Posts by csowder@aesa.us
December 2024: AESA State Examiner
This month’s report for December 2024 examines Parents’ Bill of Rights legislation and related measures introduced in several states.
Read MoreAESA Joins Education Groups in Letter Supporting COPPA 2.0
AESA, through the Federal Education Privacy Coalition is co-chairs, joined 11 other national organizations in a letter expressing support for passing COPPA 2.0 before year’s end.
Read MoreSocial Security Administration Releases School Professionals & Survivors Benefits Toolkit
The Social Security Administration released a Dear Colleague Letter for the release of their School Professionals and Survivors Benefits Toolkits, designed to help increase awareness of their benefit programs.
Read MoreShare Your Story: Help Protect E-Rate
AESA and AASA are joining forces to collect stories and anecdotes about E-Rate usage in ESAs and schools nationwide. This effort is critical to supporting the amicus brief for the upcoming Supreme Court case on E-Rate.
Read MorePIPC Blog Cross Post: A Privacy Bill Masquerading as a Holiday Gift?
As you may recall–the Senate passed the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) in July, incorporating two major student and child privacy bills–the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teen’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). The House Energy & Commerce Committee passed different versions of KOSA and COPPA 2.0 in September, leaving questions about how these bills would proceed.
Read MoreEliminating E-Rate – What’s In Store in 2025?
As we head into the new year, new Congress and new administration, we are also bracing for a significant case impacting education that will be before the Supreme Court in its 2025 term. And its all about E-Rate.
Read MoreNovember 2024: AESA State Examiner
This month’s report for November 2024 will take a close look at November General Election results at the state-level and examine the implications for K-12 education.
Read MoreU.S. District Court Overturns Overtime Rule
On November 14, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a new resource, Frequently Asked Privacy-Related Questions About Filing a Complaint with OCR.
Read MoreEnhancing Rural Education: Insights from a Transformative Professional Development Program for Secondary Social Studies Teachers
Each year, 35 secondary social studies teachers from Appalachian Ohio join a summer professional development program, traveling through Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. This immersive experience promotes reflection, professional growth, and enriched teaching by exposing educators to diverse contexts and expert guidance. The program addresses rural challenges like limited travel opportunities while enhancing content knowledge, teaching effectiveness, and student engagement.
Read MoreUSED Resource: Frequently Asked Privacy-Related Questions About Filing a Complaint with OCR
On November 14, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a new resource, Frequently Asked Privacy-Related Questions About Filing a Complaint with OCR.
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