Policy & Regulation: Page 101
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Washington state sets graduation bar on exams below 'college-ready'
The state’s board of education voted Wednesday on the required score for graduation on its new Smarter Balanced exams.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015 -
As budget deadline looms, what Congress has slotted for schools
Once again, lawmakers have just one month left before they must approve a budget or shut down the government. How will education fare?
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015 -
Wisconsin districts won't be impacted by virtual charter performance
As part of a budget deal, Gov. Scott Walker cut districts with low-performing virtual schools a break from state accountability.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015 -
10 years after Katrina, no consensus on New Orleans schools overhaul
Opinions on how the city’s massive education overhaul is faring are divided sharply on everything from student performance to district function.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015 -
School WiFi hotspots help close broadband gap
One district in St. Louis is offering portable wireless hotspot devices to help provide Internet access for all students outside of school hours.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015 -
Los Angeles schools food chief steps down after investigation
In the second major scandal to hit L.A. schools recently, an audit accused food services of waste, ethical breaches, and shady financial dealings.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015 -
NYC poised to approve $30M ed deal with Amazon
The deal would cover the development of an online marketplace for digital classroom tools and resources.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015 -
ACLU video depicts officer handcuffing third grader
The case is the latest in a series of controversies around how schools discipline students, especially minorities and those with disabilities.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015 -
Coding courses provide entry point for girls in tech
Between summer bootcamps and additional computer science courses, Florida educators are looking to get more young women into tech careers.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015 -
NY district's solar move could cut energy costs in half
Warwick School District in upstate New York invested $4.7 million in the project, which is expected to be completed next year.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015 -
Partisan divides remain biggest hurdle for NCLB rewrite
Conferencing between the Senate and House is underway, but it’s not clear if there’s enough political will to clear remaining hurdles.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015 -
McGraw-Hill's departure from high-stakes testing signals market shifts
Earlier this summer, the company announced it would end its work on high-stakes end-of-year testing to focus on classroom resources.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 3, 2015 -
High housing prices drive out Silicon Valley teachers
A complex set of factors is pushing teachers out of the nation’s biggest tech hub.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Weeks before school begins, Kansas struggles to hire enough teachers
The state has been embroiled in education controversies over the past several years, including several regarding pay and tenure.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Educators crossing fingers on NCLB rewrite
A bill that could end the most punishing aspects of the Bush-era ed law is making its way through Congress as educators watch anxiously.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 3, 2015 -
College Board releases new AP US History guidelines
Controversy arose last year following an update that emphasized minority and womens’ history, which the new guidelines are intended to address.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Blackboard, innovation, and PARCC: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Catch up on shrinking school and student numbers in higher ed, Blackboard's potential sale, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2015 -
DC studies a move toward competency-based graduation requirements
The district currently uses a system based on seat time rather than what students know.
By Kate Schimel • July 31, 2015 -
What happens when state schools chiefs return to district jobs?
The increasing profile and stress of state ed leadership roles is seeing some former chiefs return to districts to work more directly with educators.
By Kate Schimel • July 31, 2015 -
Ohio state auditor won't investigate charter data omissions
Earlier this month, a top education official was forced to step down after withholding statistics on the poor performance of some of the state's charter schools.
By Kate Schimel • July 31, 2015 -
Congress kicks off NCLB rewrite negotiations
A bipartisan group of legislators are tasked with designing a compromise between the Senate's bipartisan bill and a House rewrite passed along party lines.
By Kate Schimel • July 31, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How one Wisconsin district took a QA approach to innovation
Pewaukee Superintendent JoAnn Sternke has made quality control a key part of her district’s approach.
By Kate Schimel • July 30, 2015 -
Black, white students face differing consequences for same infractions
A new study found that white students are more likely to be pushed into special education services or given treatment, rather than being suspended or expelled.
By Kate Schimel • July 30, 2015 -
Pennsylvania law punishes cyberbullies
People who use digital tools to bully children could face fines and possible jail time.
By Kate Schimel • July 30, 2015 -
Washington state to court: Lift sanctions over underfunded schools
In arguments filed Monday, state officials requested that a contempt of court decision over the state's slow progress on school funding be lifted.
By Kate Schimel • July 29, 2015
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