Policy & Legal: Page 53

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    Leaders share 3 approaches to developing principal pipelines

    Education leadership experts detailed their best practices in fostering the next generation of principals through three programs in Georgia and Hawaii.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    Class action lawsuit claims school security software company violated students’ privacy

    Two California parents allege that Securly illegally collected their children’s private data without their knowledge and sold it to third parties.

    By • July 21, 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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    Scrutiny over TikTok in schools grows

    Florida implemented a ban on TikTok in schools, which comes as a new report says social media undermines classroom learning and student wellbeing.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    Florida approves controversial African American history standards

    The new standards, described as "White-washed" by critics, come amid laws that educators say restrict authentic discussions of race in the classroom.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    House passes bill to deny funding to schools, colleges housing migrants

    Unlikely to become law, the Republican-initiated bill does not have companion legislation in the Senate and faces opposition from the White House.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    How can schools get ahead of staff vacancies?

    Florida principal Adam Lane suggests improving school culture is a central pillar to turning around recruitment and retention.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    States revise math standards to reflect connections and ‘big ideas’

    California, Georgia and Virginia are among those developing and adopting updated frameworks to make math more relevant and engaging.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    GAO: USDA’s Foods in Schools program needs systematic improvements

    Challenges faced by the program, which provides 15% to 20% of foods used in school lunches, include delivery issues and price fluctuations.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    These 3 strategies are key when creating a school-based wellness center

    Two Pennsylvania high school leaders shared lessons learned for improving school mental health services with a trauma-informed approach.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    GOP House committee members proposes 80% cut to Title I

    The Republican-led House Appropriations Committee proposed a bill aimed at removing government waste, but some say cuts would be detrimental.

    By • July 14, 2023
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    Democratic governors, Florida mayors announce their schools as safe for LGBTQ+

    The organized effort from Democratic leaders is among the first since recent laws have restricted LGBTQ+ support in conservative states.

    By • July 14, 2023
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    Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    What should superintendents keep in mind in union negotiations?

    LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says talks may exceed budget comfort zones, but that may be necessary based on economic realities.

    By • July 14, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new federal registered apprenticeship programs to superintendent stressors, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 10?

    By • July 14, 2023
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    EPA wants stricter rules for child care centers, schools serving young children

    A pre-publication notice emphasizes the risk of lead exposure to young children.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    Special educators highlight 3 focus areas in Capitol Hill visits

    Despite a politically charged atmosphere, special education issues have historically drawn bipartisan support.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    FCC chair proposes $200M investment to boost K-12 cybersecurity

    The funds would go toward a three-year pilot program aimed at enhancing cybersecurity protections for school and library networks.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    Labor Department approves registered principal apprenticeships

    North Dakota will be the first state to participate in the program following the approval of its application on Monday.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    Superintendents report stress levels double that of other working adults

    Surveyed district leaders cited “the intrusion of political issues and opinions into schooling” as the most common stressor.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    Michigan set to become 7th state with permanent universal school meals

    The Michigan Legislature passed a bipartisan budget bill including $160 million to establish a program serving free breakfast and lunch to all students.

    By • July 11, 2023
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    Federal judge pauses school bathroom policy as Idaho law challenged

    Wisconsin and Idaho are the latest to see challenges against state and local policies on transgender students’ access to school facilities. 

    By • July 11, 2023
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    Students need over 4 months of extra learning to return to pre-pandemic math, reading achievement

    Academic recovery is lagging behind prepandemic achievement rates, according to a new NWEA analysis of MAP Growth test performance.

    By • July 11, 2023
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    Districts used 2,591 ed tech tools on average in 2022-23

    While the total is on the rise, the number of unique tools used by educators and students is down from last year.

    By • July 10, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a Supreme Court ruling’s fallout to a global data breach’s ongoing impact, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 3?

    By • July 7, 2023
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    Texas legislature allocates $55M to counter school cybersecurity threats

    Influxes in state funding to combat the issue are slowly ramping up nationwide.

    By • July 7, 2023
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    Ed Dept doubles down on Title IX LGBTQ+ protections in pronoun case

    The department found a Wisconsin school district didn’t properly address harassment from other students or incorrect pronoun usage by teachers.

    By • July 7, 2023