Tools to Teach Executive Functioning
The pandemic was a doozy for all our students, but it was a double whammy for students who struggle with executive functioning. Not only did they miss out on a […]
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Districts Look to Provide Housing for Teachers
Districts are desperate to recruit and retain qualified, effective teachers. Given that paying all teachers what they’re actually worth isn’t likely to happen anytime soon, some districts are trying to
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TEA Offers Resources on Redesigned STAAR Exam
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is going to be redesigned, starting with the spring 2023 administration. Ahead of this, the Texas Education Agency has released new
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Department of Education Releases Back-to-School Resources
As students return to school, the Department of Education has released a webpage of resources to students, families and communities. The resource pages are designed to meet goals set by
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The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Systems Releases Data Linking Toolkit
The just-released Data Linking Toolkit created by the DaSy Center contains multiple sections that include downloadable tools to support Part C and Part B 619 program staff as they consider, prepare,
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The District Did Not Act with Deliberate Indifference Toward the Student’s Bullying Claims
Therese Menzia sued the Austin Independent School District, alleging that her daughter, Z.M.-D., was harassed by her peers on the basis of her race and national origin during sixth grade.
Appeals Court Considers Rights of University Student Accused of Sexual Abuse
The Fifth Circuit considered Title IX regulations aimed at protecting due process rights of a student accused of peer sexual harassment. The case arose out of an encounter between two
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The CDC Issues New Guidance on COVID-19
As the new school year is set to begin, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidance for minimizing the impact of COVID-19. According to the CDC, high
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Classrooms, Relationships, and the First Five Minutes of Class
We’ve been saying it for two and a half years, but it can’t be overstated—things are very hard in schools right now. Not to mention, education has never been exactly
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August Deadline for Special Education Operating Procedures
This article was first published on July 26, 2022, by Sylvia Wood of TASB. Time is running out for school districts to review, update, and upload their Special Education Operating
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