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education1 year ago•1 min saved

Addressing Challenges and Celebrating Dedication in Special Education

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is hosting a virtual listening session to address special education teacher shortages, inviting input from educators, parents, students, and community members. The session, scheduled for December 13, follows a previous briefing where solutions like raising salaries and investing in teacher pipelines were discussed. The commission is also accepting written comments and plans to report findings to the president and Congress by 2025.

via K-12 Dive|

#education #educationpolicy #publicsession

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump's Education Agenda: Potential Impacts and Reforms

President-elect Donald Trump's education policies include abolishing the Department of Education, cutting federal funding for schools promoting critical race theory, and barring transgender girls from participating in girls' sports. He plans to implement a "Parental Bill of Rights," allow parents to elect school principals, and support concealed carry for teachers. Unlike President Biden, Trump has not focused on student loan forgiveness. His policies aim to shift control to states and parents, emphasizing traditional values and school choice.

via NewsNation Now|

#departmentofeducation #educationpolicy #politics

politics1 year ago•8 min saved

Trump's Second Term: Implications for Education and Business

Donald Trump has won a second term, raising questions about potential changes in U.S. education policy. His administration is expected to repeal Biden's Title IX protections for transgender students, alter civil rights enforcement, and propose austere education budgets. While Trump has pledged to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and expand school choice, these actions depend on congressional support. His immigration policies could significantly impact school communities, particularly those with undocumented families. The future of Trump's education agenda will also be influenced by his choice of education secretary and the political landscape in Congress.

via Chalkbeat|

#educationpolicy #immigration #politics

education2 years ago•1 min saved

Gov. Hochul Launches 'Back to Basics' Reading Initiative Amid Literacy Concerns

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a significant change in the state's education policy to improve literacy rates, which currently rank 32nd in reading proficiency. The proposal aims to overhaul reading instruction methods by September 2025, requiring school districts to adopt "scientifically proven" approaches to literacy. This move is in response to the evidence of the current system's failure, highlighted by the fact that less than half of the state's third graders passed state reading tests last year.

via The New York Times|

##education #educationpolicy

politicssociety2 years ago•7 min saved

"Scandal and Leadership Shifts Rattle Florida's Republican Party and Moms for Liberty"

Moms for Liberty, a conservative advocacy group known for its stance on education policies, is facing a decline in influence following a sex scandal involving one of its founders, Bridget Ziegler, and her husband. The group, which gained rapid prominence by opposing Covid-19 school closures, mask mandates, and promoting policies against LGBTQ+ content in schools, has seen a series of electoral defeats in 2023. Despite distancing from Ziegler, the group's future is uncertain as education issues become less central in Republican politics, and their tactics are increasingly met with opposition.

via The Irish Times|

##bridgetziegler #educationpolicy

local-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"2024 Brings a Wave of New Legislation to Pennsylvania and New Jersey"

Pennsylvania has introduced a range of new laws in 2024, affecting various sectors including crime and safety, cybersecurity, animal licensing, healthcare, education, and voter registration. Key changes include the sealing of more criminal records, a new felony classification for porch pirating, enhanced cybersecurity measures for insurance entities, mandatory dog licensing at three months old, inclusion of fentanyl testing in hospital drug screenings, elimination of out-of-pocket costs for certain genetic tests, allowance of religious garb for teachers, flexible school year scheduling, increased support for low-income families, greater transparency for state universities, and automatic voter registration with driver's license renewal. Additionally, the state has expanded benefits for seniors and permanently established the Pennsylvania Preferred Organic program.

via CBS Pittsburgh|

##cybersecurity #educationpolicy

legal-education2 years ago

"Federal Judge Halts Enforcement of Iowa's School Book Ban"

A judge in Iowa has temporarily halted the enforcement of a state ban that targeted school books and discussions on LGBTQ+ topics. The decision comes after concerns were raised about the ban's impact on free speech and educational content. The halt allows for further legal review and consideration of the implications such a ban would have on students and educators. This is a developing story, and the final outcome will likely have significant repercussions for educational policies and LGBTQ+ rights in the state.

via PBS NewsHour|

##bookban #educationpolicy