Report: State ed leaders prioritize cybersecurity, but funding is lacking

In a survey by the State Educational Technology Directors Association, 57% of respondents said their state provides a low amount of funding for cybersecurity.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 13, 2022

Uvalde lawyer: School district violated families’ 14th Amendment rights

The attorney hired by Uvalde victims says parents were deprived of their right to protect their children and make decisions about their health and safety.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 13, 2022

85% of district leaders say lack of applicants driving teacher shortages

In an AASA survey of 910 district leaders, 27.7% reported higher vacancy rates for the 2022-23 school year compared to last year.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 13, 2022

Groups call for E-rate to cover cybersecurity protections after LAUSD ransomware attack

The hacker group Vice Society has reportedly claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on the nation’s second-largest school district.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 12, 2022

HHS issues 9-point checklist for school-based Medicaid services

The guidance is part of a series of resources planned by the federal agency to simplify and expand school-based Medicaid services.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 12, 2022

These 3 charts illustrate universal school meals’ impact

Recent USDA data shows the two-year implementation of universal school meals curbed child hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 12, 2022

Virginia governor issues order seeking ‘comprehensive approach’ on teacher shortages

Critics say Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order to address teacher shortages won’t ‘move the needle’ enough on the issue.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 9, 2022

House subcommittee hearing highlights schools’ role in juvenile justice efforts

Panelists highlighted promising practices including evidence-based training models for educators, administrators and school staff.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 9, 2022

California may become 20th state to mandate kindergarten

A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk follows a drop in public school enrollment numbers largely attributed to the nation's youngest learners.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 8, 2022

Advocates seek more resources for newcomer students from Ed Dept

Areas of need include curricular resources, professional development and common data definitions, a letter to the department said.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 7, 2022

El Segundo Unified School District must pay $1M in bullying negligence case

Incidents were allegedly downplayed when the then-teenage victim’s parents expressed concerns to school officials.

By Roger Riddell • Updated Sept. 8, 2022

Gas cards, new start times and rotating schedules: Districts get creative to solve bus driver shortages

Driver shortages have school systems nationwide testing a variety of creative — and sometimes unpopular — solutions.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 6, 2022

Task force recommends universal school meal program ahead of White House conference

The independent group also recommended adopting a national policy to address unpaid meal debt and prohibit “lunch shaming” practices.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 2, 2022

Survey: Superintendents foresee scaling back pandemic investments

Most respondents — 57% — said that by September 2024 their districts will need to decrease or end summer learning and enrichment offerings.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 1, 2022

White House meeting announces recruitment partnerships to address teacher shortages

Raising teacher pay and respect and creating apprenticeship programs were also top-of-mind as top officials discussed solutions.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 1, 2022

North Carolina state superintendent proposes using federal aid to protect principal pay

The proposal would protect some 360 principals from the effects of the state’s performance-based pay formula due to COVID-19’s impact on schools.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 31, 2022

ESSER guidance ‘desperately needed,’ 700 district leaders tell Cardona

The educators are seeking clarification on how to apply for a liquidation extension and which expenses will be considered for that extension.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 31, 2022

Columbus teachers end strike, allowing in-person classes to return

The Columbus Education Association accepted a three-year agreement with the school board that includes improved teacher pay and reduced class sizes.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 30, 2022

Schools offset COVID-19 expenses with FEMA funding

The agency said money given to schools to pay for COVID-19 reopening expenses generally went to cleaning and disinfecting.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 30, 2022

Arizona launches teacher residency program to address shortages, turnover

The program stands in contrast to a law signed this summer permitting those without bachelor’s degrees to teach while completing their degrees.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 29, 2022

Minneapolis Public Schools sued over union contract’s protections for teachers of color

A taxpayer is suing the district for practices allowing it to exempt teachers of color from seniority-based staff reductions.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 29, 2022

Poll: Just 14% of parents with children under 5 say their child got a COVID-19 vaccine

A Gallup poll found half of parents with children ages 5-11 were likely to get a vaccine for their children.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 26, 2022

How can schools increase willingness to report threats?

A RAND Corp. report says building trust and offering accessible reporting systems can make it more likely that school violence concerns will be shared.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 26, 2022

These 4 charts explain emerging teacher shortage data

Recent research shows the teacher shortage hits the South the hardest, but is the problem widespread?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 25, 2022

OCR settles antisemitism case as Ed Department weighs amending Title VI regulations

In 2021, the Anti-Defamation League counted 331 antisemitic incidents at non-Jewish K-12 schools, up 106% from a historic low of 161 in 2020.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 25, 2022