Policy & Legal: Page 51

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    Seniority, performance most often weighed in teacher layoffs

    Of the nation’s 148 largest districts, 31% said seniority is a key way to determine teacher layoffs, a report by the National Council on Teacher Quality finds.

    By • Feb. 13, 2023
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    CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine in routine immunizations for children 18 and under

    While the recommendation does not mean states will require the shot, many localities look to CDC recommendations for guidance when setting policy.

    By • Feb. 10, 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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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From education nods in Biden’s State of the Union speech to the latest data on learning loss, what did you learn from our stories the week of Feb. 6?  

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Location, school culture, curriculum flexibility are top priorities for teacher applicants

    Nearly 39% of teachers surveyed by SchoolCEO at least somewhat agreed salary and benefits mainly influenced decisions to work in their current district.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Pennsylvania districts win equitable funding in right-to-education case

    Similar cases have often been met with mixed results and have implications for how states fund under-resourced districts.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    House ed hearing highlights areas of division, agreement

    School choice, support for student gender identities and instructional approaches were among points of contention in the Wednesday session.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    Bill would extend Family and Medical Leave Act benefits to 2.7M education support professionals

    These workers would be eligible for FMLA protection if they work more than 60% of the total monthly hours expected for their role.

    By Ginger Christ • Feb. 8, 2023
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    DOL to alert teachers to new breast milk pumping rights

    Congress expanded workplace pumping rights to millions more workers late last year, guaranteeing them the time and space to pump during the workday.

    By Kate Tornone • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Biden reignites call for youth mental health funding, child tax credit

    In his State of the Union address, the president also repeated calls for taking on social media companies and banning assault weapons.

    By • Feb. 8, 2023
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    House Judiciary subpoenas Ed Dept over controversial NSBA letter

    The subpoena builds on a previous request sent to the Education Department to turn over documents related to the controversy.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
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    NYC funding proposal: Give extra weight to homeless students

    The change would make the school system one of the first in the nation to give extra weight in local funding formulas to students experiencing homelessness.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
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    Just say no: Oklahoma considers rejection of federal ed funding

    States can refuse federal funding but there are administrative, financial and legal issues to consider, experts said.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
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    USDA proposal would shift school nutrition standards through 2029

    Under the plan, schools would have to gradually adjust limits on added sugars and sodium and primarily offer whole-grain foods.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
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    2 more states approve universal school voucher programs

    Iowa and Utah are the most recent to enact universal education savings account programs that expand eligibility to all K-12 students.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From state teacher shortage trends to the College Board’s revised AP African American Studies course, what did you learn from this week’s stories?

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
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    FTC approves order requiring Chegg to tighten data security

    The ed tech provider experienced four security breaches since 2017, exposing sensitive data of millions of its customers and employees.

    By • Feb. 2, 2023
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    Florida, College Board trade barbs on AP African American Studies timeline

    The College Board contends all of the removed or altered topics Florida listed as concerning had "substantial educational value."

    By • Updated Feb. 9, 2023
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    63% of educators consider leaving profession

    One of the top reasons that would keep educators from quitting is a higher salary, according to a national survey by Horace Mann.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Opinion

    Will there be a ‘Big Bang’ in education research in 2023?

    The head of the Institute of Education Sciences sees two key areas as having potential for major breakthroughs.

    By Mark Schneider • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Greater commitment, collaboration key to addressing digital divide for Black communities

    Taking an audit of underserved locations and partnering on subsidies for devices and services are crucial for digital equity, McKinsey & Co. says.

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
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    Teacher shortage shows signs of worsening in several states

    Multiple statewide surveys and reports show concerns remain over educator recruitment and retention, such as in Minnesota, Colorado and South Dakota.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Column

    Question of the Month: What are your New Year’s resolutions for your school or district?

    From promoting school culture and instilling hope to making progress on academic recovery, four leaders share their goals for 2023.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    FBI foils ransomware network that targeted school districts

    The Hive ransomware ring received over $100 million in ransoms since 2021 by attacking school districts, hospitals and critical infrastructure globally.

    By • Jan. 27, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new K-12 cybersecurity guidance to an expansive preschool initiative in Hawaii, what did you learn from this week's stories?

    By • Jan. 27, 2023
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    Hawaii outlines plan for 465 more pre-K classrooms by 2032

    Large-scale early learning programs can have many benefits but there are instructional and financial considerations, says a McKinsey & Co. report.

    By • Jan. 26, 2023