Policy & Legal: Page 5

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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From districts’ use of ESSER funds to growing pushback against a state education leader, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    They shoot, they score: High school sports participation at all-time high

    The rising popularity of girls flag football and continued growth in girls and boys wrestling are contributing to record high school sports involvement, says NFHS.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    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.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Women lead just 30% of large school districts

    White men continue to hold the largest portion of superintendencies at 44%, according to data from ILO Group.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Parents push back on school cellphone bans

    Some 78% of parents surveyed by the National Parents Union want their children to have cellphone access in case of an emergency.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Mental health services least accessible for students most likely to seek them

    A new study finds poor mental health is linked to higher chronic absenteeism, which 14 states committed this week to reducing by 50%.

    By • Sept. 11, 2024
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    Tracker

    Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on K-12 issues

    From Title IX to chronic absenteeism, we examined the candidates’ campaign websites, past statements, party platforms and more.

    By , , , • Sept. 11, 2024
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    CDC finds student e-cigarette use at lowest level in a decade

    An FDA official called the decline in vaping a “monumental public health win” but noted there is still work to be done in curbing its use.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Oklahoma lawmakers question state Superintendent Ryan Walters’ leadership

    The Republican education leader is facing pushback from state officials in his own party over spending concerns and interactions with district leaders.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Was ESSER funding successful? Superintendents say it’s hard to generalize

    The top spending approach for the last allocation is expanded learning time, but 15% of districts say they need more time to liquidate, an AASA survey finds.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Apalachee High School shooter’s father charged in connection to mass shooting

    The charges against Colin Gray come as more parents are facing liability in connection with mass shootings committed by their children.

    By • Sept. 6, 2024
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    Food insecurity among children rises for 2nd year

    Annual USDA data shows the proportion of children who were food insecure slightly increased from 8.8% to 8.9% between 2022 and 2023.

    By • Sept. 6, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From chronic absenteeism strategies to a growing number of ransomware incidents impacting education, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Sept. 6, 2024
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    FCC announces application window for $200M cybersecurity pilot

    The commission encouraged schools to apply early for the funds, which will range from $15,000 to $1.5 million based on a per-student formula.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    4 dead, 9 injured after mass shooting at Georgia’s Apalachee High School

    Two teachers and two students were killed, and a 14-year-old high school student is in custody, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Opinion

    We’re education researchers, and we stand with the education justice movement

    Community organizers, educators and families are standing up to education censorship in a variety of ways, two New York University researchers write.

    By Rhea Almeida and Parker Foster • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Americans’ satisfaction with K-12 education rises from record low

    A 55% majority still report they are dissatisfied with the quality of schools this year, recent Gallup polling shows.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Michigan accuses OCR of ‘legal gymnastics’ in Section 504 proceeding

    The state injects the Loper decision in its latest filing, saying OCR is relying on "dated and unpersuasive precedent" to make its case.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Publishing giants challenge book removals in Florida schools

    A lawsuit alleges state law is leading to books that aren’t obscene being removed under the guise of “pornography,” violating the First Amendment.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Idaho Gov. Brad Little signs executive order challenging Title IX final rule

    The order stands out from other approaches to derail the rule’s implementation, such as recent lawsuits and directives by state education leaders.

    By • Aug. 30, 2024
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    Schools, colleges faced record-breaking year of ransomware attacks in 2023

    There were 121 incidents found last year alone, according to an analysis by Comparitech, but researchers noted their findings “only scratch the surface.”

    By • Aug. 30, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From one state’s disagreement over teacher vacancy numbers to school chaplain bills gaining steam, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Aug. 30, 2024
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    Dual language immersion programs associated with more reading growth for ELs

    Schools that lack such programs, don’t offer meetings with English learner families, and are overcrowded were associated with worse performance.

    By • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Schools prepare for a post-ESSER reality

    Education finance and policy experts say that although severe, widespread fiscal cliffs are unlikely, student needs continue.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Some school districts are still hesitant to put out AI guidance

    A Digital Promise survey shows only 25% of districts have released AI guidance. One California district leader shares why he’s reluctant to do so.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Florida education department, teachers union spar over teacher vacancy figures

    While there’s disagreement over statewide teacher vacancy data, one policy expert explains how it can be an unreliable measurement.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024