Policy & Regulation: Page 42
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Earlier start dates mean empty seats in some Michigan schools
Some districts work with community partners to communicate the importance of regular attendance.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 23, 2017 -
What does the looming debt ceiling battle mean for education?
While a short shutdown wouldn't be felt much by schools, a longer one could hamper both funding to districts and approvals of state ESSA plans.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Deep DiveOn ESSA, many principals have little idea what the law actually means
"I'm just going to wait for my superintendent to tell me what to do" is a recurring theme as the new school year looms.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
ESSA brings new focus to homeless population
The law requires schools and districts for the first time to "track and improve outcomes" for these students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
ESSA rollout offers opportunities to boost tech accessibility
The law aims to offer states more flexibility, and service providers, administrators and advocates are determining how to approach tech accordingly.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 ways ESSA's impact will be felt by states, districts
The latest reauthorization of the nation's K-12 public ed law seeks to return much of the decision-making power back to states, but what does that mean?
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Lawmakers consider testing all California schools for lead
Health department data shows about 2% of children have elevated levels of lead, but in some areas of the state, the rates are much higher.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Shalina Chatlani/K-12 Dive
ESSA accountability plans being approved at faster rate
A handful of states have seen their plans approved by the U.S. Department of Education even without changing aspects previously scrutinized.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Ed reform requires front-line flexibility for teachers, not one-size-fits-all
Schools across the country face vastly different challenges, so why assume the solution will be the same?
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Lunch shaming and workforce development: The week's most-read education news
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By Roger Riddell • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Schools' grad rates might be hiding negative effects of student mobility
Improving data systems along with efforts to reduce mobility could make schools more accountable for all students.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Suburban, private school grade inflation harmful to urban students
The College Board research shows students in private and suburban public high schools have seen GPAs rise compared to their less-affluent urban public school peers despite falling SAT scores.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Are pre-K 'cram courses' an adequate substitute for full programs?
In lieu of full programming, some students undergo month-long summer programs that teach them how to respond in a classroom setting and introduce them to rudimentary language and math skills.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 17, 2017 -
North Carolina's success provides school broadband access roadmap
The state's process and lessons learned are detailed in digiLEARN's new “Strategic Policy Playbook: Driving Innovation In Education for All Students” report.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2017 -
New survey finds 12% decline in charter support
Education Next's 11th annual poll also finds falling support of merit pay and a steadfast opposition to mandatory union fees.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Districts communicate new lunch debt collection plans, take efforts to end 'shaming'
Some districts erase reduced-price category or take school-wide free lunch option to make sure students eat.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Trimming personnel costs without cutting instruction a challenge for many districts
As school districts face increasingly tight fiscal restraints, administrators are facing the challenge of trimming the fat without slicing the bone.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Deepening teacher shortages highlighted in California state superintendent race
Finding high-quality teachers to fill classroom slots is becoming a greater challenge everywhere.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Districts target opioid abuse with curriculum and community outreach
President Trump declared the opioid crisis a national emergency last week, but some school districts are already exploring ways to fight the problem.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Asbury Park district makes gains with administrative push
Superintendent Lamont Repollet is touting improvements over the previous few years in literacy rates and applying a greater focus to experiential learning.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 11, 2017 -
E-Rate Trends report highlights significant benefits for schools, libraries
The study shows 79% of beneficiaries under the FCC program reporting faster internet as a result.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2017 -
New CBE toolkit shares 10 districts' best practices
The new resource from Digital Promise and Education Elements breaks down scalable implementation strategies into six easy-to-digest categories.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Minnesota issues best practice guide for serving transgender students in public schools
The toolkit highlights issues such as bathroom use, clothing and preferred names and pronouns.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Critics remain concerned about accountability under ESSA
With fewer top-down mandates, ed reform advocates are concerned states and districts simply "go through the motions" on accountability.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2017 -
California districts increasingly embracing free college entrance exams
The number of districts and charter organizations in the state offering the SAT and ACT to students free of charge has risen significantly in recent years.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 8, 2017
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