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White House, Ed Dept call for ‘bold actions’ to improve student achievement
Attendance, high-dosage tutoring and expanded learning time are areas of focus emphasized by the Biden administration.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Sensitive school safety details among 4M records exposed in Raptor Technologies data leak
A cybersecurity researcher discovered that the school security company left millions of non-password-protected documents open to the public.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from John R. Wooden Middle School.
SCOTUS punts once again on transgender bathroom access
Conflicting laws and pending Title IX regulations have schools and lawyers looking to the high court for a decision.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Bipartisan, bicameral child tax credit expansion passes House in broader package
The proposal would increase the maximum refundable credit from $1,600 to $2,000 by 2025.
By Naaz Modan • Updated Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Ed Dept issues updated ARP late liquidation guidance
The agency tells states that the 18-month extensions are not automatic and requests must explain contributions to accelerated learning.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Utah bill would ban schools from asking for diversity statements
The sponsors of the proposed legislation dismissed diversity statements as ideological litmus tests that don't belong on school campuses.
By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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How 3 districts spent down their ARP money
Spending priorities identified prior to the pandemic helped some districts quickly target projects for American Rescue Plan funds and avoid a fiscal cliff.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Deep DiveSchool milk carton shortage may last through school year, but brandless packaging brings relief
Manufacturer Pactiv Evergreen said it’s producing half-pint cartons at maximum capacity as a supply chain disruption still challenges dairies and schools.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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New York Gov. Hochul unveils direct admissions, mandatory FAFSA proposals
The initiatives, which include admitting the top 10% of high schoolers to the state’s public systems, are part of broader efforts to boost enrollment.
By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Current child tax credit leaves out historically marginalized children
An analysis shows a reported bipartisan federal proposal would raise as many as 400,000 children above the poverty line and help 3 million children.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a federal memo flagging potential fraud over school infrastructure to a state’s recent mandate on grief education, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Can parents file civil suits over corporal punishment? SCOTUS declines to answer
The 5th Circuit is an outlier compared to nine other appellate courts that allow corporal discipline by school employees to be tried under federal law.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Tennessee senators warn against impact of rejecting $1B in federal funds
Lawmakers warn that replacing the recurring federal funds “would come at the expense” of other investments.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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New Jersey mandates grief education
The lessons will focus on the physical, emotional and behavioral signs of grief and be included in state standards for health and PE.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Education Department awards $32M in school infrastructure grants
Education departments in seven states received the grants. Inflation Reduction Act tax credits can also offset infrastructure upgrades.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Bullying is linked to school shootings. What do schools need to know?
Bystander education and setting schoolwide expectations can play a crucial role in bullying prevention, according to child psychology experts.
By Anna Merod , Kara Arundel • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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8 K-12 trends to watch in 2024
Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are among the slate of challenges school leaders face.
By Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Concerns rise over long-term financial sustainability of school meals programs
As costs and school meal debt increase, the School Nutrition Association calls for higher federal meal reimbursement rates.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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OIG: ‘Potential fraud, waste and abuse’ afoot in EPA Clean School Bus Program
Safeguards recommended by EPA’s inspector general are needed for the $5 billion effort to adopt zero- and low-emission school buses, said one advocate.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Special ed dispute resolution trends mostly return to pre-pandemic levels
Data from a technical assistance center shows a 47% increase in written state complaints in 2021-22 over the previous year.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Bill would fund AI training through schools, nonprofits
The federal bill would incorporate AI literacy as a key component of digital literacy and support training initiatives.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From roadblocks for a state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to the USDA’s Summer EBT rollout, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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New York governor proposes $10M investment to train teachers in science of reading
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan is part of a broader “Back to Basics” initiative to shift schools to an evidence-based approach to literacy.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Perry High School principal dies from injuries sustained in shooting
The Jan. 4 attack also killed a 6th grade student and injured four others.
By Roger Riddell • Updated Jan. 4, 2024 -
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What do schools need to know about USDA’s Summer EBT program?
The federal child nutrition assistance program rolls out this summer, and over 30 states have indicated interest in participating.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 4, 2024
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