Policy & Regulation: Page
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Vermont officials consider changes to grant program intended to help small schools
Some school leaders and community members say that without the additional funding, their schools might not be able to stay open.
By Linda Jacobson • May 22, 2018 -
Latest digital testing stumbles lead Tennessee to consider slower rollout
State Education Commissioner Candice McQueen has proposed three alternatives to the previous timeline that districts can choose for the 2018-19 school year.
By Roger Riddell • May 21, 2018 -
Classroom management skills gaining value amid efforts to rethink discipline
The rise in prominence comes amid the increasing prevalence of alternative approaches to discipline like restorative justice and trauma-informed models.
By James Paterson • May 18, 2018 -
School leaders can gain buy-in by trying something they don't already know
When staff members see their leader as vulnerable, they can be more comfortable reaching outside of their comfort zone.
By Roger Riddell • May 18, 2018 -
Student activists discuss being 'changed forever' by gun violence
The students will continue to visit communities this summer so more of their peers can "have their voices heard."
By Linda Jacobson • May 17, 2018 -
Senate lawmakers vote to preserve net neutrality, but House remains a hurdle
The Federal Communications Commission's decision to repeal the rules raised concerns in K-12 regarding access to digital resources.
By Roger Riddell • May 17, 2018 -
Regardless of Janus decision, unions are entering 'new chapter'
Lily Eskelsen García, president of the National Education Association, described the case as an effort to "get our members to drop their membership."
By Linda Jacobson • May 17, 2018 -
Administrators face dilemma in supporting striking teachers amid disruption
Goals of statewide teacher strikes resonate with administrators, but they still have to run the schools.
By James Paterson • May 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Should states use different methods to hold alternative schools accountable?
Some educators say one-year graduation rates are a better way to measure the progress of students in alternative education settings.
By Linda Jacobson • May 16, 2018 -
District asks principals to look at evaluations differently
The project is intended to make classroom observations “less about checklists and more about listening to students and teachers.”
By James Paterson • May 16, 2018
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