The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has published guidance on how schools can manage the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).  The document focuses on ways to mitigate risk and ensure data security in the use of technology, how and when ...

Please see the attached memo regarding the requirements for waiver requests of the 1.0% cap on alternate assessments for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Requirements to Request a Waiver/Waiver Extension for the 2023-24 School Year from the 1.0...

October 27, 2021

U.S. Department of Education
Attn: Britt Jung
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Room 3W113
Washington, DC 20202

Dear Ms. Jung,

The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) appreciates the opportunity t...

Dear colleagues,

I want to share the email below and the information attached that was sent to chief state school officers on Friday, July 2.

Best,

Patrick Rooney, Director
School Support and Accountability

From: Hone...

Department will hold an Equity Summit Series starting this month

Today, building on the American Rescue Plan’s historic funding for schools as drivers of equity and opportunity, the Department of Education announced a series of actions ...

March 8, 2021

Dear colleagues,

Please see the information below that was shared with chief state school officers earlier this morning.

Best,

Patrick Rooney, Director
School Support and Accountability

From: Honeysett, Ada...

February 22, 2021

Dear colleagues,

Please see the letter below that was sent to all chief state school officers earlier this afternoon.

Best,

Patrick Rooney, Director
School Assesssment and Accountability

From: Honeysett, Adam...

Dear colleagues,

Happy new year! I am sharing the enclosed fact sheet that the Department released today regarding the waivers granted by USDA for the school meal programs and its impact on certain state-administered programs under the ...

With schools and businesses around the country closed, lawmakers too have headed back home to shelter in place.  While they had originally anticipated returning to Washington the week of April 20th, now lawmakers have given themselves until...

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