Policy & Legal: Page 35

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    Charter schools continue market share gains

    Growth is greater in pro-school choice states, but it's also evident in less charter-friendly states, according to a Moody's report.

    By • Oct. 30, 2023
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    By the Numbers: Investments build for registered teacher apprenticeships

    As of October 2023, 26 states have registered teacher apprenticeship programs with the U.S. Department of Labor, according to New America.

    By • Oct. 30, 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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    AI guidance continues to roll out — this time it’s for ed tech companies

    The Software and Information Industry Association released principles to help the ed tech industry navigate the growing boom of AI in schools.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Food insecurity increased as pandemic-era meal waivers ended

    Over half of food insecure families reported getting help through federal programs, including the National School Lunch Program, during COVID-19.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a lawsuit against Meta over youth mental health harms to the FCC’s expansion of the E-rate program, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
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    After-school meal participation drops for the first time

    Once federal pandemic-era waivers expired, the number of after-school sites serving supper and snacks dipped by 5,089.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    Scholastic reverses decision to separate LGBTQ+, race-related titles

    The nation's largest children’s books’ distributor and publisher apologized and said it “is working on a pivot plan” for the remaining book fairs this fall.

    By • Oct. 25, 2023
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    State AGs sue Meta over mental health harms to youth

    D.C. and 41 states accuse the parent company of Facebook and Instagram of concealing platforms' adverse effects on children and teens.

    By • Updated Oct. 25, 2023
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    Oklahoma leaders split over religious charter after attorney general sues

    AG Gentner Drummond is willing to escalate to the Supreme Court, whose decisions spurred approval of the nation’s first publicly funded religious school. 

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
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    FCC expands E-rate to cover school bus Wi-Fi

    Approved by a 3-2 vote, the expansion is aimed at closing the homework gap faced by students who lack internet connectivity at home.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    Virtual tutoring shows promise for raising K-2 reading achievement

    The National Student Support Accelerator study noted, however, that the gains are "more modest" than for in-person tutoring.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From Scholastic’s separate collection for LGBTQ+ and race-related books to new data on school staffing challenges, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    Curriculum wars prompt separate collection at Scholastic book fairs

    Some schools in states with curriculum restrictions have opted to include the separate collection that includes LGBTQ+ and race-related titles.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Education Department watchdog to audit pandemic aid dollars through 2025

    The agency warned of the potential for fraud or misuse, but said no major instances have been found in ESSER spending to date.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Reading fluency intervention shows positive impact on marginalized middle schoolers

    A new protocol using Repeated Reading strategies and culturally relevant texts makes a notable difference for some students, an NWEA study found.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Students of color, Indigenous students weigh in on teaching profession

    Students want to build impactful relationships to support future generations, but low teacher pay is a deterrent, according to a Teach Plus-CBED report.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
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    A dozen education groups press Education Department for FAFSA release date

    The groups say “every day counts” to help students go through the new process for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

    By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 17, 2023
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    California district agrees to fix restraint and seclusion violations

    OCR's investigation of Folsom Cordova Unified School District found lack of records of makeup services after students were restrained and secluded.

    By • Oct. 16, 2023
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    2-phase approach can make gifted and talented access more equitable

    A new guide from NWEA says data schools already have on hand can help educators identify underrepresented advanced learners.

    By • Oct. 16, 2023
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    The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2024

    Administrators have plenty of opportunities for sharing best practices and learning about issues impacting their schools at conferences and events.

    By • Updated June 28, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From one state mandating the USDA’s proposed school nutrition guidance to the latest numbers on birth rates, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 13, 2023
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    Michigan teacher vacancies double, applicants drop by half since pandemic

    A statewide study’s findings reflect COVID-19’s impact on staffing challenges for districts across the country.

    By • Oct. 12, 2023
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    Opinion

    How innovation and strong teams turn RESAs into go-to resources for educators

    Two executive directors share four strategies that help these agencies serve as invaluable resources to school systems.

    By Katie Lash and Leigh Ann Putman • Oct. 11, 2023
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    California codifies USDA proposal to adjust school meal nutrition standards

    Effective Jan. 1, the state will require schools to reduce sugar and sodium and offer more whole grain products in student meals, per federal recommendations.

    By • Oct. 11, 2023
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    Federal LGBTQ+ workplace protections could land some schools in hot water

    Schools could be caught between proposed EEOC guidance and state policies restricting facility access and pronoun usage for transgender employees.

    By • Oct. 10, 2023