Policy & Legal: Page 43

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    Current child tax credit leaves out historically marginalized children

    An analysis shows a reported bipartisan federal proposal would raise as many as 400,000 children above the poverty line and help 3 million children.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a federal memo flagging potential fraud over school infrastructure to a state’s recent mandate on grief education, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Jan. 12, 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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    Can parents file civil suits over corporal punishment? SCOTUS declines to answer

    The 5th Circuit is an outlier compared to nine other appellate courts that allow corporal discipline by school employees to be tried under federal law.

    By • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Tennessee senators warn against impact of rejecting $1B in federal funds

    Lawmakers warn that replacing the recurring federal funds “would come at the expense” of other investments.

    By • Jan. 11, 2024
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    New Jersey mandates grief education

    The lessons will focus on the physical, emotional and behavioral signs of grief and be included in state standards for health and PE.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Education Department awards $32M in school infrastructure grants

    Education departments in seven states received the grants. Inflation Reduction Act tax credits can also offset infrastructure upgrades.

    By Joe Burns • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Bullying is linked to school shootings. What do schools need to know?

    Bystander education and setting schoolwide expectations can play a crucial role in bullying prevention, according to child psychology experts.

    By , • Jan. 10, 2024
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    8 K-12 trends to watch in 2024

    Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are among the slate of challenges school leaders face.

    By , , • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Concerns rise over long-term financial sustainability of school meals programs

    As costs and school meal debt increase, the School Nutrition Association calls for higher federal meal reimbursement rates.

    By • Jan. 9, 2024
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    OIG: ‘Potential fraud, waste and abuse’ afoot in EPA Clean School Bus Program

    Safeguards recommended by EPA’s inspector general are needed for the $5 billion effort to adopt zero- and low-emission school buses, said one advocate.

    By • Jan. 8, 2024
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    Special ed dispute resolution trends mostly return to pre-pandemic levels

    Data from a technical assistance center shows a 47% increase in written state complaints in 2021-22 over the previous year.

    By • Jan. 8, 2024
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    Bill would fund AI training through schools, nonprofits

    The federal bill would incorporate AI literacy as a key component of digital literacy and support training initiatives. 

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From roadblocks for a state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to the USDA’s Summer EBT rollout, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Jan. 5, 2024
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    New York governor proposes $10M investment to train teachers in science of reading

    Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan is part of a broader “Back to Basics” initiative to shift schools to an evidence-based approach to literacy.

    By • Jan. 5, 2024
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    Perry High School principal dies from injuries sustained in shooting

    The Jan. 4 attack also killed a 6th grade student and injured four others.

    By • Updated Jan. 4, 2024
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    What do schools need to know about USDA’s Summer EBT program?

    The federal child nutrition assistance program rolls out this summer, and over 30 states have indicated interest in participating.

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Iowa’s sweeping ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law hits roadblock ahead of implementation

    A district court blocked portions of the controversial law that would require removal of some library books and restrict curriculum.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    States, districts clarify special education rules for informal removals

    Education Department guidance in 2022 highlighted how shortened days are subject to IDEA’s requirements to the same extent as disciplinary removals.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    5 insights from top school administrators in 2023

    We’ve highlighted some key insights on community voice, union negotiations, crisis management and more from this year’s conversations.

    By • Jan. 2, 2024
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    Experts advise false alarm planning as swatting, hoaxes trend in 2023

    Coordinating with local and federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, could help school systems minimize disruptions.

    By • Dec. 22, 2023
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news

    From national test score trends to litigation over student mental health concerns, what did you learn from our 2023 stories?

    By • Dec. 22, 2023
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    DOL rule would promote apprenticeships, tighten program labor standards

    Apprenticeships have received much attention of late as a way to funnel badly needed talent into key industries.

    By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 22, 2023
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    STAFFED UP

    4 key school staffing solution themes that emerged in 2023

    From a looming fiscal cliff to creative recruitment and retention strategies, here’s what stood out in the past year of our Staffed Up coverage.

    By • Dec. 22, 2023
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    FTC proposes tighter limits on using children’s data

    The Federal Trade Commission’s suggested COPPA Rule changes include limits to targeted advertising and push notifications.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
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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