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Today, we are turning our attention to California, where several bills sit on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk that could significantly improve the education of English Learners (ELs) – from early childhood through higher education. Newsom has until October 14th to sign or veto these bills sent by the state legislature on September 14th. For the […]

Los republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes en el Comité de Asignaciones presentaron un importante proyecto de ley de gasto interno, que recortaría el gasto en educación en un 28% y, en su opinión, “controla la burocracia derrochadora y mejora la supervisión y la rendición de cuentas”. Aquí hay algunos de los detalles. Dentro de […]

As the familiar hum of school buses fills the air, the excitement of a new academic year kicks in. Students return to their classrooms with fresh sneakers and bookbags, teachers are putting the finishing touches on their classroom decor, and parents snap first-day-of-school photos. However, for the technology leaders, it’s about more than issuing devices […]

El viernes, 30 de junio, la Corte Suprema terminó su sesión con sus últimos casos. Dos de los casos abordaron desafíos al plan de alivio de la deuda de préstamos estudiantiles del presidente Biden. El primer caso involucró a dos personas que demandaron porque sus préstamos no calificaban para la condonación de préstamos. El alto […]

House Republicans on the Appropriations Committee advanced a major domestic spending bill, which would cut education spending by 28% and, in their view, “Reins in wasteful bureaucracy and enhances oversight and accountability.” Let’s dive into some of the details. Within this 28% overall cut to the Department of Education is an 80% cut to Title […]

Are you looking to revitalize your teaching approach and inspire your students to learn with enthusiasm and passion? Look no further! We have three fantastic ways to jump-start your school year with engaging digital lessons using The Achievery platform. By leveraging its interactive content calendar, attending an exciting webinar, and becoming an Achievery Ambassador, you […]

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed $200 million to strengthen cybersecurity and protect school networks. Funding would be available over three years through a pilot program within the Universal Service Fund, but separate from the E-rate program, which currently funds internet connections within schools and libraries. This new investment would help school districts address […]

On Friday, June 30th, the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ended their session with their last cases. Two of the cases addressed challenges to President Biden’s student loan debt relief plan.  The first case involved two individuals that sued because their loans did not qualify for loan forgiveness. The high court dismissed this case because it “lacked […]

On Thursday, June 29th, the Supreme Court issued an opinion ruling that the race conscious affirmative action policies used by Harvard and the University of North Carolina were unconstitutional.  While these cases were focused on these two university’s specific policies, the ruling will have far reaching consequences for every college and university across the country […]