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More inclusive schools: Debunking 4 myths about transgender kids

Collins Saint -
Administrators can create a school where all students, including transgender children, feel safe, respected and empowered to flourish. Embracing diversity enriches our school communities and prepares students to be compassionate, understanding individuals.

Leaders take heed: Demand for school choice is surging, survey shows

Matt Zalaznick -
Some districts have embraced school choice and some see it as an existential threat. Either way, parents' interest in switching schools is growing substantially, according to a new National School Choice Awareness Foundation survey.

IDEA doesn’t require a district to cover accommodations for postsecondary program

Frank Ferreri -
IDEA does not apply to postsecondary education and so, if a student with a disability attends a college program on a college campus, they are beyond the IDEA’s domain.

State lawmakers zero in on education policies in 2024

Micah Ward -
From school vouchers to funding, we've identified some of the most pressing education policies being discussed among legislators in 2024.

School nutrition: Why some worry it’s at a “perilous juncture”

Matt Zalaznick -
A range of financial, logistical and regulatory challenges have the potential to disrupt school meal service as pandemic relief funding expires and stricter standards arrive, advocates say. 

New proposal offers federal funding for AI literacy in schools

Matt Zalaznick -
'Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act' would improve the nation's AI skills by providing funding for K12 professional development and new computer science classes. 

Robotics and hate prevention: 8 unique grants to chase (if you live in these states)

Matt Zalaznick -
If you're not teaching and learning in one of the locations detailed here, know that your state may have similar funding programs in specialized categories.

District’s inaction on sex video leads to damages award. Questions of discrimination in 2 other cases

Frank Ferreri -
When a student alleges that she has been subjected to unwanted sexual contact, a district’s next steps can determine how it fares in a Title IX case.

K12 Legal News: How a recent ruling impacts special ed for English learners

Frank Ferreri -
When a student with a disability speaks a language other than English, a district may face challenges in determining what his special education needs are versus how his limited English proficiency status affects his learning.

How one big state is steering students toward higher-paying careers

Matt Zalaznick -
California's forthcoming Master Plan on Career Education will, among other steps, help incoming high school students begin exploring well-compensated careers—including professions that don't require college degrees. 

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