Policy & Regulation: Page 80
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NASDTEC to examine data on disciplined teachers state-by-state
The audit of a national teacher misconduct database follows an investigation by USA Today that exposed gaps in the system.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016 -
Pilot aimed at desegregating New York City schools begins
A new initiative of the city's education department is aimed at balancing race and class in schools located within gentrifying neighborhoods.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016 -
Vermont sees turmoil amid push to combine small rural districts
The rural state faces the dual problems of rising education costs and a rapidly dwindling student population, but a plan to consolidate districts is contentious.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016 -
King to be formally nominated as education secretary
The move has been urged by Sen. Lamar Alexander since Dr. John B. King Jr. assumed the office in the wake of Arne Duncan's departure.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 16, 2016 -
SRO presence found to increase odds of student arrest five times
Ensuring school-based officers are trained accordingly is another critical factor in dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 16, 2016 -
FTC investigates 'brain training' programs like Lumosity
The Federal Trade Commission has investigated and settled several claims against such platforms, which make claims of cognitive improvement that are largely unproven.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 16, 2016 -
GT struggles, Gallup rankings, and Obama's budget: The week's most-read education news
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By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2016 -
Early school start times linked to tardiness, discipline issues
Many students stay up later when school starts later, so there is no gain of sleep time — but it does have benefits.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 12, 2016 -
Kansas school funding formula overturned by state supreme court
The court has ruled that a temporary school funding law passed as a quick fix last year violates the state constitution.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 12, 2016 -
Washington state school funding solution delayed by legislators
Despite intense pressure from the state's Supreme Court, a new funding solution for public schools has again been sidelined.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 12, 2016 -
In unusual move, Maine governor announces self as state ed commissioner
Paul LePage on Thursday announced he will lead the state's Department of Education himself instead of appointing a new commissioner.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 12, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What should districts keep in mind when weighing new federal testing guidelines?
As ESSA implementation looms on the horizon, the Education Department has issued new assessment guidance under President Obama's Testing Action Plan.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 11, 2016 -
Los Angeles sees declining approval rates for new charters
Charter schools operating in the Los Angeles Unified School District say they're being unfairly scrutinized by officials.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 11, 2016 -
Unpaid school lunches place financial burden on schools
Schools face an ongoing dilemma over the issue, with some attracting negative press for throwing out meals when students can't pay.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 11, 2016 -
Report: Socioeconomic integration critical to closing achievement gap
The Century Foundation is finding that schools see positive impacts on academic equity when schools are integrated socioeconomically.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 11, 2016 -
OECD: Poor US performance not tied strictly to per-pupil spending
A new analysis shows that between 2003 and 2012, the US had no changes in the amount of low-performing students for math and reading — but slight improvement in science.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 11, 2016 -
DC teachers concerned over new grading approach
Opacity in a new grading system has led to concern from the Washington Teachers Union.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 10, 2016 -
Unlikely student data privacy partnership forms between ACLU, Tenth Amendment Center
The two powerful organizations are advocating for states to adopt legislation based on an ACLU template.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 10, 2016 -
Tennessee shoulders blame for online testing glitches
After widespread problems emerged during a new Tennessee assessment test, local education officials are blaming what they call a procedural issue with vendor Measurement Inc.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 10, 2016 -
Obama budget proposal prioritizes socioeconomic diversity
The 'Stronger Together' initiative would funnel $120 million toward diversity in schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 10, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Identifying gifted and talented students with equity proves difficult
Without a clear definition, districts in many states struggle to best serve 'giftedness' — particularly among English learners and students of color.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 10, 2016 -
Can public-private partnerships save America's failing schools?
Private companies, nonprofits, and foundations are teaming up with districts to help turn around low-performing and failing schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 10, 2016 -
New York high school found to sell schoolbooks to students
At Maspeth High School in Queens, students aren't given the books they're required to read — they're encouraged to purchase them from the school's own store.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 9, 2016 -
ESSA comment period results in wildly diverse implementation suggestions
Some 350 education experts, policymakers, parents, and others have weighed in regarding how the new law should be implemented.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 9, 2016 -
King apologizes to teachers in first speech as education secretary
The acting secretary of education said that teachers are unfairly shouldering the burden of blame for the nation's educational challenges.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 9, 2016
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