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Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, guidance, policies and people involved in federal and state government
Federal Kamala Harris' Potential VP Picks: Where They Stand on Education
Some of the contenders for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket have extensive K-12 records.
Libby Stanford
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Federal Kamala Harris Rallies Teachers: 'God Knows We Don't Pay You Enough'
Harris called for student loan forgiveness and union member protections in her speech at the American Federation of Teachers' convention.
Libby Stanford
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Law & Courts Not Just Title IX: How the Chevron Decision Could Affect Education Regulations
The Supreme Court's Loper Bright decision could have an impact on Education Department rules interpreting multiple federal laws.
Mark Walsh
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7 min read
Federal Opinion How to Get Ahead of a Trump Education Agenda
An attorney at the Center for Law and Education proposes three K-12 ideas to recommit to the promise of public education.
Chris Yarrell
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5 min read
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Law & Courts Biden's Title IX Rule Takes Effect Amid a Confusing Legal Landscape
The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states.
Mark Walsh
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7 min read
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Washington.
The Biden administration's new Title IX regulation was set to take effect Aug. 1, but only in parts of the country as court injunctions block it in 26 states and the U.S. Supreme Court weighs a request to step into the debate.
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Federal Federal School Safety Clearinghouse Taps Diverse Array of Advisers
Educators, advocates, and parents whose children died in school shootings will advise officials on school safety.
Evie Blad
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3 min read
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Law & Courts A District's Rule Against Misgendering Students Is Likely Constitutional
A federal appeals court did not block a policy barring students from using pronouns that don't align with a classmate's gender identity.
Mark Walsh
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4 min read
Demonstrators advocating for transgender rights and healthcare stand outside of the Ohio Statehouse, Jan. 24, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. A federal appeals court on Wednesday, July 17, refused to lift a judge's order temporarily blocking the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students
Supporters of transgender rights and healthcare stand outside of the Ohio Statehouse on Jan. 24, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. A federal appeals court has refused to block an Ohio school district's policy that bars students from intentionally misgendering classmates by using pronouns that don't align with students' gender identity.
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    Federal What Works Clearinghouse: Inside 20 Years of Education Evaluation
    After two decades of the What Works Clearinghouse, research experts look to the future.
    Sarah D. Sparks, July 24, 2024
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    Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns for President as the presumptive Democratic candidate during an event at West Allis Central High School, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in West Allis, Wis.
    Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns during an event at West Allis Central High School in West Allis, Wis., on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Harris will speak at the American Federation of Teachers convention on Thursday, July 25.
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    Federal One of Kamala Harris' First Campaign Speeches Will Be to Teachers
    Vice President Kamala Harris will speak to the nation's second-largest teachers' union at its convention in Houston.
    Libby Stanford, July 23, 2024
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    The Supreme Court building is seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Washington.
    The Supreme Court building is seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Washington. The Biden administration on July 22 asked the justices to allow parts of the new Title IX regulation to go into effect even as provisions on gender identity remain blocked.
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    Law & Courts Biden Admin. Asks Supreme Court to Allow Part of Title IX Rule to Take Effect
    The solicitor general asks that most of new Title IX rule be allowed to go into effect, even as gender-identity provisions remain blocked
    Mark Walsh, July 22, 2024
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    Kristen Eichamer holds a Project 2025 fan in the group's tent at the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 14, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. A constellation of conservative organizations is preparing for a possible second White House term for Donald Trump. The Project 2025 effort is being led by the Heritage Foundation think tank.
    Kristen Eichamer holds a Project 2025 fan in the group's tent at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 14, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Conservative organizations preparing for a possible second White House term for Donald Trump have assembled a policy agenda that would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and phase out Title I funds for public schools.
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    Education Funding Project 2025 Would Dramatically Cut Federal Funds for Schools. Then What?
    A key federal funding source for schools would disappear under the conservative policy agenda.
    Mark Lieberman, July 22, 2024
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    Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, speaks at the organization's annual conference in Houston on July 22, 2024.
    Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, speaks at the organization's biennial conference in Houston on July 22, 2024. She called on union members to support Vice President Kamala Harris the day after President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign.
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    Federal AFT's Randi Weingarten on Kamala Harris: 'She Has a Record of Fighting for Us'
    The union head's call to support Kamala Harris is one sign of Democratic support coalescing around the vice president.
    Alyson Klein, July 22, 2024
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    President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference July 11, 2024, on the final day of the NATO summit in Washington.
    President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference July 11, 2024, on the final day of the NATO summit in Washington. He announced Sunday that he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement for the Democratic nomination.
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    Federal Biden Drops Out of Race and Endorses Kamala Harris to Lead the Democratic Ticket
    The president's endorsement of Harris makes the vice president the most likely nominee for the Democrats.
    The Associated Press, July 21, 2024
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Education Market Market Analysis 'Freemium' Ed-Tech Products Come Under Scrutiny as Cybersecurity Concerns Rise
Concerns about tech security and digital oversaturation are leading some school systems to clamp down on free products.
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The CEO and co-founder of the AI Education Project talks about how vendors can help build up AI readiness in students.
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Meeting District Needs Exclusive Data How Will Districts Spend PD-Focused Title II Funding Over the Next 2 Years?
Federal Title II grants are one of the most flexible that K-12 districts can use to support professional development.
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Kelly Sia will become the next chief executive officer, replacing Rob Waldron, who has served in the role for 17 years.
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