Policy & Regulation: Page 12
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50 States of Ed Policy: States, districts tackle gun policies as lawmakers remain gridlocked
Among the most popular measures are those around whether to arm teachers and the hardening of school security.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 27, 2019 -
Ed Dept offices to collaborate for better student civil rights data collection
The National Center for Education Statistics and Office for Civil Rights will support districts with technical assistance and training as part of improvement efforts.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 26, 2019 -
Decaying school facilities pose health risks to students, staff
The proposed Rebuild America’s Schools Act before Congress could provide $100 billion in funding for school infrastructure, though it has seen little movement.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 26, 2019 -
Report: More states setting higher ‘proficiency’ standards on assessments
But some education leaders argue the term continues to create confusion.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Summer Reading: Best practices on school safety and discipline
Administrators often face a delicate balancing act between keeping students secure and fostering a positive learning environment. To help sort through the issue, we’ve rounded up some of our recent coverage on these topics.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2019 -
NYC adopting waitlist system to simplify high school admissions
The admissions process for selective high schools in the nation’s largest school district has been criticized by Mayor Bill De Blasio for perpetuating “massive segregation.”
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Ex-staffers: Bureaucracy, testing focus stifled ed innovation office’s efforts
Former employees of Denver’s Imaginarium hope to spark conversations about pushing back on state and federal mandates that use standardized test scores as the primary metric for student progress.
By Natalie Gross • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Labor Dept rules IEP meetings a valid reason for family and medical leave
The opinion gives educators a tool for helping families participate in addressing their children’s special education needs.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Schools increasingly underfunded as state funding demand grows, study finds
Funding distribution shifts partially explain the trend: States where federal K-12 spending increased aren’t seeing the same boost from the state and local level.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 13, 2019 -
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Pre-to-3: New center to track state policies on infants and toddlers
By the end of this year, the Prenatal-to-Three Policy Impact Center at UT-Austin plans to publish a list of policies found to support young children’s health and well-being.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As threat of ICE raids increases, schools can take steps to put students at ease
Sanctuary districts, “zen” zones, SEL and communication with families are among initiatives providing students from immigrant families with safety and resources amid an anti-immigrant political climate.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 8, 2019 -
State leaders share progress on building ‘world-class’ education systems
Expanding pre-K, increasing teacher salaries, and allowing elementary educators to specialize in a content area are among steps some states are taking to emulate top-performing systems, speakers at a NCSL session said.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Q&A
Common Cents: Networking with the Gates Foundation on school improvement
Allan Golston, president of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s United States Program, tells Education Dive that its K-12 efforts remain rooted in boosting equity nationally, applying lessons learned in light of local contexts.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Does requiring seniors to fill out FAFSA forms increase college attendance?
One state saw higher ed enrollment jump 6% as a result, but observers say the move may be a hurdle for students who don’t have adequate support.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 6, 2019 -
PDK Poll: Most parents would support a teacher strike over school funding
This year’s survey also includes the views of public school teachers and covers topics such as religion, discipline and how schools are graded.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Summer Reading: Effective recruitment and retention strategies
To help you prepare for the school year ahead, here’s a roundup of ways districts and administrators are tackling growing teacher shortage challenges.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Reports of sexual assault at schools on the rise, but the reasons are unclear
Researchers are unsure if the number of actual incidents is increasing or higher awareness from the ”#MeToo” movement has led to more reporting.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 2, 2019 -
As school year approaches, some districts still in contract negotiations
Teachers unions in Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, and Clark County, Nevada, say the possibility of a strike is still on the table.
By Linda Jacobson • July 31, 2019 -
Recess on rebound as states recognize academic benefits
Recess was among the first things to go when No Child Left Behind upped the ante on test-based accountability for schools.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 31, 2019 -
Colorado weighs public land for teacher housing solutions
Gov. Jared Polis is urging the state land board to find ways to provide affordable housing to teachers priced out of the rental market.
By Amelia Harper • July 31, 2019 -
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50 States of Ed Policy: Do 3rd-grade retention policies work?
As districts use retention strategies to boost literacy, education experts point to examples of students dropping out in high school and question their effectiveness for low-income and students of color.
By Naaz Modan • July 30, 2019 -
School safety ‘best practice’ clearinghouse set for release
Federal agencies developed the resource to guide districts continuing to struggle with the balance between strong school safety and positive school climate.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 30, 2019 -
Chicago school board debates metal detector efficacy
Local school councils will have a say in whether to add metal detectors or remove those already in place on campuses.
By Amelia Harper • July 29, 2019 -
Analysis: Charters found to slightly increase school segregation
Findings suggest charter schools increase segregation within districts, but can have a mitigating effect between districts.
By Naaz Modan • July 26, 2019 -
NPC ’19: Finding opportunities in rising teacher, student activism
As teacher strikes loom and students raise their voices in response to safety and other issues, administrators have to expand policy advocacy and learning strategies, leaders say.
By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2019
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