Policy & Legal: Page 2

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    STAFFED UP

    Where does teacher diversity stand?

    With students of color comprising 52% of public school enrollment in 2022-23, new data illustrates the extent to which the “representation gap” persists.

    By • Updated Sept. 27, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From one strategy to handle rising special education costs to the number of teachers impacted by gun violence, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Sept. 27, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Biden administration issues executive order to improve active shooter drills

    The order calls for federal agencies to help schools more effectively prepare for active shooter drills while preventing or minimizing potential trauma.

    By • Sept. 27, 2024
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    ASBO '24

    A lethal tornado struck. How did the district respond and recover?

    Moore Public Schools administrators share lessons learned from that tragic day when seven students were killed in Oklahoma.

    By • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Schools lack supports for victims of sexually explicit deepfake and real images

    Only 36% of teachers say their school has a fair process that adequately helps victims of deepfake "non-consensual intimate imagery," a CDT report found.

    By • Sept. 26, 2024
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    ASBO '24

    How AI could benefit school business officials

    From grant applications to budget narratives, administrators are cautiously digging into ways artificial intelligence can streamline daily operations.

    By • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Scathing GAO reports blame Education Department leaders for FAFSA mess

    A monthslong investigation found the department failed to properly oversee vendors and communicate with colleges and students.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 24, 2024
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    Districts balk at 2024 Title IX rule amid legal turmoil

    The regulation’s complicated implementation has led some districts, even where the rule is legally in effect, to forego compliance.

    By • Sept. 24, 2024
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    Black girls face disproportionate discipline rates in every state

    A Government Accountability Office report finds colorism, gender stereotypes and biased views of Black girls contribute to the disparities.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
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    ASBO '24

    How can districts control the growing costs of special education?

    One K-12 finance expert suggests districts scrutinize their special education budgets to get a hold on rising related costs, such as staffing.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Despite growing gun violence concerns, teachers say drills don’t help

    Active shooter drills can be stressful for students, but just 16% of teachers say their schools have adults monitoring students for signs of trauma in real time.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    ASBO '24

    3 ways districts can better manage workers’ comp programs

    Ensuring a strong reporting system and investigating claims immediately are crucial, says a K-12 finance expert.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From high school sports participation to the latest on COVID-19 academic recovery, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Student cellphone limits raise concerns over disability rights

    Advocates say screen time limits could hinder access to general curriculum for students with disabilities.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Are schools communicating their AI policies to students well enough?

    Some 37% of teens said they were unsure if their school had developed rules on AI use, according to a Common Sense Media survey.

    By • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Opinion

    Stronger enforcement needed against youth e-cigarette use

    An Illinois principal writes that vaping companies that target their products to teens often receive little more than a warning letter. 

    By Marcus Belin • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Aging infrastructure, budget constraints weigh on K-12 facilities teams

    Older buildings in need of repairs face stagnant capital improvement budgets and need plans for preventive maintenance and more, IncidentIQ says.

    By Joe Burns • Sept. 17, 2024
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    Will the Supreme Court hear Maryland LGBTQ+ curriculum opt-out case?

    The lawsuit brings into question whether the First Amendment allows parents to remove their child from instruction they say opposes their religion.

    By • Sept. 16, 2024
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    $26M Talkspace contract with NYC stirs student data privacy concerns

    Privacy advocates say the free telehealth counseling service is asking teens to disclose personal and sensitive information when signing up.

    By • Sept. 16, 2024
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    South Carolina Supreme Court deals blow to private school scholarships

    Though other services can still be covered under the state’s new education savings account program, private school tuition cannot.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From districts’ use of ESSER funds to growing pushback against a state education leader, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    They shoot, they score: High school sports participation at all-time high

    The rising popularity of girls flag football and continued growth in girls and boys wrestling are contributing to record high school sports involvement, says NFHS.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Parents push back on school cellphone bans

    Some 78% of parents surveyed by the National Parents Union want their children to have cellphone access in case of an emergency.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Women lead just 30% of large school districts

    White men continue to hold the largest portion of superintendencies at 44%, according to data from ILO Group.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Mental health services least accessible for students most likely to seek them

    A new study finds poor mental health is linked to higher chronic absenteeism, which 14 states committed this week to reducing by 50%.

    By • Sept. 11, 2024