The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing with U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona recently unfolded, focusing on the significant difficulties plaguing students, families, and educational institutions. At the heart of the deliberations were the setbacks surrounding the Free Application for
The educational landscape within the United States is undergoing a significant transformation as state laws increasingly reflect the political and cultural divides of the nation. Here's how these changes are shaping the classroom experience. Political Climates Shaping Education The Surge of
New York is embroiled in a legal battle that pits the state's desire to regulate education against the autonomy of yeshivas, privately-run Jewish religious schools. This contentious issue raises critical questions about the extent of state control over private and religious education and who
Virginia is undergoing a major overhaul of its system for evaluating educational performance. Under Governor Glenn Youngkin, the state seeks to address issues around the clarity of assessing school and student achievements. The Virginia Board of Education is in the midst of developing a strategy
The role of data governance and privacy in K–12 educational institutions cannot be understated in an era where digital information is pervasive. This article delves into the criticality of managing sensitive student information, such as academic records, health data, and attendance, securely while u
Legal Backdrop The Premise of the Lawsuit Seventeen states led by Tennessee have initiated a legal battle against the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), disputing new regulations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). These states assert that the EEOC's guidelines
