Policy & Legal: Page 41

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    Foxx will not seek another term as House education committee chair

    The congresswoman has been a vocal critic of the Education Department, including its pandemic spending and Title IX regulatory efforts.

    By • Feb. 12, 2024
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    Low-income schools aren’t vetting ed tech, analysis finds

    Higher rates of ads on school websites and lower access to devices paint a “disturbing picture” for these schools, says a tech safety organization.

    By • Feb. 9, 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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    Why some education leaders are calling for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire

    Teachers unions and school districts don’t have much sway in the outcome of international conflicts, but they say this one has hit home.

    By • Feb. 9, 2024
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    Tennessee proposal would require schools to craft own AI policies

    If the legislation is adopted, schools and colleges would need to develop artificial intelligence use policies for the 2024-25 school year by July 1.

    By • Feb. 9, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a costly and illegal teachers strike to a controversial regulation’s advancement to the White House, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Feb. 9, 2024
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    How can schools tap tax reimbursements for clean energy projects?

    The Inflation Reduction Act’s “direct pay” provision allows tax-exempt entities like schools to receive federal tax-free cash payment for qualifying projects.

    By • Feb. 8, 2024
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    Foxx demands Cardona resignation over antisemitism response

    The Republican lawmaker said failure to condemn a chant as antisemitic amounted to “cowardly evasion.”

    By • Feb. 7, 2024
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    Parents of Oxford High School shooter sentenced to up to 15 years in prison

    James and Jennifer Crumbley were each found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter in separate trials.

    By • Updated April 9, 2024
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    Historic settlement in California dedicates $2B for learning recovery

    The agreement hinges on the verification of available funds, as well as legislation that supports targeted interventions.

    By • Feb. 6, 2024
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    Title IX regulations advance to White House after significant delay

    The Education Department is closer to finalizing the controversial regulation, which it aimed to release in March after two previous delays.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
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    K-12 cybersecurity policies are gaining momentum. Is it enough?

    State proposals supporting education-related cybersecurity measures surged 250% between 2020 and 2023, but just a small portion focused solely on K-12.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
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    Agreement reached in costly Massachusetts teachers strike

    The Newton Teachers Association incurred $625,000 in court fines from an illegal 11-day strike, which the union agreed to pay Newton Public Schools.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
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    Summer learning is a top ESSER spending priority for academic recovery

    Factors driving COVID-19 relief spending include mental health needs, lagging test scores and the desire for financial stability, an ASBO survey finds.

    By • Feb. 2, 2024
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    School support and improvement plan oversight falls short, says GAO

    Less than half of school support and improvement plans met federal requirements like including a needs assessments and identifying inequities.

    By • Feb. 2, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new FBI data on hate crimes in schools to a likely Supreme Court case with direct K-12 implications, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Feb. 2, 2024
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    SCOTUS signals interest in K-12 admissions case

    Justices have met multiple times over a high-profile case on admissions policies at a top-ranked Virginia high school.

    By • Feb. 1, 2024
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    House subcommittee seeks solutions for lagging academics, attendance

    While discussing fixes to pandemic-related setbacks in schools, lawmakers accused each other of impeding progress through political distractions.

    By • Feb. 1, 2024
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    The K-12 outlook for 2024: Funds are waning, challenges aren’t

    We've gathered our trends to watch, leaders to follow and more in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.

    By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024
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    STAFFED UP

    Why staffing shortages in school nutrition persist — and what districts can do about them

    School nutrition directors share what works as they navigate staffing issues, especially as universal school meal policies gain traction. 

    By • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Hate crimes more than double at schools, FBI reports

    Schools were the third most common known location for hate crimes in 2023, and a frequent location for hate crimes against Black, Jewish and LGBT individuals.

    By • Jan. 30, 2024
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    4 policy trends to watch in 2024

    While Title IX proposals have received much attention for their potential impact on schools, they're not the only policy changes afoot.

    By • Jan. 30, 2024
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    By The Numbers: The status of ESSER spending

    Several states and districts have longer spending timelines for COVID-19 relief funds due to late liquidation approvals from the Education Department.

    By • Jan. 30, 2024
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    HHS, Ed Dept announce $50M for school-based Medicaid services

    The federal government will award 20 state grants of up to $2.5 million each to improve services, especially in rural and underserved areas.

    By • Jan. 29, 2024
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    Utah bill banning DEI at public schools signed into law

    The law considers DEI initiatives as discriminatory and prohibited, replacing them with broader “success and support” programs.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Updated Feb. 1, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From the Ed Department’s new national ed tech plan to a bipartisan Florida bill aiming to curb book challenges, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Jan. 26, 2024