Collective bargaining is a process through which the union and employer exchange proposals, share ideas, mutually solve problems, and reach a written agreement. Most times, bargaining occurs when an existing contract is going to expire. But …

Oct 4, 2024 · Project 2025 is a sweeping policy document for a second Trump administration. Among its recommendations? An end to the federal government’s student loan programs, including Parent Plus loans, income-based repayment programs, …

Apr 13, 2017 · In the current climate of polarized debate about best school practices and policies, it is refreshing to learn that there are some ideas that are supported by research and an emerging bipartisan consensus.. An increasing body of evidence is showing how later school start times are making a difference in students' lives, including improved …

What are the differences between a 504 Plan and an IEP? Even for experienced educators, it can sometimes be confusing to determine if a student might qualify for services that are provided through a Section 504 Plan (504 Plan) or an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Both …

Jul 1, 2023 · Do all my 120 monthly payments need to be made on time to get credit towards PSLF? Not anymore! To reach Public Service Loan Forgiveness, you must make 120 eligible payments – under the original regulations this meant 120 payments made on-time, under an approved income-driven repayment program, while employed at a qualifying public employer.

Oct 4, 2024 · A recent analysis by the Center for American Progress found that removing Title I funding would also worsen existing teacher shortages by wiping out up to 6 percent the workforce, concentrated in low-income communities. “Removing Title I funding would mean losing thousands of teachers and ultimately limiting children’s access to …

May 20, 2024 · Twenty-three states either still allow, or haven't officially banned, corporal punishment to discipline children in public schools. Black students are four times more likely than white students to experience this type of punishment.

On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), H.R. 82, into law. This monumental victory will ensure that millions of educators and other public servants receive the full Social Security benefits they deserve by repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which unfairly reduced the Social Security ...

Apr 18, 2024 · NEA's 2024 review quantifies teacher salary, education support professional pay, and student spending in every state.

PBIS is a prevention framework that Pworks for all students ositive Behavioral Interventions and Sup - ports (PBIS) is a general term that refers to positive behavioral interventions and sys -