Education Dept. Layoffs: Union Challenges Termination Notice
Union challenges Education Department layoffs, claiming the 2-week notice violates the 60-day bargaining agreement after Supreme Court allowed the mass termination of over 1,000 employees.
LGBTQ+ Books & Parental Rights: Supreme Court Ruling Impact
Supreme Court addresses parental rights regarding LGBTQ+ books in schools. Decision impacts opt-out policies & curriculum. Further legal challenges & parental engagement expected.
Effective Professional Learning: Key to Improved Instruction
Sustained, job-embedded professional learning focused on core instruction and tied to clear goals is crucial for improving instruction and student outcomes. Impact-driven evaluation is key.
Pandemic’s Impact: K-12 Enrollment Shifts in Massachusetts
A study reveals COVID-19 pandemic caused lasting shifts in Massachusetts K-12 enrollment, with declines in public schools and middle schools, and increased homeschooling. Satisfaction with public schools decreased.
Special Education: Addressing Teacher & Staff Shortages
Leaders seek solutions to special education staffing shortages across early childhood, K-12, and postsecondary levels. Strategies focus on attracting, preparing, and retaining qualified professionals.
Education Funding, Layoffs, & School Safety: Key Updates
Republican senators request unfrozen education funds. Layoffs in the Education Department proceed. Schools focus on tutoring and safety post-COVID. Special education oversight is debated. Key updates on education policies.
School Safety: Comprehensive Strategies & Disability Inclusion
Explore comprehensive school safety strategies, including mental health support, emergency preparedness, and the importance of including students with disabilities in safety plans. Resources and expert insights shared.
School Absenteeism: FEA’s Impact on Attendance Improvement
FEA's partnership with Hamilton Territory Public Schools led to a significant drop in chronic absenteeism by training educators, fostering positive school climates, and implementing targeted intervention strategies.
Labor Dept. Takes Over Workforce Programs
The Labor Department assumes management of key federal workforce growth programs from the Education Department under an interagency contract. Aims to improve programs and address workforce needs.
Education Updates: Reading Performance, School Choice, AI Training
Updates on kindergarten reading improvements, Trump's school choice bill, AI training for teachers, OCR complaints, and transgender sports policies. Key insights on education trends.
Federal Agencies Shaping Education Policy: Trump Era Shifts
Federal agencies besides the Education Dept. are implementing education policies, bypassing standard procedures. Title IX and DEI policies are vulnerable. The Trump admin used multiple agencies for investigations. Funding is at stake.
Four-Day School Week: Impact on Student Outcomes
A review of US studies reveals four-day school weeks may negatively impact student learning, particularly in math for K-8 students. Rural areas see mixed results. Urban districts: negative.