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    Maryland school district settles transgender teacher’s harassment claims

    Administrators allegedly ignored the teacher’s complaints that students and others misgendered her and called her slurs.

    By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 3, 2022
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    Applications open for $280M in school mental health supports

    The U.S. Department of Education grant programs aim to increase the number of prepared mental health experts in schools.

    By • Oct. 3, 2022
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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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    Stopgap measure keeps federal government open through Dec. 16

    Although continuing resolutions have limited direct impact on schools, they can disrupt certain federal procedures like on-site monitoring visits.

    By • Oct. 3, 2022
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    EPA nearly doubles funding to districts for clean school bus rebates

    The agency expects to notify selected districts in October if they have been approved to purchase new buses and “eligible infrastructure.”

    By • Oct. 3, 2022
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    14th Amendment suit filed against Uvalde district, school police

    The lawsuit is among the first of what are expected to be multiple cases filed against the district.

    By • Sept. 30, 2022
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    Ed Dept releases anticipated CARES late liquidation guidance

    State and local school administration organizations are also calling for spending guidance on American Rescue Plan funds.

    By • Sept. 30, 2022
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    AAP: Head lice no reason to send students home

    "No-nit" policies that keep students from school could be a violation of their civil liberties and cause stress, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

    By • Sept. 30, 2022
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    White House conference highlights ways to get students physically active

    Creating community partnerships to reclaim public spaces and support schools in engaging students is crucial, panelists said.

    By • Sept. 30, 2022
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    Investigation finds safety violations among 27% of Head Start grant recipients

    A Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General report identified 454 incidents of abuse in facilities nationwide.

    By • Updated Sept. 30, 2022
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    White House conference raises calls for child tax credit, universal school meals

    Speakers during the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health emphasized the need for bipartisanship and community collaboration.

    By • Sept. 29, 2022
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    ASBO ’22: Our recap of K-12 business officials’ annual gathering

    From tips for electrifying bus fleets to strategies for school tech use policies, K-12 Dive was on hand to hear the latest school business best practices.

    By K-12 Dive staff • Sept. 29, 2022
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    Efficient spending of school funds may hinge on improving procurement processes

    A report from Chiefs for Change offers eight procurement aspirations to help districts transform practices.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Advocates call for White House to speed up efforts to secure universal school meals

    While the Biden administration’s support for a pathway to free school meals is significant, child nutrition advocates say the need is now.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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    White House plan seeks free school meals for 9M more students by 2032

    The plan to expand school meal access is part of a strategy unveiled one day before the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. 

    By • Sept. 27, 2022
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    California governor vetoes mandatory kindergarten bill

    Gov. Gavin Newsom said the $268 million cost made the proposal unworkable, even if the intentions are laudable.

    By • Sept. 27, 2022
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    4 in 10 California teachers considering leaving the classroom

    In a California Teachers Association survey, educators said the top reasons they want to quit include burnout and staff shortages.

    By • Sept. 27, 2022
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    ASBO ‘22: 3 best practices for crafting school tech use policies

    Gauging community support and being specific about sanctions is critical to developing good guidance, said University of Dayton’s Charles Russo.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022
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    Colorado faces federal civil rights complaint on enrollment for students with disabilities

    The OCR complaint claims districts used flexibility under state law to deny students with disabilities enrollment in the schools of their choice.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022
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    How a New York high school is trying to limit student cellphone use

    Scarsdale High School's "Off and Away for the Day" cellphone policy has received positive feedback so far from staff, parents and students.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022
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    Virginia lawsuit claims bias in special education rulings

    Parents suing districts in the state won less than 2% of 1,400 due process cases over the last 20 years, the complaint says.

    By • Sept. 23, 2022
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    Judge blocks Texas transgender policy requiring school professionals to report parents

    The lawsuit, which relates how a transgender student attempted suicide as a result of Abbott’s order, heads to trial next summer.

    By • Sept. 22, 2022
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    ASBO ’22: Ohio district CFO makes the case for wellness programs

    Tracking data on wellness programs and encouraging staff to set healthy goals is key to helping districtwide initiatives move forward. 

    By • Sept. 21, 2022
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    How a Baltimore certification program fuels the teacher pipeline

    Programs like the Baltimore City Teaching Residency have helped fill high-needs teaching roles in Baltimore City Public Schools, one district official says.

    By • Sept. 21, 2022
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    Vermont issues private school funding guidance following Carson v. Makin

    The guidance for public school districts instructs them to pay for students without secondary school options wishing to attend religious alternatives.

    By • Sept. 21, 2022
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    Education leaders share academic, SEL recovery efforts in House subcommittee hearing

    Analyzing data, expanding partnerships and boosting teacher pipelines are ways schools are addressing pandemic setbacks, panelists said.

    By • Sept. 21, 2022