Policy & Regulation: Page 9
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5 administrators to watch in 2020
Despite obstacles, these superintendents and principals have had tremendous success raising test scores, retaining teachers and working with parents, communities and school boards.
By Linda Jacobson , Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • Jan. 21, 2020 -
States, municipalities adopting policies protecting black hairstyles from discrimination
Amid incidents calling national attention to the issue of hair discrimination, new rules are set to protect students from punishment under dress codes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Ed Dept proposes easier access to federal funds for religious schools, emphasizes school prayer
Educators worry the U.S. Department of Education is blurring the separation of church and state, but a department spokesperson says it's doing the opposite.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 17, 2020 -
6 K-12 districts to watch in 2020
Where some see gains with student success and technological innovation, others continue to face takeover threats and lawsuits.
By Linda Jacobson , Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • Jan. 13, 2020 -
California governor's homelessness plan leaves out schools
Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner asks Gov. Gavin Newsom to direct some of his $1 billion proposal to schools serving homeless students and families.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 13, 2020 -
Should districts set own attendance rules?
A Wyoming bill would allow local flexibility in determining excused and unexcused absences.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 9, 2020 -
Report: Florida, Ohio called 'advanced leaders' in K-12 media literacy efforts
Advocacy group Media Literacy Now says 14 states have laws with "some media-literacy language" and others will consider bills this year, but some say progress "is too slow."
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 7, 2020 -
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Report: NYC schools remain segregated even within diverse districts
Some 41% of the city's 1,842 schools were found to not represent their districts' demographics, but while certain policies exacerbate the problem, they also give ed leaders a realistic place to begin integration efforts.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 7, 2020 -
Adeline Kon/K-12 Dive
5 K-12 trends to watch in 2020
New approaches to assessment, concerns over security and privacy, and reimagining what defines classrooms and instruction are among factors that will drive education in the coming year.
By Linda Jacobson , Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • Jan. 6, 2020 -
Study: Obesity risk lower for children who drink whole milk
The report is likely to contribute to further debate over the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back Obama-era school nutrition standards.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 6, 2020 -
At least 26 states, territories expected to receive federal funds to improve early learning
Idaho — a first-time grantee — and Alabama have already announced they are recipients of Preschool Development Grants, Birth-to-5.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 20, 2019 -
Senators' K-12 Cybersecurity Act would mandate national study of school practices
If passed, the legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a review of K-12 cybersecurity programs and develop guidelines and resources to strengthen them.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2019 -
Trump signs spending bill, includes $1.3B increase in ed funding
The package rejects the Trump administration's proposed $7 billion in spending cuts and an increase in charter school spending, instead bolstering Title I, IDEA and early learning programs.
By Naaz Modan • Updated Dec. 23, 2019 -
LAUSD suspensions down 75% in wake of willful defiance ban
The goal of restorative justice and other alternative discipline approaches is to keep students in school, but programs can be costly to sustain.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Key takeaways from Democratic presidential candidates' public education forum
Among the issues tackled by presidential hopefuls, including Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and Mayor Pete Buttigieg, were teacher pay and shortages, charter growth, Title I and special education funding.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 14, 2019 -
FCC E-rate updates don't include cybersecurity funds
The latest modernization of the program makes some improvements, but doesn't go as far as many stakeholders had hoped.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 12, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Schools ramp up efforts to prevent, reduce impact of adverse childhood experiences
Part of the original ACEs study, Kaiser Permanente is among those working to build resilience in students and adults, though screening concerns remain.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 12, 2019 -
Lack of Chicago charter applications sign of shifting winds
Nationally, charter school growth is in decline as Democrats shift their stances, though Republican support remains steady.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Only one-third of rural California households have home internet access
Low-income families are most likely to lack internet access because the additional payment is a financial burden.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Transgender students are 'winning in the courts,' require accommodation
While several lawsuits are pending, lawyers say an "overwhelming" consensus among the lower courts thus far suggests schools must protect transgender and nonbinary students' rights.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 6, 2019 -
Immigration policies' impact on families places educators on 'frontlines'
Congress is split on a solution, and districts are caught in the crosshairs with a shortage of resources, educators told lawmakers Wednesday.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 5, 2019 -
Transportation, mobility issues at root of California foster students' high absenteeism
Some experts see the transportation issues as exacerbated by lack of clarity in ESSA on how districts and counties should share these costs.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 5, 2019 -
GAO: Low-income and minority students face barriers resolving disputes over special ed services
The report, which one congressman described as a "wake-up call" for school districts, also outlines the challenges parents face.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 4, 2019 -
Rhode Island right-to-education lawsuit to be heard in federal court
An attorney for the plaintiffs says the case could have an "electric effect" on public schools if it ultimately makes it to the U.S. Supreme Court.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2019 -
Denver after-school program receives $1.5M from marijuana tax revenue
Though educators worry about the mixed message using marijuana revenue can send, teen use of the drug is down in states that have legalized it.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 2, 2019
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