Archive for October 2015
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October 29, 2015
Not all diploma options assure student readiness
(District of Columbia) States offering various routes to a high school diploma may have to re-examine whether those options are truly preparing students for success in the future, according to a new study.
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October 29, 2015
Board moves to sever ties with Common Core, or not?
(Ariz.) The ongoing dispute between top officials within the Arizona public education system appears to have taken another turn, this time putting the state board in a position to make changes to the Common Core State Standards.
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October 28, 2015
Study finds intentional misdiagnosis of autism
(Md.) A significant number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders are knowingly misclassified in an effort to obtain greater educational resources, according to new research.
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October 28, 2015
Dental ‘self-referral’ ban creates barrier to care
(Calif.) San Francisco Unified School District is seeking an exemption from state prohibitions on dentists “self-referring” in an effort to expand student access to free screenings and low-cost treatments.
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October 27, 2015
Joint development plan would bring housing for school staff
(Calif.) A long-term land-use contract designed to bring affordable housing for San Diego Unified School District staff and its families is set to come before the state education board for approval next month.
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October 27, 2015
Drug screening policy extends to student drivers
(N.C.) Students who drive to campus at one North Carolina school district are now subject to random drug screenings similar to athletes, a decision administrators say will keep kids safe and allow families to mitigate issues before they become serious.
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October 26, 2015
Inviting tribal heritage to fly over campus
(Ore.) New regulation being considered by the state’s board of education would require schools, if asked by a recognized Indian tribe, to display on campus the flag representing that sovereign nation.
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October 26, 2015
District PIOs: Critical link between schools, community
(Calif.) Typically relegated to a behind-the-scenes role, a district communication officer serves an important position in bridging public schools with the community they serve. Few other public institutions enjoy as much public trust and responsibility as the school district, and thus, the job of communicating what happens on the campus – both routine and extraordinary – is complex and demanding.
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October 22, 2015
Charters’ clout grows as top performer to disadvantaged
(Calif.) Half of the top-performing schools serving low-income students in California are charters, according to a new analysis of scores from this year’s Common Core-aligned assessments.
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October 22, 2015
Bill calls for parent notice if apps don’t meet data standard
(Pa.) Two Pennsylvania lawmakers moved Monday to protect the privacy of student data by introducing a pair of bills, one of which requires parent notification if technology used in the classroom does not meet state data privacy standards.
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