Policy & Legal: Page 51
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Vaping lawsuits regain steam after COVID-19 closures
One attorney said that joining lawsuits can help districts recover damages for resources invested in managing vaping-related problems.
By Naaz Modan • May 9, 2022 -
Ed Department begins review of often misunderstood Section 504 rules
A public comment period will start the process for amending regulations for accommodations for students with disabilities in K-12 and higher education.
By Kara Arundel • May 6, 2022 -
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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LAUSD makes 'historic' $50M investment to address digital divide
Los Angeles Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said internet access is a “civil right” when he announced a districtwide connectivity program.
By Anna Merod • May 6, 2022 -
Inflation, shortages make districts pivot on ESSER spending plans
Districts should convey changes to the public during board meetings to quell potentially disgruntled stakeholders.
By Naaz Modan • May 5, 2022 -
'Handle With Care' helps schools address growing student trauma
Amid the youth mental health crisis, district leaders share how a trauma response program is useful in quickly providing support and care for students.
By Anna Merod • May 5, 2022 -
USDA: States can still apply for limited school nutrition waivers
The number of summer meal programs are expected to shrink this year now that a majority of pandemic-era waivers are set to expire June 30.
By Anna Merod • May 2, 2022 -
More than half of first-time teachers in Alabama leave within 3 years
A new statewide analysis on teacher shortages leads to calls for more data — and more support systems for new educators.
By Anna Merod • April 29, 2022 -
Ed Dept: LAUSD must make up for special ed services missed during school shutdowns
An investigation found the district failed to remedy the lack of services promised to students with disabilities, among other violations.
By Kara Arundel • April 29, 2022 -
Ed Department plans to issue Title IX proposal in May, not April as expected
Advocates for sexual assault survivors had pressed the agency to speed up its timeline for publishing the highly anticipated draft rule.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 28, 2022 -
Opinion
Advancing an equity-oriented science of education
The president of the William T. Grant Foundation sees new opportunities at the other end of unprecedented challenges for U.S. education.
By Adam Gamoran • April 28, 2022 -
'This doesn't seem like a new problem': Supreme Court hears coach prayer case
The outcome of the case could require administrators to make "difficult judgment calls" down the road.
By Naaz Modan • April 26, 2022 -
Proposed Ed Dept rules are 'sneak attack' on charter schools, opponents say
The agency wants more transparency with for-profit organizations and to encourage collaboration between charters and traditional public schools.
By Kara Arundel • April 25, 2022 -
NCES: Schools scale back significantly on quarantines, masking
As much of the nation experiences low community spread of COVID-19, fewer schools required masks or needed to quarantine students in March.
By Naaz Modan • April 25, 2022 -
Universal school meal efforts grow in states
Advocates of free meals for all students feel hopeful about gaining state momentum as a key federal June 30 deadline looms.
By Anna Merod • April 20, 2022 -
4-day school week picks up steam in rural Texas districts
Districts adopting a four-day model should try to lengthen school days to lessen negative achievement effects, one expert said.
By Anna Merod • April 19, 2022 -
White House seeks to expand early intervention for young children
IDEA's Part C state coordinators agree with intent, but they question whether the disability program is the best entity to reach this population.
By Kara Arundel • April 18, 2022 -
Deep Dive
Remote learning special ed litigation lower than expected
Though disruptions continue and statutes of limitations on missed services have yet to expire in some places, a lawsuit spike hasn't materialized.
By Kara Arundel • April 12, 2022 -
4 things to know as SCOTUS weighs school coach's prayer ritual
Kennedy v. Bremerton School District could have implications for religious expression policies and "would invite more employees to test the limits."
By Naaz Modan • April 11, 2022 -
Report: 40% of districts plan to spend ESSER funds on tutoring
A FutureEd analysis indicates tutoring is becoming a popular investment to address learning loss, but experts are still awaiting data on its success.
By Anna Merod • April 7, 2022 -
Opinion
We need a 'Bill of Rights' for pandemic recovery
A former Education Department deputy assistant secretary suggests a 5-point plan of action for supporting student success.
By Ian Rosenblum • April 7, 2022 -
15 Republican attorneys general urge Ed Dept to halt Title IX rule change
The attorneys general are threatening to take legal action if the Biden administration issues a regulation protecting transgender students.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 7, 2022 -
Biden administration launches effort to improve school air quality
The White House announcements on funding and guidance for improving school air quality are good first steps in a long journey, experts say.
By Anna Merod • April 6, 2022 -
Deep Dive
As Ed Dept weighs Title IX changes, pressure mounts from growing state anti-LGBTQ measures
Districts are caught between a rock and a hard place as they navigate conflicting state laws and federal urges to support LGBTQ students.
By Naaz Modan • April 6, 2022 -
Opinion
Why Congress must deliver on student mental health
An assistant principal writes that students need sustained mental health support to address the trauma and personal challenges of the pandemic.
By Beth Lehr • April 5, 2022 -
Universal school meals back on table in bipartisan Senate proposal
With school meal waivers set to expire June 30, advocates hope Congress will act on a bill to extend them through September 2023.
By Anna Merod • April 5, 2022