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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
These 4 strategies can help school leaders avoid IDEA lawsuits
"Leaders will be put on notice, but there's so much that happens before it gets to the point of due process," said Linda M. Gorczynski, a special ed lawyer.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Report: Special education in California an 'urgent priority'
The Policy Analysis for California Education findings come as Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks an additional $900 million in state funds for students with disabilities.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Column
Pre-to-3: NYC undertakes largest-ever expansion of universal preschool for 3-year-olds
Adding classrooms, experts say, provides more opportunities for mixed-age groups and special needs inclusion. But not everyone is happy.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 14, 2020 -
FRAC report finds 12.4M students received free and reduced-price breakfasts last year
School breakfast participation among low-income students flattened, while overall participation grew and school lunch participation decreased.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Lawsuit against Connecticut school boards claims transgender student athletes are 'displacing girls'
In other recent cases, like Gavin Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, lower courts have sided in favor of protecting transgender students' rights under Title IX.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Report: Principals want more support to serve special needs students
The RAND Corp.’s latest survey of principals also shows those in schools serving more students of color are more likely to say they could be doing more for special education students.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Report: Diversifying teacher workforce, linking preservice to later performance among 'high-priority issues'
National Academies research notes having same-race teachers benefits students of color, but also suggests all teachers should recognize the "assets students are bringing into the classroom."
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Ed Dept launches school safety clearinghouse
The site follows the recommendations of the Federal Commission on School Safety and was inspired in part by Parkland parent Max Schacter.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Trump's proposed 2021 budget: ESSA overhaul, Title I cuts, CTE emphasis
The draft budget would cut key K-12 programs while funding private school scholarships in what one ed policy expert said is "educational whack-a-mole."
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 11, 2020 -
Michigan governor proposes $1M to pay off school lunch debt
The state's senate majority leader has also introduced legislation that would make lunch available to all students for free, as the movement to end lunch shaming gains momentum across the country.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 10, 2020 -
EPA mulls lead test changes in schools
A proposed rule wouldn't require states and schools to remove lead if found, and critics say it may create a false sense of security.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 5, 2020 -
State of the Union: Trump pushes choice, private scholarship tax credits
"For too long, countless American children have been trapped in failing government schools," the president said. But educators say funds should be spent in public schools instead.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 4, 2020 -
Poll: Voters across party lines prioritize school safety, oppose public funding for private schools
"People are starting to see the need and the importance of their local schools," Chip Slaven, chief advocacy officer for the National School Boards Action Center, said of the results.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 4, 2020 -
Four states receive flexibility under ESSA waiver program
Teacher licensing, staff development, class size and funding are among areas the states plan to address.
By Linda Jacobson • Updated Feb. 2, 2020 -
Texas poured nearly $1B into new special ed funding following IDEA violations
A new report highlights the state's efforts to serve more special education students in public schools after a federal investigation found it illegally capped services.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 31, 2020 -
Federal data shows student homelessness at all-time high
Eight states saw at least a 20% increase in the number of children and youth experiencing homelessness, and over a three-year period, the percentage of homeless students who are English learners increased 30%.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 30, 2020 -
Indiana district's discipline disparities rise despite $1M effort to address issue
South Bend's investment in a new department to curb racial discipline gaps hasn't paid off, but other districts are seeing success through training and investment in wraparound services.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 29, 2020 -
High school GPA 5 times more likely to predict college success than ACT scores
Despite mounting support for broader success metrics, standardized tests remain the primary benchmark for policymakers and colleges.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 29, 2020
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