Judge Halts Obama Administration’s Transgender-Student Rules Nationwide

A Texas federal judge issued a nationwide order late Sunday, temporarily halting application of the Obama administration’s guidance on transgender students while a 13-state legal challenge on the issue, led by Texas, is decided.  The case is one of a number of legal challenges related to the May guidance, in which the U.S. Departments of…

Dominic Calabro: Remember to thank principals too during the first week back to school

For millions of parents and students this month around the Sunshine State, one of the most exciting parts of returning to school is meeting the teachers. And for good reason; teachers will spend 180 days helping students learn and grow as one of the primary influences, besides parents and family, in each child’s life. Read…

U.S. Education Department Releases Guidance on Education of Children with Disabilities Attending Public Virtual Schools

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) today issued guidance in the form of a Dear Colleague Letter to states to ensure students with disabilities attending public virtual schools are getting the special education and supports that they deserve and is their right. The guidance focuses on specific requirements…

*CALL TO ACTION* ESSA INPUT NEEDED

*CALL TO ACTION* Only 7 days remain for school board members to share input about ESSA with the Regional Advisory Committees at the U.S. Department of Education. CLICK HERE for information and a guide that outlines the input process. It is important to clearly identify yourself as a school board member. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD.