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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
More small Vermont districts facing potential consolidation
Recent research provides examples of rural districts that “stretch to survive.”
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
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