Policy & Legal: Page 32

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    Florida teachers sue over pronoun usage after termination, restrictions

    The lawsuit is notable for being filed by teachers over their own pronoun usage, compared to others filed by students or families.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
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    House Republicans urge Cardona to implement Trump executive order on antisemitism

    The Education Department plans to propose amended regulations next year in response to the 2019 executive action.

    By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 21, 2023
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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
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    Deep Dive

    Another record high: Counting school shootings in 2023

    Varying — and in some cases lacking — definitions and data make the issue hard to track, as experts continue to pursue solutions for both prevention and recovery.

    By , • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Teacher attrition holds fairly steady, NCES data shows

    Some 8% of teachers left the profession in 2021-22, with retirement the most commonly cited reason, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
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    2nd Circuit revival of transgender sports case raises question of athletic record revisions

    The prominent Connecticut Title IX case will return to district court, where plaintiffs can also appeal for monetary damages.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    Bill to expand school milk options sours in Senate

    After bipartisan approval in the House, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act was blocked in the Senate following a request for unanimous consent.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    Biden administration urges 9 states to curb high child Medicaid, CHIP disenrollments

    Nine states account for about 60% of the decline in children’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program enrollment from March through September, according to data from the CMS.

    By Emily Olsen • Dec. 19, 2023
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    First-year college applicants have risen 8%, suggests early Common App data

    The portal found prospective students from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds have applied to college at rates outpacing their peers.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 18, 2023
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    How can schools reduce social media risks for teens?

    Recommendations from the National Academies include emphasis on digital media literacy and teacher training.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Proposed rule for school-based Medicaid billing draws support, opposition

    School administrative groups say a change would ease paperwork burdens and provide much-needed funding for health services.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
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    House passes bipartisan push to expand school milk options

    Policymakers say the bill will provide students with essential nutrients, while studies suggest limiting dairy options has benefits for low-income children.

    By • Dec. 14, 2023
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    Advanced math course access is lacking for high-achieving underserved students

    Black, Latino and low-income students were least likely among high-achievers to enroll in AP/IB calculus, an EdTrust and Just Equations study found.

    By • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Duties Deferred: The price students pay when schools pass the buck on Title IX

    Case records document a pattern of schools deferring to law enforcement and other outside agencies — and failing to protect students in sexual assault and harassment cases in the process.

    By , • Dec. 13, 2023
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    GAO: Bureau of Indian Education faces reporting delays for student support program

    The bureau is still using a student count of 271,884 from 1995 — less than half a July 2023 estimate of 578,070 — to set funding allocations for the program.

    By • Dec. 12, 2023
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    579 colleges consider legacy status, new Education Department data finds

    The agency recently started asking about the contentious practice of giving admissions preference to alumni’s relatives.

    By • Dec. 12, 2023
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    Why more colleges are adopting direct admissions

    The practice — which notifies students that they’re admitted before they even apply — is taking off at public systems and some private institutions.

    By Lilah Burke • Dec. 12, 2023
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    Report: Some states cut education spending amid pandemic uncertainty

    An Education Law Center analysis found vast disparities in funding among states and insufficient commitment to support high-poverty districts.

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
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    New Ed Dept deadlines revealed for regulations including Title IX, Section 504

    An updated regulatory agenda outlines where the agency’s work stands amid delays that have raised the ire of advocates, educators and lawmakers.

    By , • Dec. 8, 2023
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From PISA test results’ spotlight on global math performance to new data on school competition, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Should schools use AI to detect student suicide risks?

    A RAND Corp. report says more evidence is needed to understand the risks and benefits of using online monitoring tools to spot a student crisis.

    By • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Dive Awards

    The K-12 Dive Awards for 2023

    These leaders are boosting achievement with commitments to school culture, strong communication and innovative learning models.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    By the Numbers: How will student demographics shift in the next 30 years?

    UCLA researchers expect that by 2050 non-Hispanic White children will make up 42% of school-aged children, while Hispanic students will comprise 29%.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    GAO says federal family engagement guidance is outdated and confusing

    In response, the Education Department said it would update its direction for Title I schools and plan for more resources.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    District of the Year: Bismarck Public Schools

    North Dakota’s largest district is pioneering a mastery-based push to create pathways where students can follow their passions and interests.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    Scholastic reintegrates diverse titles for spring book fairs

    The company has enhanced its online title previews, saying they've become necessary to help educators navigate state and local curriculum restrictions.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023