Policy & Regulation: Page 7
-
Ed leaders: CARES Act's $13.5B for K-12 coronavirus relief 'not enough'
Language in the federal aid package that passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday night could result in districts feeling little to no net benefit, according to experts.
By Naaz Modan • Updated March 27, 2020 -
Linda Jacobson/K-12 Dive
Detroit schools pare food distribution after positive COVID-19 tests
Following staff testing positive for coronavirus, the district is scaling back the number of distribution sites and issuing meals in bulk two days a week instead of five.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2020 -
Brian Tucker/K-12 Dive
Organizations team up to advise administrators on privacy rights in coronavirus era
A white paper from Future of Privacy Forum and AASA explains how to inform the community about COVID-19 cases without revealing identifiable details.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 24, 2020 -
Shalina Chatlani/K-12 Dive
Ed Dept: Assessment waivers to be provided to states impacted by coronavirus
As nearly all states close schools nationwide, the department has streamlined the state application process to waive assessments, accountability and reporting requirements.
By Naaz Modan • March 20, 2020 -
FCC waives E-rate gift rules as coronavirus closures highlight remote learning inequity
Participants in the federal telecommunications discount program can now accept free services and equipment to facilitate home connectivity for students.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2020 -
DeVos would gain broad emergency ESSA waiver power under Senate coronavirus legislation
A bill introduced by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would allow waivers from assessments, accountability, funding allocation and more.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2020 -
Florida Senate rejects proposal requiring more accountability from private schools
As some push for the expansion of private school voucher programs, others are raising concerns over the little-to-no accountability they have to the state.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 17, 2020 -
Third coronavirus assistance package could include additional $3B for schools
The House's Supporting Students in Response to Coronavirus Act and a sister bill in the Senate propose additional supports for meal distribution, mental health and more.
By Naaz Modan • March 16, 2020 -
CDC/Alissa Eckert, MS. "covid-19 coronavirus on black background". Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/media/subtopic/images.htm.
CDC releases updated guidance for K-12 schools as coronavirus spreads
The agency's latest guidance is much more concrete than information released in February, which school leaders said at the time was "opaque."
By Naaz Modan • March 16, 2020 -
Push to close homework gap grows as coronavirus necessitates virtual learning
The Federal Communications Commission and lawmakers are moving on efforts to increase families' home internet access and facilitate remote learning.
By Naaz Modan • March 13, 2020 -
Strike Tracker: Tentative agreement reached in St. Paul Public Schools
Schools are expected to reopen Monday, but no details of the agreement have been released.
By Linda Jacobson • Updated March 13, 2020 -
Shalina Chatlani/K-12 Dive
Ed Dept considering assessment accountability waivers in coronavirus closures
In guidance released Thursday, the department also reiterated schools' responsibility to provide free appropriate public education to students with special needs if learning continues amid closures or absences.
By Naaz Modan • March 12, 2020 -
Kendall Davis/K-12 Dive
Roundup: How coronavirus is impacting K-12 schools and districts
The outbreak is forcing tough decisions around closures, remote learning, meal assistance for students on free and reduced-price lunch and more. Follow Education Dive: K-12's ongoing coverage.
By Roger Riddell • Updated June 5, 2020 -
Task force releases 'audacious' vision to reform early ed profession
Power to the Profession involved input from over 11,000 early-childhood educators. But many questions remain about how to implement — and pay for — the recommendations.
By Linda Jacobson • March 9, 2020 -
Retrieved from Pexels.
4 crucial pieces of guidance as districts prepare coronavirus response
As COVID-19 spreads, states and districts already affected by the outbreak share tips around continuing learning and district services during closures.
By Naaz Modan • March 6, 2020 -
DC area school districts revamp policies to address bias, hatred
School officials are tackling the issue with strategic adjustments that include not looking at incidents in isolation and strengthening diversity and inclusion.
By Natalie Gross • March 4, 2020 -
California voters turn down $15B bond issue for schools, higher ed facilities
Another ballot measure affecting education funding — one that addresses taxes on commercial and industrial properties — is on the ballot for November.
By Linda Jacobson • March 4, 2020 -
Retrieved from House Committee on Appropriations on February 27, 2020
DeVos' proposed Civil Rights Data Collection changes a 'double whammy' for students of color, lawmakers say
The changes, which would eliminate racial and ethnic disaggregation in data on preschool suspension, came under fire from Democratic representatives during a Thursday committee hearing.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 28, 2020 -
Ed Dept announces strict K-12 Title IX enforcement to address sexual assault
The compliance crackdown follows two recent high-profile cases of districts reportedly enabling sexual misconduct and will include review of how cases, including those involving staff, are handled.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 27, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Is edTPA standing in the way of getting more teachers into classrooms?
The Pearson-scored test is meant to assess whether prospective educators have the skills to teach, but critics question the time and cost involved, its reliability and Pearson's "corporate profits."
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 26, 2020 -
House ed chair Scott refocusing attention on Rebuild America's Schools Act
The bill, which proposes a $100 billion investment to improve facilities and technology, will likely be included in a larger infrastructure package the House is working on.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 26, 2020 -
Retrieved from New York City Council on February 25, 2020
NDA shielded prior misconduct of former NYC schools official arrested for facilitating child sex abuse
A city investigation reveals David Hay, who was arrested for child pornography and coercion, was protected by an NDA with his previous district in Wisconsin and wouldn't have been flagged in a background check.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 25, 2020 -
Special needs students often pay price in efforts to strengthen school safety
Florida laws intended to flag potential threats early are impacting students with disabilities, as seen in highly publicized incidents of young students institutionalized following "tantrums."
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Opinion
How I'll use my paid parental leave
In June 2018, a math teacher in Manhattan was part of a team that demanded and won paid parental leave for New York City teachers. The benefits extend beyond his family and reach his students, he says.
By John Troutman McCrann • Feb. 20, 2020 -
Linda Jacobson/K-12 Dive
Darling-Hammond: School structures make it hard for educators to 'care effectively'
Last week's AASA conference also included superintendents from Dallas, Savannah-Chatham County and Kansas City, Missouri, discussing a variety of approaches to personalization.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 18, 2020
Previous
