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Admin & Management

6 ways to keep students in least restrictive environments while online

If a student with a disability was receiving general education instruction for 50% of the day prior to the pandemic, they should still get general education instruction for 50% of the day.

Why strong internal controls are key for spending CARES Act funds

While guidance on CARES Act auditing isn’t clear and can be a “moving target,” all federal grantees and subgrantees are required to conduct self-assessments, reviews, and internal audits.

K-12, college esports groups partner to boost student success

NASEF and NACE are combining their resources to help further build the pipeline to STEM pathways for interested gamers from high schools to higher education.

3 models for more effective early grades testing

An ‘misaligned’ web of early learning assessments” makes it hard to determine how much students learn during preschool through grade 2, a new report finds.

Senate confirms Miguel Cardona as secretary of education

Reaction to the confirmation from education groups was mostly positive, with many stating they are ready to work with the new education secretary on key issues.

How will school leaders spend Biden’s relief funds wisely?

School districts have an “avalanche" of COVID relief money coming their way; the hard part will be spending it wisely, says Michael J. Petrilli of the Fordham Institute.
Mon Mar 1st, 2021

2 key K-12 issues for 2021: Testing and gender identity

Biden administration's testing flexibility will not end the debate while the courts and Congress are likely to weigh in on gender identity, discrimination and athletics.

Mon Mar 1st, 2021

$130B for education passes House in COVID-19 relief bill

Democratic leadership in Congress is aiming to pass the full bill by March 14, but the relief act faces changes as the Senate begins work on the legislation this week.

Mon Mar 1st, 2021

Many more states back trauma-informed care in schools

The number of states that require or encourage schools to train teachers in trauma-informed care has tripled in recent years, a new study has found.

Thu Feb 25th, 2021

How 5 states are reacting to Biden’s testing guidance

While some applauded the flexibility from accountability and reporting, the requirement to administer statewide summative tests has been met with concern in many quarters.
Thu Feb 25th, 2021

What might match Biden’s impact on education policy?

Why district administrators should be paying as much attention to the courts as to the Biden administration in the coming months.
Thu Feb 25th, 2021