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  Virginia lawsuit claims bias in special education rulings

  Parents suing districts in the state won less than 2% of 1,400 due process cases over the last 20 years, the complaint says.

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  Colorado faces federal civil rights complaint on enrollment for students with disabilities

  The OCR complaint claims districts used flexibility under state law to deny students with disabilities enrollment in the schools of their choice.

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  Study: Students with disabilities in inclusive classes achieved at higher levels

  Indiana's 10th graders with disabilities who had more time in general ed classes scored higher on state tests than their peers in low-inclusion settings.

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  The tools and strategies schools need for ransomware defense

  The Los Angeles Unified School District is the most recent and high-profile example of the threat schools face from ransomware after a Sept. 3 attack prompted a systemwide reset of more than 600,000 passwords. A ransom demand remains outstanding.

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  7 strategies for strengthening DEI in teacher hiring

  Racial and ethnic diversity among public school teachers has increased in recent decades, but Pew data shows they remain less diverse than their students.

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  Who gets to be brilliant?

  A nonprofit director writes more must be done to ensure schools recognize giftedness in Black and Hispanic students.

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  High schools aim to teach next generation of truck drivers

  A California high school added a program to give students behind-the-wheel experience. Now others are looking to follow suit.

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  ASBO ’22: Ohio district CFO makes the case for wellness programs

  Tracking data on wellness programs and encouraging staff to set healthy goals is key to helping districtwide initiatives move forward. 

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  Judge blocks Texas transgender policy requiring school professionals to report parents

  The lawsuit, which relates how a transgender student attempted suicide as a result of Abbott’s order, heads to trial next summer.

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  Ransom demand escalates fallout from Los Angeles schools cyberattack

  LAUSD hasn’t responded to the demand, following the advice of federal authorities. The stakes are high as sensitive data may hang in the balance.

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  How can apprenticeships boost high school completion?

  Offering a chance to learn a trade may help students visualize their future, increase their earning potential and encourage them to finish their diploma.

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  Staffed Up: How a Baltimore certification program fuels the teacher pipeline

  Programs like the Baltimore City Teaching Residency have helped fill high-needs teaching roles in Baltimore City Public Schools, one district official says.

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  $1B federal cybersecurity grant to be distributed to states over 4 years

  School districts will have access to the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, but cannot apply for this federal funding directly.

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  Education leaders share academic, SEL recovery efforts in House subcommittee hearing

  Analyzing data, expanding partnerships and boosting teacher pipelines are ways schools are addressing pandemic setbacks, panelists said.

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  First GEER audits show misdocumentation of some funds

  The Ed Department’s Office of Inspector General found Michigan, Oklahoma and Missouri could have better documented or monitored relief funds.

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  Report: Federal policy adjustments needed to support newcomer students

  Removing caps on Title III immigrant subgrants and setting a federal definition of a newcomer student are among recommendations.

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  Vermont issues private school funding guidance following Carson v. Makin

  The guidance for public school districts instructs them to pay for students without secondary school options wishing to attend religious alternatives.

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  How states are using ESSER funds to boost SEL and well-being in schools

  Most state set-asides are going toward learning recovery, but SEL activities are being elevated to help support academic success, CCSSO said.

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  With over 210K comments submitted, what did the public say about proposed Title IX changes?

  The proposals received support overall from prominent educator groups, though supporters still identified areas of concern and clarification.

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  The public comment period for Biden’s Title IX proposal is over. What’s next?

  The draft received more than 200,000 comments, about double the number received for the rule Betsy DeVos moved through the regulatory process.

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  Health and Human Services drops mask requirement for Head Start programs

  The universal mandate had remained in effect despite changes to COVID-19 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  Pre-K & Early Childhood

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  ASBO ‘22: How one rural district is on the road to electrify its bus fleet

  Williamsfield Schools in Illinois expects to reduce costs by 67% once its electric school bus fleet is in full operation by FY 2024.

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  Report raises concern about low expectations for students with disabilities

  The Advocacy Institute says states should have more ambitious goals for proficiency on state assessments.

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  ASBO ‘22: 3 ways for school business officials to build relationships with board members

  Helping boards understand school finance and showing them the impact of their decisions can foster relationships with school business leaders.

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  House Republicans open investigation into ARP spending on ‘leftist ideology’

  Republicans on two House committees asked for American Rescue Plan documents from California, New York, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey.

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