Archive for May 2024
May 2024: AESA State Examiner
The AESA State Examiner is a “look back” at the most recent month’s legislative activities. The May 2024 edition includes a review of state-level legislative issue monitoring; state-level budgets and finance; statehouse news; national reports; and advocacy tips. The May 2024 edition examines college and career readiness including apprenticeships, career technical education, dual enrollment, and related policies.
Read MoreFAFSA Fast Flash Update from USED
In addition to submission data, here are key updates about FAFSA. First, here are new resources for students and families: Student-facing and parent-facing signs (for printing and web) with a QR code that leads directly to the FAFSA form An editable version of the sign so you can input local information, links, or organizations…
Read MoreSticking Around: A Mixed Methods Investigation into the Factors Influencing Teacher Commitment and Persistence in the Classroom
Back to Blog May 15, 2024 By Kay Shurtleff Lack of respect, high stress, long hours, low pay, high stakes tests. These are all reasons teachers give for leaving the classroom and sometimes even the profession. With so many districts operating with unfilled positions, the teacher shortage is an issue that demands attention. Rather than…
Read MoreGuest Post: Comparing Requirements for Schools Under E-Rate & KOSMA
Back to Blog This article is cross-posted from the Public Interest Privacy Center. The Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA), introduced on May 1, is a bipartisan bill that combines Senator Schatz’s Protecting Kids on Social Media Act and Senator Cruz’s Eyes on the Board Act. According to the press release, KOSMA aims to: “Prohibit…
Read MoreApril 2024 Federal Advocacy Update
Back to Blog April was a Federal Regulatory Frenzy! During seven days in April, three different federal agencies introduced three separate regulations with major implications for ESA and school district leaders. The timing was not a coincidence. The Biden Administration was rushing to get these regulations finalized before the Congressional Review Act deadline. This deadline…
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