Policy & Regulation: Page 29
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Pre-to-3: Spreading awareness of early-childhood education — with Elmo's help
Using Sesame Street’s educational materials, the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce hopes to start a movement in the bi-state region.
By Linda Jacobson • June 8, 2018 -
Smaller classes may integrate some schools, but they're far from being a fix
Small class sizes seem to entice white students away from private schools, but the sky-high cost may organically limit the measure's usefulness as a desegregation tool.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 8, 2018 -
California budget deal might extend 'willful defiance' suspension ban to all grades
State Sen. Nancy Skinner, author of a recent expansion bill, is on a committee working to reconcile a variety of proposals, and Gov. Jerry Brown has supported extending the existing K-3 ban.
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Advocates, parents call for more mental health services, reject idea of arming teachers
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who chairs the Federal Commission on School Safety, did not attend the listening session.
By Linda Jacobson • June 6, 2018 -
DeVos tells Senate schools shouldn't become ICE enforcement zones
The rules and rights around schools, undocumented students and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency continue to vex administrators and educators.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 6, 2018 -
Will voucher programs end up exposing flaws in private schools?
Private schools have long had the luxury of being outside the purview of the federal oversight public schools are subject to, but the acceptance of voucher funds may bring the end of that era.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 6, 2018 -
Leaders look to community as zero hour for Denver Plan 2020 looms
A local advocacy group says it will take 13 more years for the district to have 80% of 3rd graders reading and writing at grade level.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 5, 2018 -
More small Vermont districts facing potential consolidation
Recent research provides examples of rural districts that “stretch to survive.”
By Linda Jacobson • June 5, 2018 -
Ads for legal marijuana send conflicting messages to students
A California bill would restrict advertising near schools and child-care centers.
By Linda Jacobson • June 5, 2018 -
Gloucester County School Board to appeal transgender bathroom decision
The case may be on track to return to the U.S. Supreme Court after being dismissed back to the lower courts last year.
By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2018 -
As school resegregation persists, experts say true fix is elusive
In what is arguably the most diverse U.S. city — New York — school admission policies contribute to segregated schools.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 4, 2018 -
Copyright a growing concern in the digital classroom
Recognizing intellectual property rights is increasingly important as digital resources allow educators to mix and match the content they use in the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2018 -
Dallas ISD illustrates importance of marketing for public schools in choice era
With charters, magnets, private vouchers and homeschoolers nibbling away at their student numbers, branding is increasingly key for public schools.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 4, 2018 -
Report suggests competency-based framework for K-12
The framework defines the most necessary aspects of any approach to CBE, while accounting for the different contexts in which schools are operating.
By Roger Riddell • June 1, 2018 -
Chasms between state proficiency levels closing despite pushback on uniform standards
The NAEP examination of state results for three nationally administered exams, compared to each state's proficiency levels, shows stark differences in some cases.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 1, 2018 -
Latest DC test scores seen as blow to school choice proponents
Low-income students in a private school voucher program scored lower in math, but analysis of the impact of school choice can be difficult.
By Christina Vercelletto • May 31, 2018 -
Critics: President Trump's school safety commission lacks transparency, urgency
As frustration builds over a lack of progress from the commission headed by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, some districts take action with individualized security measures.
By Christina Vercelletto • May 29, 2018 -
In Minnesota, open enrollment benefits small, rural districts
Other states consider the impact of such policies on the racial makeup of schools.
By Linda Jacobson • May 25, 2018 -
Is putting the 'why' of learning front-and-center key to improving struggling rural schools?
A former South Carolina governor and U.S. secretary of education sees project-based learning across all subjects as key to engaging students and boosting results in high-poverty rural schools.
By Roger Riddell • May 25, 2018 -
NTSB chairman calls for school buses to have seat belts
Robert Sumwalt is also recommending that new buses include automatic emergency braking systems to avoid crashes.
By Linda Jacobson • May 24, 2018 -
Judge rules in favor of Virginia transgender student in bathroom case
A federal judge ruled that the Gloucester County School Board discriminated against Gavin Grimm under the Constitution's equal protection clause and Title IX.
By Roger Riddell • May 24, 2018 -
Ed Dept conducting TEACH grant review following loan conversion reports
According to an NPR exclusive, some congressional lawmakers have explored the possibility of reform legislation to correct problems with the program.
By Roger Riddell • May 23, 2018 -
English learners can excel when home language is part of instruction
A recent report shows young students perform as well or better than those in classes where teachers only use English.
By James Paterson • May 23, 2018 -
Denver-area program equips high school grads with early-childhood credential
The internship sets students on a pathway to filling a growing need, but the field's low pay and high turnover present a challenge to keeping them engaged.
By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2018 -
Oakland high school sets standard for serving immigrant students
With a significant chunk of its student population arriving as unaccompanied minors and speaking some three dozen languages, Oakland International High uses a community school approach to best serve them.
By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2018
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