Policy & Legal: Page 43

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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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    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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    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
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    Oklahoma religious charter contract approved for fall 2024 launch

    The controversial school is moving forward despite legal challenges and objections from public school advocacy groups. 

    By • Oct. 10, 2023
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    Most E-rate participants call for more cybersecurity support with FCC funds

    Some 91% of schools and libraries surveyed by Funds For Learning agree measures like next-generation firewalls should qualify for E-rate funds.

    By • Oct. 10, 2023
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    Georgia is the latest state to try out direct admissions

    Starting this week, 120,000 high schoolers will be notified they have reserved spots at many of the state’s public colleges.

    By • Oct. 9, 2023
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From two upcoming K-12-related Supreme Court hearings to new data on teachers’ average weekly wages, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 6, 2023
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    Pre-enrollment data may help reduce disparities in early interventions

    A GAO report recommends that states collect this data to help solve service gaps for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or at risk for delays.

    By • Oct. 6, 2023
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    ACLU sounds alarms on school surveillance technologies

    A majority of students surveyed said they are aware of some form of monitoring tech prevalent in their school buildings.

    By • Oct. 6, 2023
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    Restorative discipline practices in Chicago reduce student arrests

    The University of Chicago’s study found positive effects of the program leading to a 35% decline for in-school student arrests.

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
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    Supreme Court rejects multiple public school cases on first day of 2023 term

    Two K-12-related cases already on the docket for Oct. 31 could impact social media policy and practices for school board members.

    By • Oct. 4, 2023