Trump Administration Releases K-12 Education Funds
The Trump administration releases nearly $5 billion in frozen K-12 funds after delays caused financial disorder for schools. OMB's review aimed to align grants with administration priorities.
Cell Phone Bans in Schools: Growing Support in the US
Support for cell phone bans in US schools is growing, with almost 75% of adults favoring classroom restrictions. Studies show increased device use among younger children, influencing social skills and grades.
Education News: Enrollment Shifts, Funding Battles & Ransomware Attacks
K-12 enrollment shifts from public to private schools, lawsuits against funding restrictions, and rising ransomware attacks highlight education challenges. School closures are also proposed.
Education Dept. Layoffs: Union Challenges Termination Notice
Union challenges Education Department layoffs, claiming the 2-week notice violates the 60-day bargaining agreement after Supreme Court allowed the mass termination of over 1,000 employees.
LGBTQ+ Books & Parental Rights: Supreme Court Ruling Impact
Supreme Court addresses parental rights regarding LGBTQ+ books in schools. Decision impacts opt-out policies & curriculum. Further legal challenges & parental engagement expected.
Effective Professional Learning: Key to Improved Instruction
Sustained, job-embedded professional learning focused on core instruction and tied to clear goals is crucial for improving instruction and student outcomes. Impact-driven evaluation is key.
Pandemic’s Impact: K-12 Enrollment Shifts in Massachusetts
A study reveals COVID-19 pandemic caused lasting shifts in Massachusetts K-12 enrollment, with declines in public schools and middle schools, and increased homeschooling. Satisfaction with public schools decreased.
Special Education: Addressing Teacher & Staff Shortages
Leaders seek solutions to special education staffing shortages across early childhood, K-12, and postsecondary levels. Strategies focus on attracting, preparing, and retaining qualified professionals.
Education Funding, Layoffs, & School Safety: Key Updates
Republican senators request unfrozen education funds. Layoffs in the Education Department proceed. Schools focus on tutoring and safety post-COVID. Special education oversight is debated. Key updates on education policies.
School Safety: Comprehensive Strategies & Disability Inclusion
Explore comprehensive school safety strategies, including mental health support, emergency preparedness, and the importance of including students with disabilities in safety plans. Resources and expert insights shared.
School Absenteeism: FEA’s Impact on Attendance Improvement
FEA's partnership with Hamilton Territory Public Schools led to a significant drop in chronic absenteeism by training educators, fostering positive school climates, and implementing targeted intervention strategies.
Labor Dept. Takes Over Workforce Programs
The Labor Department assumes management of key federal workforce growth programs from the Education Department under an interagency contract. Aims to improve programs and address workforce needs.
Education Updates: Reading Performance, School Choice, AI Training
Updates on kindergarten reading improvements, Trump's school choice bill, AI training for teachers, OCR complaints, and transgender sports policies. Key insights on education trends.
Federal Agencies Shaping Education Policy: Trump Era Shifts
Federal agencies besides the Education Dept. are implementing education policies, bypassing standard procedures. Title IX and DEI policies are vulnerable. The Trump admin used multiple agencies for investigations. Funding is at stake.
Four-Day School Week: Impact on Student Outcomes
A review of US studies reveals four-day school weeks may negatively impact student learning, particularly in math for K-8 students. Rural areas see mixed results. Urban districts: negative.
COVID Vaccine Controversy: Kennedy’s Changes Spark Lawsuit
Lawsuit targets Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over COVID vaccine recommendation changes, alleging undermining of public health and historical vaccine frameworks. Concerns raised about access and misinformation.
Transgender Athletes & Title IX: Supreme Court Showdown
The Supreme Court may decide transgender athletes' rights under Title IX, resolving a policy debate spanning multiple presidential administrations. Key decisions on LGBTQ+ issues precede this crucial case.
Learning Pods: Collaboration & Modern Classrooms
New learning workshops promote collaboration among teachers, moving away from isolated practices. Compton High modernizes classrooms with shared learning spaces for flexible instruction.
Education Department: OCR Workplace Lawsuit & Investigation
The Education Department faces a lawsuit over OCR workplace changes, mass layoffs, and high case dismissals. Concerns raised about civil rights enforcement and agency responsibilities.
Philadelphia Schools: Asbestos Agreement to Avoid Prosecution
Philadelphia School District avoids prosecution with a deferred agreement, addressing asbestos issues under AHERA, after DOJ and EPA investigations. Increased funding and transparency are key.
Arts & CTE: Bridging Creative Skills to Tech Careers
CTE programs enhance arts education, linking creative students to tech careers. Industry partnerships & local labor market analysis are crucial for success, ensuring workforce readiness & innovative thinking.
CEP Expansion & SNAP Cuts: Impact on School Meal Programs
CEP participation surged, but proposed SNAP cuts threaten school meal programs. FRAC warns of potential impacts on eligibility & student access to free/reduced-price meals. Congress debates the controversial bill.
Boosting Math Engagement: Mindsets & Real-World Learning
RAND report: Enhance math engagement by fostering positive mindsets, real-world applications, and active learning. Combat disinterest in students. Parents' attitudes matter!
Supreme Court Upholds E-Rate Funding for Schools & Libraries
The Supreme Court preserved E-rate's funding mechanism, ensuring continued internet access for schools and libraries. The decision impacts over 54 million students and 106,000 institutions.
Education Department Reverses K-12 Funding Cancellation
The Education Department reverses its cancellation of K-12 pandemic relief funds. States can now request reimbursements for extended spending. Lawsuits and policy changes impacted the decision.