Policy & Regulation: Page 29
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DeVos allows most states to exceed special ed testing accommodations cap
Are caps on services for students with disabilities causing some to be denied the help they need?
By Christina Vercelletto • June 15, 2018 -
Congressional hearing investigates charter transparency, effectiveness
The hearing explored the question of whether charters should be subject to open records laws like traditional public schools, as well as performance and oversight issues with virtual charters in states like Indiana and Ohio.
By Roger Riddell • June 15, 2018 -
Political scientist argues state takeovers of school districts influenced by racial factors
In his new book, "Takeover," Rutgers University's Domingo Morel argues takeover districts are most likely to be predominantly black and feature the full removal of a school board.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2018 -
Suspended Detroit students could opt to attend 'hubs' to keep learning, improve behavior
The district will also add in-school suspension programs at schools and revise the student conduct code.
By Linda Jacobson • June 14, 2018 -
School districts begin purchasing 'active shooter' insurance
Some policies also include training and risk mitigation services.
By Linda Jacobson • June 13, 2018 -
States meeting ESSA requirements with range of school rating measures
C+ or 3.5? ESSA regulations demanding school accountability have states split on the best presentation of ratings.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 13, 2018 -
How might districts use funds available under ESSA?
Under the federal law, $1.1 billion in Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants is available for more purposes — but it seems school choice won't be one of them.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 12, 2018 -
RAND will help lead foundation-funded gun violence research effort
Experts still aren’t hopeful about federal funding for such issues.
By Linda Jacobson • June 11, 2018 -
Column
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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