findings come as state legislators consider removing the 3rd grade retention policy.
By Anna Merod • June 12, 2023 -
ESSER tech purchases helped keep schools running remotely during pandemic
Some 92% of districts said they used federal COVID-19 relief dollars to buy ed tech, according to an Office of Inspector General report.
By Anna Merod • June 9, 2023 -
Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a study tracking charter achievement to the federal debt deal’s impact on K-12, what did you learn from our stories the week of June 5?
By Anna Merod • June 9, 2023 -
Ed Dept to appoint coordinator to take on book bans nationwide
The new official will work under the department’s Office for Civil Rights and provide training on how book bans may violate federal civil rights laws.
By Anna Merod • June 8, 2023 -
School districts reconsider SROs in response to violence
Denver Public Schools is among the latest districts to weigh reintroducing police in school buildings with additional guidelines in place.
By Naaz Modan • June 8, 2023 -
Turnitin admits there are some cases of higher false positives in AI writing detection tool
The company has noticed a “higher incidence of false positives” when less than 20% of AI writing is detected in a document.
By Anna Merod • June 7, 2023 -
House committee condemns use of schools for migrant shelters
The resolution, approved along partisan lines, also would strip federal funding from schools that house migrants.
By Kara Arundel • June 7, 2023 -
Opponents of Oklahoma’s new religious charter school gear up for legal challenges
The Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board approved the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in a 3-2 vote Monday.
By Anna Merod • June 7, 2023 -
Texas bill would require all schools to have armed security officers
The legislation would also require mental health training for employees who regularly interact with students.
By Naaz Modan • June 5, 2023 -
Arizona’s universal school voucher program could cost an estimated $900M
The state’s legislative budget committee is hesitant to accept the Arizona Department of Education’s estimates, as critics say the program will “bankrupt” the state.
By Anna Merod • June 5, 2023 -
4 ways to brace for school safety plan leaks following a cyberattack
Among K-12 safety and cybersecurity experts’ suggestions are storing sensitive security plans separately and balancing what’s shared publicly.
By Anna Merod • June 5, 2023 -
Education spared from severe cuts with signing of debt ceiling deal
Nondefense programs would see flat funding in FY 2024, and the rescission of COVID-19 funds would not apply to K-12.
By Kara Arundel • Updated June 5, 2023 -
Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From school districts suing social media companies to a delay on final Title IX rules, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 29?
By Anna Merod • June 2, 2023 -
Texas appoints new superintendent, board for Houston ISD
The leadership change for the state’s largest district follows the announcement of a takeover in March.
By Naaz Modan • June 1, 2023 -
Deep Dive
‘Wave’ of litigation expected as schools fight social media companies
Districts are joining a complaint against Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, but some doubt the firms can be blamed for teens’ mental health struggles.
By Kara Arundel • June 1, 2023 -
More high-poverty schools tap into federal policies to serve free meals
Community Eligibility Provision participation is at an all-time high, letting more schools serve free meals to students without requiring an application.
By Anna Merod • June 1, 2023