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Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Testing and equity in schools are among the top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal.
By Jessica Campisi • April 3, 2019 -
'Vast majority' of states inadequately support higher-poverty districts, report finds
Using effort, adequacy and progressivity, the report shows states spend far less than needed for lower-income areas to hit national average test scores.
By Jessica Campisi • April 3, 2019 -
Personalized plans highlighted as comprehensive way to view student success
A Harvard University paper released Wednesday says such plans pull together students' goals, strengths and needs, but are "largely underemployed in the field of education.”
By Linda Jacobson • April 3, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Family-school ties at center of Tacoma homelessness prevention program
As Congress reconsiders what it means to be homeless, a program that began in one Washington school demonstrates the challenges of creating stability for families amid a dwindling supply of affordable housing.
By Linda Jacobson • April 2, 2019 -
3 big takeaways from the Ed Dept congressional budget hearings
House and Senate members grilled Education Secretary Betsy DeVos this week on the Trump administration's FY 2020 budget request. Here's a recap.
By Jessica Campisi • March 29, 2019 -
Deep Dive
School resource officers need SEL training, experts say — but their preparation 'lacks consistency'
SROs versed in social-emotional capacities are found to have a positive effect on schools. Now, more states want to require training.
By Jessica Campisi • March 28, 2019 -
Kamala Harris proposes plan to up average teacher salaries by $13,500
The presidential hopeful's plan, which would be tailored to each state's pay gap between teachers and similarly educated professionals, would cost the federal government an estimated $315 billion over 10 years.
By Amelia Harper • March 27, 2019 -
California legislators weigh strict limits on cellphones in schools
Assembly Bill 272 would restrict or ban use unless there's an emergency or a physician deems access is key for health or well-being.
By Linda Jacobson • March 26, 2019 -
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50 States of Ed Policy: A breakdown of governors' State of the State addresses
With nearly all 50 governors having delivered their 2019 speeches, we analyzed what they said about K-12 education and what it means for potential policies.
By Jessica Campisi • March 26, 2019 -
Should teachers choose their own PD?
District leaders say choice in professional development is good, but high-quality, standards-based options are necessary.
By Linda Jacobson • March 25, 2019 -
Ohio governor's budget proposal includes surprise $550M for wraparound services
Republican Mike DeWine’s "student wellness and success plan," if approved, would provide the 122 highest-needs districts an additional $250 per student — and there's funds for more affluent schools, too.
By Amelia Harper • March 22, 2019 -
Brooklyn charter's special education students outperform district peers under personalized approach
A strategy prioritizing pedagogy and individual student needs is helping the school, which has a 30% special education population, stand out in the nation's largest school system.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 21, 2019 -
Chicago's massive $32M programming expansion aims to make neighborhood, magnet schools more attractive
The funding will be split between 32 schools to facilitate STEAM, STEM, World Languages, fine arts and International Baccalaureate options.
By Amelia Harper • March 21, 2019 -
Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Bible education and diversity are two of the top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal.
By Jessica Campisi • March 20, 2019 -
Stronger together? Illinois the latest state to consider school district consolidation
Combining districts can save money, increase bargaining power and create opportunities, but officials must weigh factors such as autonomy and transit.
By Amelia Harper • March 20, 2019 -
Success with Meatless Mondays depends on staff training, 'well-prepared' recipes
As the New York City Department of Education takes meat-free Mondays from a 15-school pilot to a district-wide sustainability effort, some food service directors say students should get to choose whether they eat vegetarian.
By Linda Jacobson • March 18, 2019 -
More states weighing mandatory recess, physical activity laws
As educators strive to balance academics and play, 12 states have either mandatory recess or daily physical activity laws, and others may follow suit.
By Amelia Harper • March 13, 2019 -
206 measles outbreaks across 11 states leave schools grappling with effects
Legislators in multiple states — including Washington, Colorado and Oregon — are moving to close loopholes that allow families to opt out of vaccinations.
By Amelia Harper • March 12, 2019 -
Trump's 2020 budget proposes school funding cuts, stresses choice for students and teachers
In its proposal for the next fiscal year, the administration moves to cut funding for the U.S. Education Department by 10%, as well as eliminate financial support for a slew of federal programs.
By Linda Jacobson • March 11, 2019 -
Tennessee considers bill to prevent lunch shaming
The legislation would prevent schools from singling out those who can't pay, keeping students nourished — but mounting lunch debt has raised concerns in similar efforts.
By Amelia Harper • March 8, 2019 -
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SXSW EDU 2019: Making school safety more proactive and teaching students to learn from failure
The final full day of Austin's ed innovation gathering also featured a discussion of Reconstruction's lasting impacts and a handful of big announcements.
By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2019 -
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SXSW EDU 2019: Chicago's efforts to freeze summer melt — and an ed tech lip sync battle
Also, find out what administrators can learn from a Ghana university leader and more from the second day of the Austin, Texas, ed innovation extravaganza.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2019 -
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SXSW EDU 2019: Educators discuss transformation strategy, neuroscience-based approach
Couldn't make it to Austin for the conference? Get caught up on conversations around community, media literacy and more.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2019 -
Indiana the latest state to address scandals, low achievement in virtual charters
Among the accusations against two schools are that none of 2,372 students reportedly attending one for a full year actually earned any credits, and one in five enrolled were never signed up for any classes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 1, 2019 -
DeVos announces $5B tax credit proposal pushing school choice
The measure, which some say would undermine public education, would create a voluntarily funded scholarship program states could use for dual-enrollment, apprenticeships, homeschooling and more.
By Jessica Campisi • Feb. 28, 2019
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