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Ed Dept report shows 'pass the trash' state policies uneven

Title IX regulations passed under the Trump administration left open a loophole that could exacerbate the problem, and it has yet to be addressed.

By Naaz Modan • June 9, 2022

Maintenance of equity final rule clarifies reporting requirements, extends deadline

Advocates are hopeful an American Rescue Plan provision spurs action to make equitable spending and staffing practices permanent.

By Kara Arundel • June 8, 2022

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Equity in Education

From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.

By K-12 Dive staff

USDA invests $100M in school meal program innovation

The agency's Healthy Food Incentive Fund program comes as federal pandemic era meal waivers are set to expire June 30.

By Anna Merod • June 3, 2022

'We can't out-pay Walmart': Head Start classrooms close after staff turnover

In a survey, an overwhelming 90% of respondents said they had to close classrooms permanently or temporarily due to lack of personnel. 

By Naaz Modan • June 3, 2022

More states pass bills restricting transgender students on sports teams

The increase in states banning transgender students comes as the Education Department postpones Title IX regulations.

By Naaz Modan • June 1, 2022

Dallas sees positive results in first year of discipline reform

Suspension rates dropped significantly under new approaches to eliminate disproportionate discipline and build positive relationships.

By Kara Arundel • May 31, 2022

Mental health, community schools top of mind in FY 23 House hearing

Lawmakers and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discussed school supports in response to this week's Texas school shooting.

By Kara Arundel • May 27, 2022

House subcommittee hearing explores teacher shortage solutions

Proposed ways to address vacancies ranged from increasing investments in community schools to removing barriers for teaching credentials.

By Anna Merod • May 26, 2022

NSBA independent review finds no Biden administration collusion in controversial letter

The September letter requested that threats against school board members be investigated as possible “domestic terrorism” under the Patriot Act.

By Roger Riddell • May 24, 2022

Education Department delays release of draft Title IX rule again, now targets June

The agency at one point planned to publish proposed regulations directing how colleges must adjudicate sexual misconduct in April, then postponed to May.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 23, 2022

Pfizer says 3 doses of its COVID-19 vaccine work in youngest children

The drugmaker, along with partner BioNTech, plans to submit the new data to the FDA this week. The agency has scheduled a meeting for outside experts to review the data in mid-June.

By Jonathan Gardner • May 23, 2022

ESSER spending is a journey: How can ed leaders invest to keep the trip running?

A former superintendent and a policy expert write that coordinated spending and braiding funds are essential steps to maintain the ESSER "road trip."

By Robert Avossa and Dana Godek • May 23, 2022

School nutrition directors prepare for next academic year with and without universal meals

With no funding to provide all students free meals, one Colorado school district expects to raise meal prices by 50 to 75 cents.

By Anna Merod • May 20, 2022

Lawmakers and witnesses discuss race, gender in classrooms

Where some in a Thursday congressional hearing saw curriculum limits as censorship and intimidation, others said divisive topics distract from instruction.

By Kara Arundel • May 20, 2022

A look at 11 years of Title IX policy in public schools

As the Biden administration readies a new rule governing the federal sex discrimination law, we look back at major events in recent Title IX history.

By Naaz Modan , Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 18, 2022

House panel: Juvenile justice reforms need coordinated school-community response

Speakers at a House subcommittee hearing discuss how involving youth in extracurricular activities and employment can prevent delinquency.

By Kara Arundel • May 18, 2022

These 5 charts illustrate school finance entering the pandemic

A new analysis offers a snapshot of the "limbo" many states and districts were dealing with just prior to the distribution of federal relief funding.

By Naaz Modan • May 17, 2022

Ed Dept offers 18-month extension requests for ARP spending

AASA says extensions would allow districts time to plan facility improvements while dealing with challenges from supply chain and labor shortages.

By Kara Arundel • May 13, 2022

Why states and districts are struggling with ARP's maintenance of equity

Different local accounting approaches and delays in actual spending figures have made implementation difficult, education experts say.

By Kara Arundel • May 13, 2022

Big money, big ideas: Will schools seize the day along with the cash?

A former school district CFO writes administrators have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make bold moves that expand effectiveness and opportunities.

By Erin Covington • May 13, 2022

From the Archive: Could overturning Roe v. Wade impact high school dropout rates?

Many of the same student subgroups who are already lagging in academic achievement are also less likely to be able to access abortion care.

By Naaz Modan • May 12, 2022

NCES: States entered pandemic with smaller year-over-year funding increases

The most recent data only accounts for about three months of COVID-19 closures, and many states had not yet disbursed federal relief funds.

By Naaz Modan • May 11, 2022

ESSER spending decisions influenced by changing demands

A survey of district finance leaders shows actual spending priorities over time, including more focus on academic recovery with ARP money.

By Kara Arundel • May 10, 2022

Vaping lawsuits regain steam after COVID-19 closures

One attorney said that joining lawsuits can help districts recover damages for resources invested in managing vaping-related problems.

By Naaz Modan • May 9, 2022

Ed Department begins review of often misunderstood Section 504 rules

A public comment period will start the process for amending regulations for accommodations for students with disabilities in K-12 and higher education.

By Kara Arundel • May 6, 2022