Policy & Legal: Page 34

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    Q&A

    Growing up separate: Retired superintendent LaRuth Gray reflects on schooling in segregated Texas

    Gray’s childhood experiences sparked a conviction that segregated schooling “does not yield a society that can be whole.”

    By • May 16, 2024
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    Are schools resegregating? Data since 1991 says yes

    U.S. public schools that were “intensely segregated” tripled over the last 30 years, according to the Civil Rights Project.

    By • May 16, 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 2025 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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    Deep Dive

    70 years later: The story of Brown v. Board of Education in pictures

    The landmark ruling spurred resistance, desegregation orders, busing and school choice. Here's a look back — and forward to where integration stands today.

    By , , , , • May 16, 2024
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    Cardona: ‘Low expectations’ for Black students continue today

    The heads of the U.S. Education and Justice departments acknowledged the struggle to meet Brown v. Board's promise at an anniversary event.

    By • May 16, 2024
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    Iowa law requires personalized teaching plans to boost K-6 literacy

    The new legislation follows a literacy priority outlined by Gov. Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address in January.

    By • May 15, 2024
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    Study finds uncertainty with long-term benefits of preschool

    While the short-term effectiveness of pre-K is well-documented, more research is needed about successful outcomes in school and beyond, researchers say.

    By • May 15, 2024
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    Summer programming cuts expected despite need for expansion

    Summer programs already offer less academic instruction than recommended, and the end of COVID-19 aid could impact that further.

    By • May 15, 2024
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    Book removals land OCR complaints for Florida, Georgia districts

    The complaints allege hostile environments for LGBTQ+ and students of color were created by discriminatory board member behavior.

    By • May 14, 2024
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    DOE recognizes 13 school districts for efficiency, healthy school efforts

    There is also a nationwide drive to boost indoor air quality and health in schools, backed by experts and data pointing to improved student performance.

    By Joe Burns • May 13, 2024
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    How a CISA proposal could impact K-12 cyber incident reporting

    Nonprofit K12 Security Information Exchange has backed the requirement for schools to disclose cyber incidents as generally “appropriate.”

    By • May 13, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From anticipated trends in after-school programming to federal investments in FAFSA outreach efforts, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • May 10, 2024
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    West Virginia declares state of emergency amid FAFSA rollout challenges

    Completion rates for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid have declined nearly 40% in the state.

    By • May 9, 2024
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    GOP lawmakers call for staff, teacher firings in antisemitic incidents

    School leaders detailed the steps they’re taking in response to Republicans’ claims that they aren’t doing enough to confront faith-based hate.

    By • May 9, 2024
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    How schools can vet AI tools to protect student data

    Guidance released by the Future of Privacy Forum clarifies best practices for districts looking to implement the emerging technology.

    By • May 9, 2024
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    When are students ready for Algebra I?

    NWEA recommends schools use assessment outcomes data and guidance for staff to help determine benchmarks for course readiness.

    By • May 8, 2024
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    Cardona pushes for more OCR funding given increased caseload

    The Education Department is seeking a 16% increase in funding to allow the Office for Civil Rights to add more staff and more quickly resolve complaints.

    By • May 8, 2024
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    Initiative launched to improve ed tech cybersecurity

    The Partnership for Advancing Cybersecurity in Education aims to unite ed tech vendors and cybersecurity professionals to address K-12 cyber threats.

    By • May 8, 2024
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    Public school spending rose, while revenues fell during pandemic

    Annual spending for public schools increased nearly 2% in 2021-22, while state and local revenues took a hit around the same time, NCES found.

    By • Updated May 8, 2024
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    Education Department boosts FAFSA outreach efforts to close completion gap

    The agency announced a $50 million effort to provide more support to students and families in light of the botched rollout of the new form.

    By • May 6, 2024
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    How can schools prepare for ADA digital accessibility requirements?

    A new U.S. Department of Justice rule aims to ensure that state and local government web content and mobile apps are accessible for people with disabilities.

    By • May 6, 2024
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    Net neutrality is back. What does that mean for schools?

    The FCC restored a national standard that prevents providers from creating “pay-to-play internet fast lanes,” which could help ease the digital divide.

    By • May 3, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From state Title IX lawsuits against the Education Department to ESSER spending extensions, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • May 3, 2024
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    Title IX lawsuits escalate: 15 states now suing

    A flurry of lawsuits this week claim the Department of Education overstepped its authority when it finalized a Title IX rule including LGTBQ+ protections.

    By • May 2, 2024
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    Cybersecurity improvements a priority for majority of school districts

    The percentage of districts using two-factor authentication jumped from 40% to 72% between 2022 and 2024, according to a CoSN survey.

    By • May 2, 2024
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    School districts’ gifted student support, identification ‘mediocre at best’

    A Fordham Institute study finds that universal screening is on the rise, but programs remain limited in scope and with questionable content value.

    By • May 1, 2024