Legislation/legal affairs

Why pediatricians want all students to keep wearing masks

The American Academy of Pediatrics says districts may have to require vaccinations and also urges students and teachers to keep wearing masks when the school year starts.

Meeting licensing challenges for the hybrid classroom

Demand for high-quality supplemental materials to customize makes it imperative for district leaders to expand their understanding of copyright to address licensing challenges.

See how blockchain can open doors in K-12 at FETC closing keynote

Blockchain, a highly secure and decentralized type of online database, could soon impact everything from classroom instruction to college transcripts to business operations.

House panel OKs draft of $102.8B education spending bill

Legislation includes $36 billion for Title I, Part A, an increase of $19.5 billion over the FY 2021 enacted level, as well as $15.5 billion for IDEA Part B, a $3.1 billion increase over FY 2021 levels.

ED approves first 7 state plans for ARP funds; $6 billion released

The U.S. Education Department approves the first 7 state plans for use of ARP funds.

Parents deeply divided on K-12 students getting vaccines

With half either undecided or opting against vaccination for their children, what does that mean for school reopenings?

ED releases $3 billion in ARP funds to help children with disabilities

The U.S. Education Department released more than $3 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds to states for children and youths served under IDEA Part B and IDEA Part C.

Duke report: Masks may be key to reopening K-12s safely in fall

Masking was effective in North Carolina in preventing COVID-19 spread both in classes and on buses.

Critical race theory tracker: Where it’s been banned

Controversies over the teaching of critical race theory are roiling school districts just as administrators are navigating the post-COVD transition back to full-time in-person learning. 

High court sides with cheerleader in free speech case

Court rules in favor of a former high school cheerleader who posted profane photo with obscene caption on Snapchat after she didn't make the varsity cheerleading squad.

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