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CER Daily Media Clips for April 28, 2021
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Apr 28, 2021 | New York Times | federal budget |
National
The package includes financing for universal prekindergarten, a federal paid leave program, efforts to make child care more affordable, free community college for all, aid for students at colleges that historically serve nonwhite communities, expanded subsidies under the Affordable Care Act and an extension of new federal efforts to fight poverty. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | The Hill | federal budget |
National
While Title I has long been the go-to federal program for those concerned with equity, it isn’t the only option. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | Wall Street Journal | school choice |
States, South, Florida
One of the bill’s biggest boons is extending scholarships to students already in private school. Under current law, only students enrolled in public school can apply. Eliminating this requirement will help private-school families who have suffered financially from the pandemic or can no longer afford private tuition for other reasons. Applicants from public schools also don’t count toward program caps. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | The Trentonian | school districts |
Towns, States, Northeast, New Jersey
The Trenton school district has filed a lawsuit to compel teachers to report to work after negotiations to head off an “illegal labor strike” broke down. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | WHDH | federal budget |
Towns, States, Northeast, Massachusetts
Boston Public Schools expect to receive nearly $400 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds, and the district is forming a new commission to advise Superintendent Brenda Cassellius on focus areas for the money. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | Ed Source | teacher pay |
States, West, California
Some California teachers and school staff are receiving bonuses, salary increases and stipends as part of union agreements with school district officials eager to reopen classrooms. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | WTOP | accountability |
States, South, Maryland
For years, young Black boys have struggled with math and reading scores across Maryland schools, and a task force investigating the issue started releasing its initial recommendations Tuesday. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | charter schools |
States, South, Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas is home to seven of the state's top 10 public high schools, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Haas Hall Academy led the state's high schools in the 2021 Best High Schools rankings, released Tuesday. Data is from the 2018-2019 academic school year and wasn't affected by the covid-19 pandemic, according to the release. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | Carolina Journal | charter schools |
States, South, North Carolina
North Carolina’s best-performing charter schools would have an easier time opening new campuses in challenging settings, under a bill that won endorsement from a state House committee. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | Buffalo News | charter schools |
Towns, States, Northeast, New York
The Urban Think Tank, a group of local pastors, attorneys and community leaders, is speaking out against proposed state legislation that would impose a three-year moratorium on charter schools in Buffalo. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | Delaware News Journal | accountability |
States, South, Delaware
The state on Tuesday announced accelerated learning plans to help students recoup learning loss brought on by the pandemic and virtual learning – a plan largely focused on educator trainings and access to independent at-home learning resources for students.
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Apr 28, 2021 | KSHB | enrollment |
Towns, States, Midwest, Missouri
There's a common bond between school administrators working in the public school system in Kansas City, Missouri and the city's charter schools: a puzzling drop in student enrollment. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | Daily Hampshire Gazette | charter schools |
Towns, States, Northeast, Massachusetts
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School in Hadley is the second-best high school in Massachusetts, according to a survey published Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | KOCO | charter schools |
Towns, States, South, Oklahoma
Western Gateway Elementary School will be the first dual-language immersion school in the metro, and officials are currently enrolling students. Construction crews near Southwest 15th Street and Douglas Avenue are well on their way to finishing school in time for classes beginning in mid-August. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | Durango Herald | federal budget |
Towns, States, West, Colorado
School districts across Southwest Colorado are set to receive hefty chunks of federal dollars in the latest round of coronavirus relief aid, leaving administrators with big decisions about how to spend the money. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | California Globe | charter schools |
States, West, California
On balance, charter schools already deliver as good or better educational outcomes than traditional public schools, with 35 percent less money. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | Elgin Courier-News | online learning |
Towns, States, Midwest, Illinois
A U-46 student summit found that while most prefer in-person learning, many also like the flexibility that online classes provide, according to student advisors, who briefed the school board Monday night on summit's highlights. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | Dallas Morning News | online learning |
States, South, Texas
Texas is moving closer to loosening restrictions on virtual schools and enabling students to learn online within their local districts even after the pandemic subsides. Read More...
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Apr 28, 2021 | The Lincoln Journal Star | school choice |
States, Midwest, Nebraska
On Wednesday, the Nebraska Legislature will have the opportunity to show their commitment to expanding parents’ options and investing in the future of our state by passing LB364. Read More...
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