Policy & Legal: Page 70

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    Anti-CRT proposals on track to expand in 2023

    In 2021 and 2022, 563 measures were introduced to restrict teaching on race and racism, and 241 became policy, according to a UCLA report.

    By • April 11, 2023
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    Education data breaches hit record high in 2021

    Nearly 2.6 million records across 771 educational institutions were exposed that year, according to a report by Comparitech.

    By • April 10, 2023
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    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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    States consider fentanyl education as teen deaths increase

    Awareness advocates say youth would make better choices if more informed of the dangers of illicit fentanyl.

    By • April 7, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From the end of a Head Start mandate to research on performance-based pay’s impact, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 3?

    By • April 7, 2023
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    Ed Dept issues Title IX rule proposal on transgender sports participation

    The proposed rule would allow some flexibility, depending on criteria and whether steps are taken to minimize harms as much as possible for trans students.

    By • April 6, 2023
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    6 budget considerations for districts as ESSER fiscal cliff looms

    Districts face “make it or break it” budget decisions in the coming months, said Marguerite Roza, director of Georgetown University's Edunomics Lab.

    By • April 6, 2023
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    Dallas ISD’s performance-based incentives produced significant student gains

    A supplemental $10,000 to effective teachers’ base salaries for working in low-achieving schools led to dramatic growth, a NBER study found.

    By • April 6, 2023
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    Partisan divide on DEI illustrated in school district mission statements

    The Pew Research Center found districts in Democratic areas are more likely to mention diversity, equity and inclusion in their priorities.

    By • April 6, 2023
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    Recruitment, retention strategies both crucial to improving teacher diversity

    From certification exams to seniority-based policies, changes are needed to attract and keep teachers of color, speakers said in a Tuesday virtual panel.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    House Republicans ramp up pressure on alleged ESSER misuse

    The Education Department is being asked to provide additional documentation as leaders probe whether funds were spent on pandemic-related initiatives.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    Court ends Head Start COVID vaccine mandate nationwide

    HHS no longer enforced a mask mandate for the early education program, but a vaccine requirement remained until now.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    Sexual violence survivor groups ask Biden to ensure final Title IX rule comes in May

    The Education Department said it will release its long-awaited regulation next month, but it’s also delayed publishing a draft version of the rule before.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    USDA extends comment period for proposed changes to school nutrition standards

    More than 65,000 comments have been submitted in regard to gradual yet significant changes that would impact whole grains, sugar and sodium.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Texas recommends conservatorship for Austin ISD special ed services

    Struggles over evaluation and identification procedures led to the decision for a new management team, but some doubt that will solve the problem.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Will school shootings in 2023 outpace last year’s record high?

    There have been more shootings with more victims in the first three months of 2023 than the same period last year.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    College applicants still aren’t submitting SAT, ACT scores at pre-pandemic levels

    Only 4% of Common App’s member institutions required test scores for 2022-23, according to new data from the organization.

    By • April 3, 2023
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    Following Covenant shooting, Tennessee senators propose bills to increase school security

    Democrats and Republicans are once again split over the solution to mass shootings, passing the blame on to one another for a lack of action.

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From one state’s expansion of school choice to the grim count of gunfire incidents on school grounds, what did you learn from our stories the week of March 27?

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Report: NCLB, ESSA spurred valuable accountability measures

    The U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s review of 20 years of federal education policy finds impactful reforms still fell short.

    By • March 30, 2023
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    Are 3rd grade reading laws on their way out?

    Michigan recently reversed a 2016 law that allowed schools to hold back 3rd graders if they didn't pass state literacy assessments.

    By Lauren Barack • March 29, 2023
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    North Dakota becomes first state to require K-12 cybersecurity education

    Building on a state cyber-education initiative, the law requires students to take at least one course in computer science or cybersecurity.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    Republicans raise specter of ESSER audits, refunds over ‘misspending’

    During a House Oversight Committee hearing, some lawmakers and witnesses called into question funds spent on DEI, teacher training and athletics.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    DeSantis signs off on huge Florida school choice expansion

    Supporters say the measure gives parents more freedom in educational choices for their children. Opponents say it will take money from public schools.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    Missouri shows ongoing investment in principals pays off

    In recent years, the Missouri Leadership Development System, led by the state’s education department, has increased its principal retention rate to 95%.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    More state takeovers are likely on the horizon: Here’s what to watch for

    States are applying greater scrutiny to academic shortfalls and financial management, both of which play a role — sometimes alongside politics.

    By • March 28, 2023