General counsel presented a new four-year policy-review cycle and first readings of seven student policies, including proposed changes to the district bullying policy (JICDE). Public commenters and some board members urged retaining language that ensures IEP/504 team consideration after bullying reports involving students with disabilities; general counsel said she will return refined language at the Jan. 27 second reading.

I share early descriptive insights from a new cross-national dataset I developed to examine trends in the institutional configuration of school systems, and how these relate to inequalities in learnin...

The committee approved a package of policy updates across sections 2000 and 7000, adopted clarifications to student privacy (2416), persistently dangerous schools (4410), site acquisition (7240), social media (7544) and public requests/appeals (9130), held the school‑visitor policy for further review, and forwarded a cameras‑in‑locker‑rooms item to the full Board without recommendation.

Published in Educational Review (Ahead of Print, 2025)

Community members urge Clark County Board of Education to honor House Bill 581's voter support.

Board directors vote yes on policy ACA following thorough community input and discussions.

Board members discuss appropriateness of explicit content in school library books.

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Bridget Phillipson’s call for a culture change in schools is long overdue, say readers I am delighted to hear Bridget Phillipson speak of the need for a culture change in schools (Phillipson to ask schools to end exam ‘tunnel vision’ and look to…

New policy allows certified therapy dogs in Abington schools with family opt-out option.

Oregon Department of Human Services develops licensure process for child residential programs.

Here are the bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. House SB 211, sponsored by Sen. Kirk Hatcher, D-Montgomery, requires local school superintendents or their designees to serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement for school bus safety incidents. The bill passed 94-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. SB 280, sponsored by […]

Council debates Aaron's bill for volunteer chaplains while approving 2526 school budget.

Senators recognize outstanding interns and bid farewell to education advocate Brenda Dickinson.

State board will implement rules for managing food allergies and anaphylaxis in schools

Board seeks to establish a government affairs committee to better address educational legislation impact.

Ohio board adopts actions to maintain benefits for superintendents and treasurers under new law.

Board members address potential legal ramifications of transgender athlete policy amendments in Washington.

Charter schools gain right of first refusal on school districts' real property sales.

The board unanimously approved multiple construction-related payments and updates to school policies.

Legislation requires schools to maintain ready-to-use glucagon for severe hypoglycemia emergencies