Policy & Regulation: Page 28
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More cities implement universal pre-K when state, national efforts fall short
Chicago is considering a move to universal pre-K, joining cities such as New York, Boston and Washington.
By Amelia Harper • July 23, 2018 -
University building pathway to college for rural K-12 students
The University of Iowa is working with K-12 schools to provide extra support in STEM courses to improve children's pathways to college.
By James Paterson • July 23, 2018 -
Study rebuffs long-standing argument that money doesn't improve outcomes
Researchers found that a 21.7% increase in per-pupil spending throughout 12 years of school eliminated the educational attainment gap between children from low-income and non-poor families.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
NPC 2018: Principals must avoid these 6 legal hazards
Erring on the side of caution can save administrators headaches in these key scenarios.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2018 -
Advocates push replacing letter grades with more specific success metrics
The A-F school "grading" system is under fire in states from Ohio to Florida, as advocates want school accountability measures to convey more specifics to the school community.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 16, 2018 -
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NPC 2018: Administrators detail successes in rethinking their approach to discipline
Helping students identify and correct the challenges contributing to disciplinary issues can set them on the path to success.
By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2018 -
Delaware requires students to get parental permission before changing race and gender identification
The most recent version of the regulation was open for feedback for 30 days and may be tweaked once again once that feedback has been reviewed.
By Amelia Harper • July 11, 2018 -
Department of Education delays equity in IDEA compliance date by two years
The department is also postponing the date for including preschoolers in the analysis of whether children of color are disproportionately placed in special education.
By Amelia Harper • July 3, 2018 -
House Democrats seek answers on child care, educational services for detained immigrant children
The facilities are required to conduct educational assessments of immigrant children within 72 hours of their arrival.
By Linda Jacobson • July 2, 2018 -
NTSB offers recommendations in the wake of recent school bus crashes
In its final report, the agency is urging the use of seat belts, improved technology and more intensive oversight of drivers.
By Amelia Harper • June 29, 2018 -
East St. Louis school district working to become catalyst for community improvement
The district is partnering with families and the community to help save the impoverished city.
By Amelia Harper • June 28, 2018 -
District leaders generally support California's flexible school finance formula
Survey responses, however, show smaller districts struggle with parent and community engagement and think the former funding system allowed them to better serve some groups of students.
By Linda Jacobson • June 27, 2018 -
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Deep DiveTuesday at ISTE 2018: 'Tech Rabbi' inspires, ISTE U announced, educators 'Ditch the Textbook'
The K-12 IT mega-gathering rolled into its second day with a GM partnership around artificial intelligence and more.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018 -
State funds to support suicide prevention training in Colorado schools
The state is among those with the highest suicide rates in the country.
By Linda Jacobson • June 26, 2018 -
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Deep DiveMonday at ISTE 2018: Neuroscience, ed leader standards and student data privacy
Couldn't make it to Chicago? We've got you covered with a rundown of some of the most interesting events and announcements from this year's show.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2018 -
School safety commission hears diverse views on influence of violence in media
An additional $25 million for violence prevention is to be released in the "coming weeks," Attorney General Sessions told attendees.
By Linda Jacobson • June 22, 2018 -
Report identifies SEL barriers students face, strategies to overcome them
Poverty, exclusionary discipline practices and implicit bias in school staff are among barriers some students face in social-emotional and academic development.
By Amelia Harper • June 22, 2018 -
Shalina Chatlani/K-12 Dive
Report: Ed Dept more lenient on OCR investigations, closes 1,200 due to insufficient evidence
The closed investigations began during the Obama administration, and the department insists it is still committed to enforcement.
By Roger Riddell • June 22, 2018 -
Trump administration releases plan to combine Education, Labor departments
The proposal likely will face opposition from Congress, even as national leaders shift the way they view the purpose of education.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 22, 2018 -
Data, other tech resources critical to close equity gaps
A new report from leading education organizations aims to boost equity across a number of factors.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2018 -
LA school board gives some principals freedom over hiring
The board's vice president says no schools should have to hire teachers whom they think are not the best for the job.
By Linda Jacobson • June 20, 2018 -
Do retention policies hold too many students back?
Louisiana is rethinking its approach, offering alternative supports that include summer learning, online classes and extra attention from specialized teachers.
By Amelia Harper • June 19, 2018 -
Report: Improvements not found in Tennessee's state-run school district
The researchers contrast performance in the district with that of locally managed Innovation Zone schools, where scores in reading, math and science have significantly improved.
By Linda Jacobson • June 19, 2018 -
Should school safety conversations also include natural disasters?
According to a report by the National Institute of Building Sciences, the United States could save $6 for every $1 spent on strengthening school buildings.
By Amelia Harper • June 18, 2018 -
Students at 115 charters are 20% more white than neighboring public schools
Critics say many charter school policies impede access for lower-income families because of elements like hard-to-afford uniforms or lack of bus service.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2018
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