GAO: BIE schools continue to be at 'high risk'

This marks the fifth year in a row the office has categorized BIE schools as vulnerable to fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement.

By Naaz Modan • June 29, 2022

New Title IX proposals make tweaks rather than overhauls

Confidential staff like school psychologists and nurses would no longer trigger Title IX procedures.

By Naaz Modan • June 29, 2022

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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

20 states again ask court to block Ed Dept's policy that Title IX protects LGBTQ students

The renewed call comes in the wake of new Title IX draft regulations unveiled last week by the Biden administration.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 28, 2022

Title IX proposals would tighten 'pass the trash' loophole

Proposed regulations wouldn’t completely end the practice, but hold schools to a higher standard even in cases where allegations are dismissed.

By Naaz Modan • June 27, 2022

SCOTUS sides with football coach in school prayer case

The decision, which was not ruled narrowly, means schools nationwide may have to reconsider their policies around religious practice and expression. 

By Naaz Modan • June 27, 2022

4 ways ed leaders can prepare for funds in newly enacted gun safety bill

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act provides over $2 billion to expand mental health services, improve learning conditions and enhance school safety.

By Anna Merod • June 27, 2022

Those of us who remember pre-Roe campuses recognize the challenges schools now face

A former college president writes that in a post-Roe v. Wade environment, educators face daunting challenges if they hope to prevent erosion in the educational achievement, workforce participation and economic contributions of women.

By Jo Ellen Parker • June 24, 2022

FDA requires Juul to pull e-cigs amid teen vaping concerns

Lawsuits against Juul Labs, including those brought by school districts, had regained traction in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Roger Riddell • Updated June 27, 2022

'Keep Kids Fed' heads to Biden as meal waivers set to expire

Though universal school meals are not included in the bill, one child nutrition advocate retains hope efforts will continue to resurrect them nationwide.

By Anna Merod • Updated June 24, 2022

Oxford shooting lawsuit: Students seek systemic change

While similar lawsuits have sought damages from perpetrators' estates, gun makers and districts, Oxford students want improved processes and training.

By Naaz Modan • June 23, 2022

Long-awaited Title IX proposals include protections for LGBTQ students

In issuing the proposed rules, the Ed Department said it will launch a separate process to address how Title IX applies to school athletics.

By Naaz Modan • Updated June 23, 2022

What does Carson v. Makin mean for ed leaders?

The decision comes with concerns about the separation of church and state, discrimination in religious schools, and public school funding worries. 

By Naaz Modan • June 22, 2022

Biden signs bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act, extending some school meal waivers

The $3 billion budget-neutral package is an 11th hour deal to save pandemic waivers set to expire June 30 and extends universal meals through summer.

By Anna Merod • Updated June 27, 2022

SCOTUS: Public funds can't be excluded from religious instruction

The decision in Carson v. Makin is expected to have widespread consequences for public tuition-based programs.

By Naaz Modan • Updated June 21, 2022

FDA authorizes Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for young children

The much-anticipated decision follows two days after a panel of independent experts unanimously recommended expanding the shots’ use. A CDC panel is meeting Friday and Saturday to develop specific recommendations. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • Updated June 21, 2022

4th Circuit ruling suggests Title IX fallout for school dress codes

The decision could set gender discrimination precedent for “school modesty” restrictions and for LGBTQ students.

By Naaz Modan • June 17, 2022

Over 200 groups call on Education Department to release Title IX rule by law's 50th anniversary

The organizations said it is particularly urgent to clarify protections for LGBTQ students under the law banning sex-based discrimination in education.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 16, 2022

Report: Educators twice as likely to face job-related stress compared to other working adults

Addressing staff shortages is one way to help improve teachers’ and principals’ well-being, a new RAND Corp. report recommends.

By Anna Merod • June 16, 2022

FDA advisers recommend Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for youngest children

Independent experts unanimously supported use of both shots in children aged 6 months to 5 years old, clearing the way for an FDA decision.

By Ben Fidler • June 15, 2022

Efforts to arm teachers spark new — and old — safety concerns

Teachers, school safety experts and law enforcement professionals contend arming staff to address shootings brings considerable risks.

By Naaz Modan • June 15, 2022

Expectations for ESSER: Pressure to show return on investments

Districts aim high with spending initiatives even while facing supply barriers, staff shortages, obligation deadlines and the still unknown end of COVID-19.

By Kara Arundel • June 14, 2022

Expectations for ESSER: Impacts of small and large investments

District leaders say they are trying to make every dollar count, whether through large-scale learning recovery efforts or smaller school spirit initiatives.

By Kara Arundel • June 14, 2022

Expectations for ESSER: Will the improvements be sustainable?

Behind the notable investments lie hidden barriers district officials say are burdensome — but tolerable given the significant inflow of federal money.

By Kara Arundel • June 14, 2022

Expectations for ESSER: The benefits and limits of the historic investment

We’ve gathered all three parts of our series examining the goals stakeholders have for federal relief funds in one place for your convenience.

June 14, 2022

CDC: Schools turn to low-cost ventilation remediation strategies first

In the face of COVID, schools were more likely to hold classes outside and open windows than replace HVAC systems to improve ventilation.

By Anna Merod • June 13, 2022