Policy & Legal: Page 65

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    Tutoring firm settles claim alleging its recruiting algorithm screened out applicants over 60

    EEOC said an applicant was immediately rejected when she used her real birth date, but received an interview when she reapplied using a more recent date.

    By Kate Tornone • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Facial recognition risks ‘may outweigh the benefits’ for schools

    There is little proof the technology prevents violent incidents in schools, according to the New York State Office of Information Technology Services.

    By • Aug. 16, 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 as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Q&A

    One year in, what has the White House tutoring initiative accomplished?

    We spoke with the head of the partnership overseeing the initiative to find out how much progress has been made on recruiting 250,000 tutors and mentors.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Federal proposal could reshape how districts accommodate pregnant employees

    Under EEOC proposed rules, staff could be excused from performing one or more essential job functions for a potential total of nearly two years.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Schools using nonpunitive approaches to tackle chronic absenteeism

    Compliance-driven attendance policies are being replaced by trauma-informed practices and family engagement activities.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Updating school nutrition standards could save 10,600 lives per year

    Aligning school meals standards with national dietary guidelines would improve children’s health, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Feds urge colleges to partner with schools to navigate SCOTUS race-conscious ruling

    Education, Justice departments outline what colleges can still consider, offering guidance for school counselors as they help students through the application process.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Maryland awards $3M to combat racial disproportionality in special ed

    The funds will target overidentification of students of color who are classified as having intellectual and emotional disabilities.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Montana scores rare federal testing waiver in favor of through-year assessment

    Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the waiver will encourage more schools to participate in the field test while maintaining rigorous standards.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    TIAA hit with class-action lawsuit over MOVEit data breach

    The suit claims the teachers’ retirement fund did not properly handle sensitive information compromised in the far-reaching cyberattack.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From teacher retention initiatives to another state implementing universal school meals, what did you learn from our stories the week of August 7?

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Maryland parents seek religious opt-out from LGBTQ+ curriculum

    In a state without a “Don’t Say Gay” law, Muslim and Christian parents are suing a large school district over their First and 14th amendment rights.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Massachusetts becomes 8th state to adopt universal school meals

    Five states have enacted such policies this year — a sign that momentum is growing for free school breakfast and lunch for all students.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Charter school funding averages 30% less than traditional public schools

    Charter schools in major cities received, on average, $7,147 less per pupil during the 2019-20 school year, a new study finds.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    More bathroom lawsuits are being ruled in favor of transgender students

    The Supreme Court is expected to eventually take up the issue as lawsuits over access to restrooms and other communal facilities continue.

    By • Updated Jan. 17, 2024
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    NCTQ: State policies hinder progress on teacher diversity

    States are ramping up recruitment and retention efforts but lack measures aimed directly at diversifying the workforce, a new report finds.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    AWS pledges $20M to K-12 cyber training, incident response

    The cloud services provider is participating in a broad White House plan to build additional protection for schools against ransomware and other threats.

    By David Jones • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From school construction concerns to a Senate committee’s FY24 education spending proposal, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 31?

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    New Jersey school district to pay $9.1M in bullying settlement

    The case is one of many negligence suits against school districts in the past decade and comes amid a rise in student misbehavior following the pandemic. 

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    GAO: Defense Dept should assess Troops-to-Teachers program

    DOD said it could fulfill some of what was asked but didn't have the capacity to assess and report the program's effectiveness.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Equity in IDEA: The rising challenge of significant disproportionality

    School leaders seek solutions amid ballooning racial disparities among students with disabilities.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Nation’s first religious charter school challenged by public school advocates, parents

    Plaintiffs claim the school approved in June by the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board would discriminate when it opens in fall 2024. 

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Education, Labor departments issue guidance for registered teacher apprenticeships

    The new framework and federal investments come as the “earn while they learn” model continues to gain steam in education.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Booksellers, publishers and authors file suit over Texas book rating law

    The lawsuit marks yet another legal challenge by the literary industry against curriculum censorship laws.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Virginia special education lawsuit dismissed

    The complaint against Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia Department of Education alleged bias by hearing officers.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023