Wyoming Department of Education’s Post

Wondering how to manage unspent local education agency (LEA) IDEA Part B Funds? This new practice guide is designed for state fiscal staff to learn when and how funds may be reallocated to other LEAs and when the state may keep them for state-level activities: https://bit.ly/3WnParA #ResourceAllocation #Education

Yesterday, the Education (Scotland) Bill passed stage 1 in parliament, with MSPs agreeing the general principles of the bill. Children in Scotland is committed to working alongside children, young people and other key partners as the education reform process continues. After extensive consultation with children and young people across numerous reviews, it is vital to ensure their vision for the Scottish education system is central to this work. Read more on Changing our World’s views on education and learning here: https://bit.ly/3BrzFqd

Utterly baffled how the Welsh Government justify spending £1.4m on evaluating the curriculum when they're making such huge cuts to SEND funding in schools. https://lnkd.in/ebRVdNeb

Ontario's Education Minister Jill Dunlop held a conference call with Ontario's 72 school boards over "inappropriate" spending on extravagant trips. She advocated for a strategic approach among school boards aimed at systematically improving the educational environment to elevate the quality of student's learning experiences, emphasizing supporting teachers and ensuring adequate classroom resources are managed properly. Dunlop stated, “There is no room for unnecessary expenses,” highlighting the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency in managing school board finances. The ministry will monitor discretionary expenses as part of ongoing financial disclosures. #Education #FiscalResponsibility #OntarioSchools https://lnkd.in/e5vDZrkt

This is really good to see - particularly the review of selective transfer at 14. Well done to Sir Mark Boleat for his well considered and evidenced Policy Centre research paper that has clearly helped Scrutiny with its conclusions and recommendations. #education #policy #progress

Interested in the education sector? I made some comments on the proposed amendments to the Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act in an article titled 'The Compulsory, Universal Free Basic Education Act and Proposed Amendments: A Merry Go Round or The Way Forward' Check it out here #education #educationlaw #nigerianeducation #edlaw #sdg4 #sdg4qualityeducation #educator #edulaw #educationlawassociation #educationlawsociety #nigerianeducationlaw #basiceducation #ube #theteacherlawyer Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)

https://lnkd.in/eTttC2e6 "The government - through frameworks such as Ofsted - should reward schools that promote inclusive environments that emphasise relational approaches, helping pupils feel connected, valued and safe."

On January 8, 2001, President George W. Bush signed into law one of the most significant pieces of education legislation in recent American history. The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) was a bipartisan effort aimed at closing the achievement gaps in public schools across the United States. This landmark legislation reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including Title I, the government's flagship aid program for disadvantaged students. NCLB introduced several key components designed to increase accountability in education, including mandatory annual testing, academic progress monitoring, teacher qualifications, and funding linked to compliance with the law. Despite its ambitious goals, NCLB has faced criticism over its emphasis on standardized testing and its impact on teaching practices. Nonetheless, it represented a pivotal moment in the national discourse on education, setting the stage for ongoing debates about the best ways to ensure all students have access to a quality education. #GeorgeWBush #NoChildLeftBehind #EducationReform #BipartisanEffort #AchievementGaps #AccountabilityInEducation #StandardizedTestingDebate #MilestonesInHistory #EducationHistory

UK Government Abolishes One-Word Ofsted Judgments The UK government has taken a significant step towards reforming the educational landscape by scrapping the one-word Ofsted judgments for state schools. This change marks a shift from simplistic evaluations to a more comprehensive assessment system, aiming to provide a clearer picture of school performance. The reform has been driven by the need to address the shortcomings of the previous system, which often placed undue pressure on educators and failed to capture the complexities of school environments. https://zurl.co/HLVR #OfstedReform #UKEducation #SchoolAssessments #EducationPolicy #TeachingAndLearning #SchoolImprovement #EducationReform #EducationNews #UKGovernment #EducationPolicy #UK