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PDK Poll: Teacher recruitment, pre-K among parents' top policy priorities
Six in 10 respondents in the annual poll of U.S. adults called public education "extremely" or "very" important in their 2020 election decisions.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2020 -
Summer Reading: COVID-related exits, potential layoffs complicate K-12 jobs landscape
Risk of coronavirus exposure and shifting budgets are poised to worsen shortages and make hiring more difficult.
Aug. 25, 2020 -
Ed Dept CARES decision could alter how school districts allocate funds
The department said it will back down on its interim final rule, but that it would still "aggressively" monitor whether districts aid private schools.
By Naaz Modan • Updated Sept. 28, 2020 -
Flint settlement provides at least $9M in support for students affected by lead
Estimates have suggested as many as 12,000 children were impacted by high levels of lead in the Michigan city's water.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 21, 2020 -
State of American Education: Issues of equity, reopenings, budgets loom large
In a Wednesday NASSP webinar, administrators and policymakers expressed concern about educator attrition and called for more representative curriculum.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2020 -
Justice Department says school resource officers could prevent school shootings
The new department report conflicts with studies showing SROs have little or no impact on school safety or preventing school violence.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 14, 2020 -
Opinion
Funding for school facility improvements a requirement for safe reopening
Officials from four organizations call for Congress to allocate $10 billion for repairs and $25 million for technical assistance on ventilation and air quality.
By Elizabeth Beardsley, Scott Brown, Mary Filardo and David Terry • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Federal court clears way for new Title IX K-12 rule, takes effect Friday
Schools nationwide must adopt new policies and procedures by Aug. 14, but many are still preparing for the school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Rural schools wrestle with infrastructure challenges during reopening
Aging buildings could stand in the way of following COVID-19 health and safety guidelines as many rural schools return to in-person instruction.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 12, 2020 -
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From tents to bus rides: Social distancing in school reopening plans
Safety measures and logistics will stretch already tight budgets as districts weigh staggered schedules, outdoor lessons and more.
By Katie Navarra • Aug. 11, 2020 -
New guide aims to help schools navigate privacy concerns for students with disabilities
The Future of Privacy Forum and National Center for Learning Disabilities unveiled a downloadable resource for navigating privacy law minefields during distance and hybrid learning.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 5, 2020 -
Researchers: State budget cuts feed declines in test scores, achievement
The Great Recession spurred a "lost decade" of achievement, so states must prioritize ed spending after the coronavirus-induced recession, experts say.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 5, 2020 -
Summer Reading: Curricular approaches adapt ahead of uncertain school year
Districts nationwide have adopted a variety of best practices for distance and hybrid learning since COVID-19 forced online transitions in spring.
Aug. 4, 2020 -
Retrieved from NYC Mayor's Office on March 16, 2020
How NYC schools will handle positive COVID-19 cases
Safety protocols for the nation's largest school system include only opening buildings if the city's infection rate is below 3%, contact tracing and regular teacher testing.
By Naaz Modan • July 31, 2020 -
Funds tied to reopening 'frustrating' educators, likely to be challenged
Amid White House threats to withhold funding if school buildings don't reopen, Senate Republicans and some states also want to tie funding to students and teachers physically in classrooms.
By Naaz Modan • July 31, 2020 -
Schools shifted chronic absenteeism strategies amid closures
While chronic absenteeism was an ongoing issue prior to COVID-19, school building closures only compounded the need to reach underserved students.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 31, 2020 -
Roeder, Phil. (2020). "Special Delivery" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
'Safety strikes' threat raises pressure on superintendents making reopening calls
Superintendents are concerned for teachers, but the executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association said there's "not much" they can do if forced to reopen schools.
By Naaz Modan • July 29, 2020 -
Ed Dept official: Don't expect testing waivers this year
Some states are already requesting waivers so instruction time can be spent on social-emotional support and catching up on missed curriculum.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 27, 2020 -
GAO report: Two-thirds of nation's schools lag on accessibility
Schools cited a lack of outreach, funding, assistance and guidance on the Americans With Disabilities Act as barriers to compliance.
By Naaz Modan • July 27, 2020 -
Report: 16.9M students still lack home internet access
New data from Future Ready Schools highlights the extent to which the homework gap hinders students, calling for Congress to invest $6.8 billion.
By Roger Riddell • July 23, 2020 -
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NASBE policy update finds trends in reopening plans
Engagement with key stakeholders, tiered approaches and priority for equity are among commonalities across states, the association reports.
By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2020 -
Infectious disease experts identify coronavirus safety measures for reopening schools
In National PTA webinar, one doctor said states need to see "significant reductions, a downward trend for at least a few weeks" before safe reopening can occur.
By Roger Riddell • July 21, 2020 -
Refreshing staff on FERPA essential as districts implement COVID-19 screening
Discouraging gossip and clarifying the ins and outs of who can receive what information is critical to remain compliant with student privacy law, experts say.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 20, 2020 -
The image by Ted Eytan is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
COVID-19 language in waivers for extracurriculars heighten reopening safety concerns
Questions of liability and safety hang heavy over schools amid pressure from the federal government and some states for in-person learning and activities.
By Naaz Modan • July 16, 2020 -
"Medical disposable masks on wooden background" by Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker is licensed under CC BY 2.0
More robust coronavirus guidelines needed to protect high-risk educators
Specific recommendations for protecting teachers and staff from COVID-19 during in-person instruction have been slow to emerge.
By Katie Navarra • Updated July 16, 2020