Policy & Legal: Page 64

  • American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten testifies on April 26 before a Republican-led hearing held by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.
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    Weingarten: AFT had no undue influence on CDC school reopening guidance

    American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten told a House subcommittee that safely reopening during COVID-19 was always a goal.

    By • April 27, 2023
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    Supreme Court to hear case on school board members’ social media use

    Justices will weigh whether board members violated parents' rights by blocking them on personal accounts in a case that comes amid heightened division.

    By • April 27, 2023
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    Virginia adopts new history standards amid anti-CRT push

    Though the state reviews standards at least every seven years, the most recent updates garnered pushback due to policies banning “divisive concepts.” 

    By • April 26, 2023
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    Ed Dept revives systemic racial discrimination reviews of school districts

    Districts are being evaluated for their policies’ disparate impact on students under the Biden administration, a departure from Trump-era processes.

    By • Updated May 1, 2023
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    3 takeaways from the Perez special education case

    Lessons learned from the unanimous Supreme Court decision include the need to stay informed on differences between Section 504 and IDEA.

    By • April 26, 2023
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    Top Ed Department officials slam budget cuts in Republican debt ceiling proposal

    The spending plan would slash $850 million from Title I grants and $3.1 billion from state grants for IDEA.

    By , • April 25, 2023
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    College Board to make more changes in African American Studies course

    The additional changes come after a months-long controversy over previous changes made amid state laws restricting curriculum around race and ethnicity.

    By • April 25, 2023
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    Average public school teacher salary rose 2% in 2021-22

    When adjusted for inflation, the average teacher salary actually dropped in the past decade by an estimated 6.4%, according to an NEA report.

    By • April 25, 2023
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    Wealthier students, those at private schools list more extracurriculars on college applications

    White and Asian students also reported more activities and leadership roles in their college apps, but students largely held leadership positions at equal rates.

    By Laura Spitalniak • April 24, 2023
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    Can LAUSD agreement to lower special ed caseloads ease teachers’ stress?

    Large caseloads add to teachers' burden due to the responsibilities of managing individualized instruction and complying with various policies, experts say.

    By • April 24, 2023
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    Class action data breach lawsuit against Illuminate dismissed

    The lawsuit sought damages for a 2021 data breach that leaked academic, behavior and demographic information for more than 3 million students.

    By • April 24, 2023
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    High-profile security incidents drive creation of state school safety centers

    Some 48% of SSSC directors said their centers were formed following a school shooting or natural disaster, according to a new WestEd report.

    By • April 21, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a bipartisan K-12 cybersecurity proposal to changes to how OCR handles complaints, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 17?

    By • April 21, 2023
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    Book bans for 2022-23 outpacing previous school year

    States where book bans are most prevalent include Texas, Florida, Missouri, Utah and South Carolina.

    By • April 21, 2023
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    House passes bill banning transgender students from girls’, women’s teams

    A Senate companion bill awaits debate, but President Joe Biden has already said he would veto the measure.

    By • April 20, 2023
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    AERA ’23: Study finds disparities in implementing Michigan reading retention law

    Black and economically disadvantaged students, as well as girls, were more likely to be retained in 3rd grade under a now-reversed statewide mandate.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    Lawmakers, witnesses debate merits of private school choice

    Republican members say parents need educational freedom, but Democrats voice concerns about the depletion of public school resources.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    Bipartisan, bicameral proposal aims to bolster K-12 cybersecurity

    The Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act aims to create a K-12 information center and cyberattack tracker while funding resources to address risks and threats.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    Oklahoma still considering religious charter school despite blocking latest application

    The board in charge of approving or denying the religious virtual charter’s application is preparing for a legal battle regardless of the decision it makes.

    By • April 18, 2023
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    By the Numbers: How replacing older school buses improves student attendance

    The EPA’s National Clean Diesel Rebate Program is estimated to have added over 350,000 days of student attendance between 2012 and 2017.

    By • April 18, 2023
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    Conservative states propose expanding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ policies to higher grades

    Republican legislators in Florida, Texas and other states have proposed bills that would expand restrictions to middle and high school grades.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    OCR changes approach to complaints amid record high volume

    A mediation option now offered to all as an alternative to investigations is among methods helping to move civil rights cases along.

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

    From a new federal grant program’s launch to the latest data tracking anti-CRT legislation nationwide, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 10?

    By • April 14, 2023
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    Trans, nonbinary state lawmakers criticize Education Department’s Title IX athletic proposal

    The plan would prohibit blanket bans on transgender athletes but in some cases could exclude them from sports aligned with their gender identity.

    By • April 13, 2023
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    Universal school meal legislation stalls in some states

    Though North Dakota, Montana and Virginia have tabled or rejected measures to provide free school meals, policy momentum elsewhere is still in sight.

    By • April 13, 2023