Policy & Regulation

ESSER extension gives districts extra time to modernize

How your district can avoid the funding cliff and invest in long-term infrastructure improvements. 

Sept. 12, 2022

Understanding educators’ role in addressing the rise in youth suicide

Is your school or district prepared to identify students in need of additional mental health support and connect them with the care they need?

Sept. 6, 2022

Weather patterns are changing and so should your facilities

Weather patterns have become more extreme, and schools must reevaluate their infrastructure.

Aug. 15, 2022

The role of parents and educators in suicide prevention

Understanding how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma impact youth and shape their identities are critical for parents and educators. 

April 4, 2022

Closing the teacher and administrator perception gap on academic integrity

Learn the importance of implementing a consistent and impactful academic integrity system in schools

Oct. 4, 2021

Indoor air quality – it's complicated especially for schools

The sheer volume of factors at play – including the age and structure of school buildings – can make measuring, controlling and ultimately improving indoor air quality difficult. 

Sept. 13, 2021

How Gulf Shores City Schools leveraged their aging facilities into a state-of-the-art campus

Campus modernization projects can help fund STEAM education with sustainable technology exhibits.

Aug. 23, 2021

The US has pledged $12B for back-to-school COVID testing. What comes next?

COVID-19 testing programs require careful planning. Trusted providers are here to help.

June 14, 2021

Bringing financial security to your educators

We're all feeling vulnerable, educators especially so. Here's how you can relieve their financial stress.

By Dan Macklin, Salary Finance • March 29, 2021

How to stretch your stimulus dollars further

Make a bigger impact on facility modernization, health and safety by optimizing stimulus funding.

Feb. 1, 2021

Study Guide: Attendance and chronic absenteeism during COVID-19

We've gathered a selection of our coverage to help you get up to speed on how these metrics are primed to evolve in a post-pandemic world.

Nov. 25, 2020

IDEA turns 45: Is Congress close to guaranteeing full special ed funding?

A new president and growing support among lawmakers gives proponents hope that billions more will be provided for services under the law.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 24, 2020

Amid school reopenings, COVID-19 liability protection a mounting concern

Insurance companies are extending coverage to include COVID-19, but the price tag can be considerable.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 20, 2020

Study: School violence boosts transfers among higher-income students

Student turnover is a cause for concern among administrators, and mobility is linked with lower student performance, research shows.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 19, 2020

What does Biden have planned for K-12?

The national policy director for the president-elect's campaign recently outlined Biden's thoughts on reopening, PPE funding, school police and more.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 18, 2020

3 ways K-12 schools can evolve post-pandemic

With COVID-19 creating a scenario where "things a year ago that seemed impossible are not," educators and advocates see a system ripe for change.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 17, 2020

Fast Forward: States' accountability changes may impact school designations, improvement timelines

Many states are hesitating on high-stakes accountability for 2020-21, and its return may look vastly different than initially configured under ESSA. 

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 16, 2020

'Relationships matter': Remote learning places new hurdles in fight against chronic absenteeism

Schools are employing a variety of tactics — including coaches, phone calls and dance parties at lunch — to boost attendance in virtual environments, but defining students' "presence" remains a challenge.

By Natalie Gross • Nov. 12, 2020

State ballot measures' impacts on K-12 schools

Taxes on newly legalized recreational marijuana are expected to boost funding in several states, while Montana is bracing for school gun control controversy.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 11, 2020

CCSSO eyes possibility of K-12 relief bill during lame duck Congress

The organization also expressed hope Congress will back special ed funding increases, universal pre-K initiatives and student mental health needs.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 10, 2020

Biden is president-elect: What could it mean for K-12?

The president-elect supports more federal funding for Title I schools and district coronavirus responses, boosting teacher pay, revamping Title IX and more.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 7, 2020

Ed experts reflect on long-term impact of Trump K-12 policies

The administration’s promotion of school choice options and vision for a limited Education Department carried into policy and budget initiatives.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 6, 2020

Report: Steeper COVID slide expected in math than reading

Progress in math is expected to be only 37% to 50% of the average normal school year gains, according to research from NWEA.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 3, 2020

Disappointing 12th grade NAEP prompts calls for curriculum, funding improvements

The 2019 average reading score for high school seniors was the lowest ever recorded for the test known as The Nation’s Report Card.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 29, 2020

Where Trump and Biden stand on K-12 issues

As a heated election cycle draws to a close, get up to speed on where the presidential candidates stand on Title I funding, early childhood and more.

By Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Oct. 28, 2020