Policy & Regulation: Page 43
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Federal commission considers need to stress student privacy in data collection
The Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking is considering possible amendments to regulations around data collection.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Report suggests DC teacher evals boost performance
The district's public school teacher evaluation system is showing positive outcomes for teacher proficiency and student achievement.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 7, 2017 -
How far will testing leeway extend under ESSA?
While the new law offers some latitude in terms of the amount of testing, initial feedback has raised uncertainty as to how heavy the regulatory hand from the federal government will be.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 4, 2017 -
FTC clarifies school responsibilities under COPPA
The agency says that while schools are required to notify parents of students under 13 when commercial businesses or service providers access student information, schools can offer consent in lieu of parents.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Massachusetts tops in new ranking of state education systems
But the new report from WalletHub shows there isn't always a direct correlation between spending and school quality.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 3, 2017 -
New law lets Floridians challenge textbooks for 'objectionable material'
Any individual in the state, not just parents, can now challenge a school district about a textbook or other instructional material if they deem it "objectionable."
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Opinion
Navigating state testing transitions — learning from Indiana's experience
Dr. Charity Flores of Indiana's Department of Education explains how the state has adapted its assessments framework.
By Dr. Charity Flores • July 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
These 4 assessment trends should remain top-of-mind
The implementation of the ESSA notwithstanding, educators must still contend with opt-out movements, digital issues, and the need for better models.
By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2017 -
Florida law promoting choice raises critics' ire amid DeVos praise
The education secretary has touted the state's choice-friendly education system, but critics are worried new legislation signed by Gov. Rick Scott could cause financial harm to district schools.
By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Balanced assessments critical under ESSA's testing flexibility
ESSA offers states more flexibility in their assessment options, but it's important for educators to remember that the right "balance" of testing is still key.
By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017 -
17 ESSA plans ranked by fairness, transparency in new report
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute has looked at every ESSA plan turned in so far, and has determined whether they are actually serving all students.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 31, 2017 -
Culturally relevant pedagogy and the HBCU bubble: The week's most-read education news
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By Roger Riddell • July 28, 2017 -
Tax bill could be battleground for school choice efforts
Critics of tax credits promoting school choice are applauding an Alabama Congresswoman proposing legislation to allegedly stop individuals from making a profit on donations to organizations granting scholarships.
By Pat Donachie • July 28, 2017 -
NAACP doubles down on rejection of broad charter investment
As school choice movements gain in popularity, the nonprofit has renewed its call for a moratorium on for-profit charter schools.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Harlem school gets an early glimpse of life without 21st Century grants
New York's funding competition left the Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School without money for next year, and Congress could end the program for good.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 26, 2017 -
Youngstown schools CEO says teacher focus key to district transformation success
Youngstown City School District CEO Krish S. Mohip writes that response to his efforts has been impressive, with more than 150 teachers vying to be part of a district teacher fellow program
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Using design to protect students from the unexpected
Keeping schools secure requires considering competing concerns: protecting students from violence and maintaining a productive learning environment.
By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2017 -
Community credited in North Carolina school's turnaround
Working with the community and promoting diversity, as opposed to focusing on high-level business strategies or reforms, helped a high-poverty school find success.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 26, 2017 -
Potential Medicaid cuts alarm special ed advocates
One Washington school specializing in serving special needs students is worried cuts could follow a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, endangering services.
By Pat Donachie • July 25, 2017 -
K-12 funding failure and higher ed revenue streams: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on Coursera's approach to personalization and access and more here!
By Roger Riddell • July 21, 2017 -
North Carolina bill would offer free college to STEM, special ed teachers
A bill in the state's senate would offer annual forgivable $8,250 loans for up to four years of college to as many as 160 students, with forgiveness occurring quicker if graduates teach at low-performing schools.
By Roger Riddell • July 21, 2017 -
K-12 funding caught in budget crosshairs
Several states are expected to decrease the amount of money to be spent on schools in the coming year.
By Pat Donachie • July 20, 2017 -
New Hampshire school looks to community in turnaround
Before it reached out to the community for help, Pittsfield Middle High School was once the fifth-lowest-performing in the state.
By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2017 -
DC public schools may have hid suspensions
Several public high schools in the district may have not recorded many of the suspensions that occurred on their grounds.
By Pat Donachie • July 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Agricultural ed programs benefit from professional development
Advocates, teachers and administrators have spurred an increase in agricultural education programs which has subsequently demanded more qualified applicants.
By Pat Donachie • July 18, 2017
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