Aug 05, 2024
The Senate passed two bills this week aimed at expanding privacy protections for children and teenagers online.  The bills, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act, were both passed with b...
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Jul 22, 2024
Dear Chief State School Officer:   The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) and the Student Engagement and Attendance Center (SEAC) are pleased to invite you to join State Supports for Student, Family, and Community Engagem...
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Jul 01, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently issued new resources outlining the rights of students with sickle cell disease, epilepsy, and cancer.  The resources provide information for stakeholders and schools ...
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Jun 24, 2024
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report this week that includes an analysis of how States and school districts identify English learners, including those with disabilities, for language services.    Districts are requir...
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Jun 04, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is pleased to announce the release of a webinar setting out ways to increase accessibility in school facilities for individuals with disabilities, including students, family m...
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Jun 03, 2024
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the 2024 Compliance Supplement this week – the tool that auditors are required to use when evaluating federally funded programs.   The U.S. Department of Education section of the 2024 Co...
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May 28, 2024
Are you passionate about improving the academic achievement of disadvantaged students? Are you a local educational agency level (LEA) administrator of ESEA programs? If so, we have exciting news for you! The National Association of ESEA...
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May 20, 2024
The White House released a fact sheet following a summit this week highlighting ways for State and local leaders to reduce chronic absenteeism.  The fact sheet highlights action the U.S. Department of Education has already taken, as well as...
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