Archive for July 2018
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July 31, 2018
Dual-language immersion bill among many up for discussion
(Calif.) The fate of bills addressing dual-language immersion courses, substitute teaching permits and lessons in how students should interact with law enforcement will be decided next week when lawmakers come back from summer break.
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July 30, 2018
States move to give students protection from the sun
(Md.) Sunscreen has probably never been in more demand as much of the nation swelters this summer under dangerously warm conditions. But summer school staff in many states are still not allowed to oversee student application without special permission from parents or a physician.
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July 26, 2018
Showdown over schools comes to AZ ballots in November
(Ariz.) Two key education measures are likely to be decided by voters this November—one over the expansion of the state’s voucher program has already qualified for the ballot; the other, a tax hike on the wealthy to support teacher pay, appears likely to qualify as well.
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July 25, 2018
New law streamlines credentialing of out-of-state teachers
(Calif.) Educators who earned their teaching credential in another state will be able to lead a classroom by demonstrating competency, rather than having to earn another degree or participate in redundant training under a bill signed last week by Gov. Jerry Brown.
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July 24, 2018
Illinois bill aims to end lunch shaming and provide student meals
(Ill.) In an effort to ensure children are well-fed and ready to learn, a bill awaiting the governor’s signature requires that schools in Illinois serve all students school lunches, regardless of their ability to pay.
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July 23, 2018
Revenues jump in June, biggest month of the year
(Calif.) June revenues came in a startling 13 percent or $2.3 billion above expectations, generating a total of nearly $20 billion from the state’s three major sources of tax money.
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July 19, 2018
Lawmakers continue push for cursive instruction in school
(Ohio) Students in Ohio who are most familiar with texting, keyboarding and printing out their words, would receive cursive instruction under a bill moving through the Legislature.
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July 18, 2018
Mandate to hire armed school officers challenges schools
(Fla.) Local educational agencies are scrambling to meet deadlines before the fall term begins to enhance school security and hire armed guards as required under legislation passed earlier this year.
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July 17, 2018
Opposing sides find agreement on charter transparency
(Calif.) It appears a standoff of nearly a decade between charters and traditional public schools over what extent charters are subject to California’s open meeting and disclosure laws may finally be coming to an end.
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July 16, 2018
Oklahoma schools face admin spending cuts
(Okla.) As consumers statewide began paying new taxes on tobacco products and gas earlier this month to support schools, the Oklahoma Department of Education has begun assembling for the first time a list of school districts that are spending too much on administration.
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