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Education-Related Executive Actions from President Trump’s First Week in Office
Weston Stephens
By Weston Stephens

Education-Related Executive Actions from President Trump’s First Week in Office

On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order ordering the U.S. Department of Education to rescind guidance issued under President Biden. The prior administration published this guidance to prevent discrimination against students and staff on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The rescinded guidance documents included: 2024 Title […]

State Board of Education Publishes Guidance on School District Cellphone and Personal Technology Policies
Weston Stephens
By Weston Stephens

State Board of Education Publishes Guidance on School District Cellphone and Personal Technology Policies

Connecticut school districts interested in addressing the impact of personal technology use and social media on students in the classroom now have a decision-making framework provided by the State Department of Education. On August 21, 2024, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted its Position Statement and Policy Guidance for Personal Technology Use in Connecticut […]