Whether a little or a lot, all IDEA funds must be spent in accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations. What Do I Do When…® The Answer Book on Fiscal Compliance in Special Education provides answers to hundreds of questions regarding fiscal compliance in special education under EDGAR and the Office of Management and […]
Districts across the U.S. are starting to adopt farm to school programs that connect schools to locally grown foods, promote agriculture education and encourage student-tended gardens, following National Farm to School Month in October.
District leaders are increasingly under the microscope for allowing implicit bias in education to fester on their campuses, with some schools facing the likelihood of lawsuits.
In response to a rise in complaints between 2011 and 2015 alleging discrimination against students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights issued resources to remind educators of their obligations toward students with ADHD under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans […]
Students care deeply about their schools and communities. They might seem disinterested because they haven't been given the right opportunity to take action.
By promoting data dashboards and state report cards, districts can share information about key indicators, such as graduation rates and postsecondary readiness, with students and their families.
Many educators want more training in violence prevention and emergency response to improve school safety, according to a recent school violence survey by LifeChanger of the Year, an annual K-12 recognition program.
Cyberattacks on school districts seeking financial compensation in exchange for unlocking infected computer networks have increased dramatically in 2019.
Dual-language immersion programs and foreign language education are expanding rapidly across the U.S. as a way to prepare students for a global economy. But the movements are requiring school districts to find new ways to address teacher shortages.
