In Part 1, we took a look at the staff on our campuses that do not have a teaching credential. In Part 2, we’ll introduce you to the various folks outside our school classrooms that support us with pegagogy and practice. As with classified or non-credentialed staff, it’s important to understand the expertise these folks […]
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U.S. Department of Education Targets Maine Over Transgender Athlete Policy
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched a directed investigation into the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) following allegations that the state continues to allow transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports and denies female athletes access to female-only facilities. The investigation extends to Maine School Administrative District #51 (MSAD […]
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Legal Battle Over 504 Protections Continues as States Attempt to Clarify Intent
Disability advocates are raising alarms as a lawsuit brought by Texas and 16 other states challenges Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This key federal law protects people with disabilities from discrimination in education, health care, housing, and other areas. The legal action, Texas v. Becerra, has sparked widespread concern over its potential implications, including […]
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1890 Land Grant Program Put on Hold by Trump Adminstration
Updated: As of today, The USDA 1890s National Scholars Program application period has been reopened, and applications will be accepted through March 15th. Please check this page again for information about upcoming webinars. The Trump Administration has suspended the 1890 Land Grant program after a series of sweeping executive orders focused on eliminating race-based decisions […]
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U.S. Department of Education Ends Over $600 Million in Teacher Training Grants
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education announced the termination of more than $600 million in grants previously awarded to institutions and nonprofit organizations for teacher training programs. The catastrophic decision affects funding that supported initiatives to prepare future educators and education agencies with professional development and training on various educational frameworks and teaching strategies […]
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Teaching 102: Understanding School Personnel, A Teacher’s Guide
Schools rely on a multitude of people to fully function for each child. The same child who needs a bandage today needs a counselor tomorrow, requires a reading specialist next week, and could benefit from a table adjustment that requires a custodian the day after. Often teachers feel as though we wear multiple hats in […]
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Education Department Declares War on Race-Based Scholarships and Programs, Deems Them Illegal
In a sweeping move, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has declared race-based scholarships, cultural centers, and graduation ceremonies illegal, signaling a significant shift in federal policy. Over the weekend, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a letter prohibiting all race-conscious college programming and spending. The directive states that institutions failing […]
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Week in Review: What was happening in the World of Education
Oedipus Wrecked: A reflection on a champion teacher 1974. Ninth grade. The Agnes Irwin School, a private all-girls’ school outside of Philadelphia, where most of my female relatives had also gone to school. I was a lifer, which meant I came in kindergarten and grew up with many of the same girls, but in Ninth […]