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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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FDA staff supportive of Pfizer, Moderna COVID vaccines in young children
Agency scientists found the shots to be similarly effective in kids as in older teenagers and raised no major safety red flags, documents published ahead of a meeting of agency advisers this week show.
By Jonathan Gardner , Ned Pagliarulo • June 13, 2022 -
How can school systems sustain federal funding to address teacher shortages?
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said “federal funding alone is not going to cut it” during a Thursday speech. “We need this at all levels.”
By Anna Merod • June 10, 2022 -
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Report: New 3-digit suicide prevention hotline needs significant improvements
Just over half of behavioral health program directors are equipped to help children calling in about suicide, a RAND Corp. report finds.
By Anna Merod • June 10, 2022 -
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Ed Dept report shows 'pass the trash' state policies uneven
Title IX regulations passed under the Trump administration left open a loophole that could exacerbate the problem, and it has yet to be addressed.
By Naaz Modan • June 9, 2022 -
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Maintenance of equity final rule clarifies reporting requirements, extends deadline
Advocates are hopeful an American Rescue Plan provision spurs action to make equitable spending and staffing practices permanent.
By Kara Arundel • June 8, 2022 -
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USDA invests $100M in school meal program innovation
The agency's Healthy Food Incentive Fund program comes as federal pandemic era meal waivers are set to expire June 30.
By Anna Merod • June 3, 2022 -
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'We can't out-pay Walmart': Head Start classrooms close after staff turnover
In a survey, an overwhelming 90% of respondents said they had to close classrooms permanently or temporarily due to lack of personnel.
By Naaz Modan • June 3, 2022 -
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More states pass bills restricting transgender students on sports teams
The increase in states banning transgender students comes as the Education Department postpones Title IX regulations.
By Naaz Modan • June 1, 2022 -
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Dallas sees positive results in first year of discipline reform
Suspension rates dropped significantly under new approaches to eliminate disproportionate discipline and build positive relationships.
By Kara Arundel • May 31, 2022 -
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Mental health, community schools top of mind in FY 23 House hearing
Lawmakers and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discussed school supports in response to this week's Texas school shooting.
By Kara Arundel • May 27, 2022
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