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Deep DiveDecoding the Divide: Closing the digital gap rests on effective policies, practices
Educators seek sustainable and reliable solutions to make internet access a permanent part of education on school grounds and in students' homes.
By Kara Arundel • May 25, 2021 -
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States delay federal aid distribution, hampering district budgeting, programs
Delays have been especially noticeable in ESSER I and II, impacting plans for summer school and leaving superintendents to fly blind when budgeting.
By Naaz Modan • May 21, 2021 -
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TrendlineTop 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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Census Bureau: 2019 had largest annual ed spending increase in a decade
Historical spending trends may be helpful as school systems focus on the appropriate, equitable allocation of emergency relief funding.
By Kara Arundel • May 20, 2021 -
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How are districts planning to spend American Rescue Plan funds?
Considering relief funds will last approximately three years, superintendents are anticipating a fiscal cliff and being strategic with investments.
By Naaz Modan • May 18, 2021 -
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OpinionSchool districts must learn from history, not repeat it
A former superintendent writes that understanding a crisis like Hurricane Katrina can help schools build back better from COVID-19.
By Robert Avossa • May 18, 2021 -
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Republicans suggest teachers unions had 'outsized influence' on reopenings
In a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Reps. Virginia Foxx and Burgess Owens expressed "significant concerns" over union influence on guidance from the CDC and Ed Department.
By Naaz Modan • May 12, 2021 -
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Study: New Jersey early childhood program's benefits stretch to 10th grade
The Abbott Preschool Program improved long-term achievement in language/literacy, math and science, in addition to lowering grade retention.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 10, 2021 -
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Will K-12 schools require COVID-19 vaccination for students?
As school leaders debate their vaccine approaches, they should first understand their state and local policies.
By Kara Arundel • Updated May 10, 2021 -
Retrieved from Tenenessee General Assembly.
Tennessee joins states seeking to limit instruction on systemic racism
This week, the state's legislature passed a bill prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory and related concepts.
By Naaz Modan • May 7, 2021 -
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After 'dramatic paradigm shift' for districts, more Title IX changes expected
Less than a year after an overhaul one district leader called "a Frankenstein's monster of confusion" for districts, what might a new round of changes bring?
By Naaz Modan • May 6, 2021 -
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Congress begins debate on proposed $103B ed budget
In a Wednesday subcommittee hearing, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona promoted the fiscal plan and weighed in on civics ed, transgender students in sports and more.
By Kara Arundel • May 6, 2021 -
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States, districts debate whether to end remote learning option
The 2021-22 school year will likely be a transition year during which districts will start to phase out their locally created remote learning models.
By Kara Arundel • May 4, 2021 -
Miller, Charles Edward. (2019). "Homeless Encampment Milwaukee Wisconsin 8-30-19_2538" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Can $800M help reconnect homeless students with schools?
The American Rescue Plan allots funds to locate and assist the 1.5 million students experiencing homelessness as schools push to reconnect with students missing from remote learning.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 3, 2021 -
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California groups urge schools to make a 'restorative restart' this fall
Use stimulus funding and the momentum for reform to close opportunity and academic gaps, the framework for equitable practices recommends.
By Kara Arundel • April 30, 2021 -
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American Families Plan caps Biden's first 100 days with pre-K proposal
President Joe Biden's call for a $309 billion investment to offer free preschool and two years of community college is part of his Build Back Better agenda.
By Kara Arundel • April 29, 2021 -
Supreme Court could determine when and whether schools can regulate off-campus speech
In Wednesday arguments, justices at both ends of the political spectrum expressed caution at expanding schools' authority.
By Naaz Modan • April 28, 2021 -
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Florida superintendent, district counsel indicted during review of school safety efforts
The perjury and unlawful disclosure indictments against Broward County officials come as a grand jury probes school safety practices statewide.
By Kara Arundel • April 21, 2021 -
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Ed Dept details rules for maintaining state K-12 funding under COVID-19 relief
Reviews of waiver applications for state fiscal maintenance of effort will take into consideration student impacts, according to the Ed Department.
By Kara Arundel • April 21, 2021 -
How can ed leaders prioritize student mental health in school reopenings?
Officials from three states suggest tapping existing programs and partnerships to strengthen mental health initiatives in the wake of the pandemic.
By Naaz Modan • April 15, 2021 -
Nearly $200B in K-12 pandemic relief funding brings advantages, challenges
Spending those funds appropriately and equitably will take careful and transparent planning among stakeholders, education experts say.
By Kara Arundel • April 14, 2021 -
Study links later middle, high school start times to better student achievement
Researchers suggest moving start times could be an "inexpensive option to increase academic outcomes" at a time when budgets are tight.
By Naaz Modan • April 13, 2021 -
Biden proposes $20B Title I funding increase for FY 2022
More K-12 budget details will be released later this spring as Congress begins consideration of the proposal.
By Kara Arundel • April 12, 2021 -
AASA report outlines path to systemic change in public education by 2025
Education, business, advocacy and philanthropic leaders call for specific action steps toward future-focused, rigorous and culturally responsive programs.
By Kara Arundel • April 9, 2021 -
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CDC, AFT surveys suggest most educators now vaccinated
Results suggest vaccination rates of almost 80% or more in K-12 following a month in which President Joe Biden called for prioritizing educators.
By Naaz Modan • April 8, 2021 -
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Ed Dept to initiate Title IX review, propose new rules
The comprehensive review of regulations under the sex-based discrimination law includes those issued last year by the Trump administration.
By Naaz Modan • April 6, 2021
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