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Science of Reading Legislation Surges at State Level

By Jay Diskey, Diskey Public Affairs

Among the many types of education bills moving forward in statehouses this spring are a record number of proposals supporting the science of reading. To date, more than 80 science of reading bills have been introduced, which is more than twice the number of “SoR” measures introduced at the state level in 2022. The number…

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Future of Education Technology (FETC) 2023 Conference

by Kevin Schroeder, Director, Client Solutions

I just got back from our first conference of 2023, the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) ,which was January 23rd-26th in New Orleans. I was excited to attend this conference not only because of the networking opportunities and the chance to geek out in the exhibit hall with all of the new innovations that…

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Congress Boosts Funding for K-12 Programs

by Jay Diskey, Diskey Public Affairs, LLC

Over the past several years, the news regarding federal K-12 funding has usually focused on the substantial amounts of relief and stimulus monies Congress appropriated to education programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the annual allocations Congress has approved for K-12 programs authorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) have received less attention despite…

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National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) 2022 Conference

by Kevin Schroeder, Director of Client Solutions

Making my first visit to the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Conference and my first conference in the post COVID landscape was a great opportunity to meet with a wide variety of thought leaders, educators, and vendors unified in the effort of educating our youth in the humanities.  As a former Social Studies…

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2023 May Bring New Accessibility Regulations

by Jay A. Diskey, Diskey Public Affairs

Over the past two years, there have been a number of developments regarding school districts’ compliance with website accessibility laws. For example, since 2020 three states – Illinois, New Jersey, and Maryland – have passed laws mandating that districts comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). At the federal level, the U.S. Department of Education’s…

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The Funding Outlook For K-12 Education Is Bright For Now

By Jay A. Diskey, Diskey Public Affairs

As the end of the year approaches, Westchester Education Services is gathering market intelligence to assist its clients prepare for the challenges and opportunities 2023 will bring. I recently presented at the EdWeek Market Brief Summit, which is an excellent opportunity to collect information and learn about the latest trends impacting the school market. I…

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EdWeek Market Brief Summit – November 2022

by Christina DeYoung, Director of Client Solutions

We just returned from the EdWeek Market Brief Summit in Dallas which was on all counts remarkably rewarding. Remarkable, first and foremost, because it was in person. The “adjacent possible” that comes from chatting in the buffet line is not one that we take for granted post-Pandemic. Here are our key takeaways from the Summit:…

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A Complete Solution via Westchester’s Partner Network

by Kevin J. Gray, President and Chief Content Officer

Westchester Education Services is a market leader in creating engaging, inclusive content. Print and online curriculum providers rely on us for our subject matter expertise, for our understanding of pedagogical approaches, and for our years of experience developing highly effective educational materials. Because we work with so many players in the space (nearly 50 annually),…

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Adoption of New Math Programs in California May Be Delayed

By Jay A. Diskey of Diskey Public Affairs, Policy consultant to Westchester Education Services Extended debates over California’s draft guidelines for math instruction recently caused the state’s Board of Education to delay the approval of the guidelines until early next year or even later. The postponement could subsequently cause a delay in the adoption of…

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